“The original layout had a big idea, but there hadn’t been a follow through. Our idea was to express the connection to the landscape.”—Jim Rill

“This is a home that now relates to the land.”—Team at Rill Architects  

“A nice big warm wood burning fire has good ambiance to it and is much more attractive than a gas fireplace.”—Jim Rill

“The owners wanted a refined look, but they didn’t want it overstated. It needed to be elegant, yet casual.”—Jim Rill

“Create unique storage space for better flow and functionality”—Richard Rossi

“The inspiration is from the American summer home from the turn of the century.” — Jim Rill

“Budgets also effect the creativity of the architect’s design, often in a positive way. There’s strong creativity in working within a budget” —Jim Rill

“The goal was to renovate it to make it look like it has been in the neighborhood forever” — The Homeowner

“The whole idea came about from the owners’ desire to experience nature from within the house” — Jim Rill

“The current trends are to give this area of the home plenty of daylight and views, as well as to implement fun designs ideas.” — Jim Rill

“A wrap around porch on the back, the screened in porch on the front and the slated walkways help create a seamless and seemingly organic flow from the indoor to the outdoors spaces.”—Jim Rill

“…created something unique that demonstrates how beauty and green building can go hand in hand” —Jim Rill

“It’s just wonderful to know people’s personalities and see them come to fruition in these homes” —Jim Rill

“The half-walls on the porch, unlike open railings, are a signature of Frank Lloyd Wright designs that are prevalent in Oak Park.”—DCDesign