Journal:

January, 2018

A Writer’s Home & Studio

Located in the town of Jackson, WY, this Scandinavian-inspired home is a modern take on a traditional barn form. The dark metal and charred wood contrast with the bleached white cedar. The gabled form directs views towards the backyard while providing privacy from nearby neighbors.

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January, 2018

Valley View Residence

Located in Jackson, WY, this existing home is situated on a butte with views of the Tetons and valley below. The existing home was added on to and renovated to create a modern mountain retreat. New cedar siding, modern blackened steel elements, and large expanses of glass all give this home a fresh modern feel.

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December, 2017

Flat Creek Residence

Located in Jackson, WY, this new single family modern farmhouse residence is located along Flat Creek, nestled below East Gros Ventre Butte. Several dark cedar gable masses surround an outdoor terrace that has views of the creek and Snow King beyond.

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September, 2017

Corporate Headquarters

Northworks designed this approximately 10,000 SF new office facility in central Illinois.  The design features an open office space with ample natural lighting generated from large windows along the north facade.  A second floor exterior balcony creates a covered seating area for daily employee use at the ground level and the underside is clad in […]

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September, 2017

Ravine Drive Residence

Overlooking a densely wooded ravine, this home occupies the high-ground of this 3 acre site. Modern steel windows coupled with crisp limestone detailing bring an urban sensibility to a country estate that features a private tennis court and spacious pool house. The interior living space is organized around a gracious dining room with dramatic views […]

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September, 2017

Deere Park Residence

Situated on a bluff above Lake Michigan, this Deere Park residence enjoys spectacular views of the water. The entry sequence is designed to reveal the home’s interior gradually, but directly. This procession draws the visitor from the west side of the house, with its highly-structured garden and sheltered front door, to the east side, with […]

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September, 2017

Sequoia Court

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September, 2017

Burlington Farm

Located on a large farm in southern Wisconsin, this family retreat focuses on the creation of large entertainment spaces for family gatherings. The main volume of the house is comprised of one space, combining the kitchen, dining, living area and custom bar.  All spaces can be enjoyed within a new custom timber frame, reminiscent of […]

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September, 2017

Desert Retreat

This retreat in the California desert, northeast of Palm Springs, CA, provides the clients a peaceful sanctuary from their urban lifestyle. The concrete and glass home maximizes views of the nearby mountains while screening the harsh desert conditions of sun and wind. The home is powered off the grid, using a solar photo voltaic array […]

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September, 2017

North Shore Modern

Located on the bluff above Lake Michigan, this new modern residence presents a front façade of privacy, while opening each living space to a series of landscaped terraces overlooking the water.  Large expanses of sliding glass bring the outside in, and an open cabana offers a destination to gather at the edge of the property.  […]

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