Other stories by Sola Ayeni-Biu

  • Top 10 House Plans of 2008

    Space- and cost-efficiency emerge as common aspect among best-selling plans.

  • 2007 Builder's Choice Winner: 1748 N. Winchester

    To counteract the dark-alley-kitchen syndrome commonly seen in Chicago row houses, architect Mark Peters used translucent laminated glass walls to bring natural light inside and to create the illusion of spaciousness.

  • 2007 Builder's Choice Winner: Decohouse, Lake Butler Sound

    Simplicity was the imperative in designing the railing for this 8,818-square-foot art deco home, according to architect Mark Nasrallah. The rail's clean, curvilinear motif perfectly complements the bold, geometric elevation of the Floridian house.