This single-family home situated on the edge of the Rock River offers a breath-taking view of the water as it seems to curve around the home. The natural elements in the wood and stone of the home connect it to the expanse of nature around it, and the abundance of natural lighting make the home feel open and bright.
Photos courtesy of Bruns Architecture (https://www.brunsarchitecture.com/)
Perched above Egg Harbor, a renowned vacation destination within Wisconsin’s popular Door County Peninsula, stands the award-winning Egg Harbor Lodge II. The contemporary style complements the aesthetic of the 2018 Egg Harbor project while offering larger three-bedroom units for bigger families and travel parties. Each unit contains a cozy living room, dining room and kitchen area, and sleeping arrangements to accommodate up to 8 guests per unit. The units each have expansive glass doors that open onto private backyard patios, offering comfortable outdoor sanctuaries to enjoy the historic charm of this Wisconsin setting in modern-day comfort.
2023 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2023 Design Award, Metal Architecture
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This project occupies an oddly shaped, steeply sloped lot close to downtown Madison. The home is comprised of three “boxes” that sit atop a concrete podium - the largest of which ends in a cantilever over the edge of this podium to draw attention to the steep slope of the lot.
2022 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2024 Gold Award, Home+Design Awards
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
Sitting on a lot that lies between a dense residential district to the south and an industrial district to the north, this four-unit apartment building takes cues from both to create a unique transitional point between the two distinct styles of building design. The four 2-3 bedroom apartment units share a rooftop terrace on the third floor overlooking the cityscape to the east, as well as a bike/scooter parking area on the first level of the building facing the street.
2022 Merit Award for “Interesting small lot, transient oriented infill protype", AIA Wisconsin
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This beautiful single story residence in Elm Grove makes use of alcoves in the exterior façade of the building to create little pockets of natural landscape - fueling a seamless transition from the the foliage outside to the modern space within.
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This private residence sits on a long, narrow lot in Milwaukee’s Lower East side. The 3-level design makes full use of the small infill space with a full Master Suite, 3 other bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and dining area, a garage, a terrace, and a small balcony that offers a view of the Milwaukee River. The street facing side of the building uses slats to provide privacy to residents and control the amount of light entering the building, while also giving the front of the building an contemporary façade that stands out from the antiquated homes it sits between.
2022 Merit Award for “Wonderful residential environment in a tight infill site", AIA Wisconsin
2023 Design Award, RD Architecture
2023 Gold Award, Home+Design Awards
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This 5-story, 75,000 square foot condominium complex consists of 2 five story towers overlooking the beautiful Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc, WI. The towers are connected by a below grade parking lot, and offer uninterrupted views of the lake. The complex is mere steps away from numerous shops and restaurants, and has pier access just across the back lawn.
This multi-family development inspires the local area with a creative splash of color!
2018 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2018 American Architecture Award, Chicago Atheneum
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This multi-family residential complex in the heart of Sacramento provides awesome architecture with low-cost construction practices including conventional wood framing to achieve architectural aesthetics including various cantilevered window elements.
2019 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
This private residence is nestled in a wooded site along the shores of Lake Michigan. Combining engineered wood construction with concrete and masonry veneer was the challenge in supporting the floating observatory with spectacular views over the surrounding landscape.
2017 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2017 American Architecture Award, Chicago Atheneum
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
Flex House is located in the heart of Midtown, mere steps away from some of the best food, drinks, and activities that Sacramento has to offer. This two unit building features a private gated entrance, onsite laundry, and a poolside patio. The large windows facing the pool area allow for natural lighting throughout the building creating a true urban oasis!
2023 Housing Design Award, AIA (American Institute of Architects)
2021 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2021 Design Award, RD Architecture
2021 Design Award, Metal Architecture
2022 Record Houses Award
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
Located near the rocky terrain known as “Kettle Moraine” this 3,000 square foot home uses conventional wood framing to build a linear-styled home. The presence of thin columns on the rear terrace and the huge expanses of glass provided a fun challenge in designing the lateral structural systems, but the result gives anyone sitting inside a beautiful view of the surrounding natural landscape.
2021 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2021 Design Award, RD Architecture
2021 American Architecture Award, Chicago Atheneum
Photos courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
The Arboretum House is located near the University of Wisconsin Arboretum in Madison, Wisconsin nestled among the existing wooded site. Features of this private residence include large glazed exposures of the surrounding site, cantilevered floors, a large 2-story stone fireplace and an entry canopy seemingly defying the laws of gravity.
Photos courtesy of Bruns Architecture (https://www.brunsarchitecture.com/)
The Linear Cabin is a 1,450 square foot private getaway that features a minimalist concept located in the heart of northern Wisconsin. Exposed wood structure and cladding with concealed connections are important aspects to this unique retreat.
2017 American Architecture Award, Chicago Athanaeum
2016 Honor Award, AIA Wisconsin
2016 Merit Award, Wood Design & Building
Photos & renderings courtesy of Johnsen Schmaling Architects (https://www.johnsenschmaling.com/)
With an exterior screened porch and large second floor deck this 5,400 square foot, 2-story single family home offers breath-taking views of Elkhart Lake. The home features a cantilevered entry and rear porch roof as well as a “floating” staircase from the first to the second floor.
Photos courtesy of:
Ryan Hainey, Ryan Hainey Photography (https://www.ryanhainey.com/)
Deep River Partners, Architecture and Interior Design (https://deep-river.com/)
