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Single-Family Homes
over 5,000 square feet
Morgante Wilson Architects LTD, Evanston, IL, page 461
W
e have always drawn parallels between architecture and language. To fully
comprehend a language, you must understand the rules, and once you've
mastered the rules—or become fluent—you can let the creativity flow. In that sense, we
see our homes as poetry, carefully crafted to suit the homeowners.
Each single-family home is a built interpretation of the homeowner's lifestyle, the site
dynamics, the necessary solutions, and sustainable ideals. The most successful home,
however, will be the one that was designed by a team who intently listened to the
clients and engaged them in the process. We balance design work, construction, and
renovation, and keep the homeowners involved at every step. It's a critical aspect of our
success as a firm and what makes dream homes into a reality.
In order to arrive at the perfect home, we let go of any preconceived style or look that
we want to achieve. Everything must suit the homeowner, so we are flexible with our
aesthetic. You'll see everything f rom modern to traditional in our portfolio, with a wide
array of architectural elements and details.
As you enjoy the Single-Family Homes chapter and take in each space—if you pay
close attention—you'll be able to glean information about the homeowners: what their
priorities are, where they enjoy spending time, what aesthetics they value. Every design
has a story to tell.
Fred Wilson & Elissa Morgante
Morgante Wilson Architects LTD
Evanston, IL
see page 461
