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ERIN DRU CHAPMAN Featured Work June 2011
Framing the Fox, Masters ThesisIllustrates research, problem
solving, and graphic representation
AMOA Laguna Gloria Gatehouse and StudiosIllustrates management
of a historic structure for adaptive reuse and documentation
skills
St. Andrews Episcopal School, Nazro HallIllustrates
collaboration with designers and engineers as well as start to
finish design experience
W.S.E.L. Renovation + AdditionIllustrates sustainable design,
integration of environmental systems, and graphic
representation
Mortuary StudioIllustrates a comprehensive design approach from
macro to micro scale
Preservation StudiesIllustrates research, documentation, and
survey skills
Milwaukee Makeover ProjectIllustrates project management,
organizational skills, and community stewardship
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Framing the Fox Site: Outagamie and Brown Counties, WI Graduate
Thesis Spring 2010
Little Kaukauna: rehabilitated mill
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Little Chute
Kaukauna
Little Kaukauna
Despite recent heightened interest and the National Register
Listing, the nine Lower Fox lock tender structures (ranging in age
from turn of the century to the 1930s) are still in jeopardy. (They
are mothballed, viewed as eyesores, and under appreciated or
forgotten by the surrounding communities.) It is arguable that a
recreational waterway can survive without such structures.
THIS THESIS IS A COUNTER STATEMENT TO THAT ARGUMENT.
This thesis proposes a master plan for the Lower Fox as well as
focuses on three lock tender site interventions: one suburban, one
urban, and one rural. I assert optimistically that, though the
history of the Lower Fox River is compelling, its livelihood has
not yet peaked (therefore we are not discussing a renaissance but a
period of projected prosperity).
The rehabilitation of houses, sites, and structures is not
proposed for preservation itself. These structures and sites create
a memorable, unique experience. They knit the waterway together as
a linear sequential experience (by way of their repetition and
uniform, idyllic appearance) for what would otherwise be a varied
episodic trip. They also knit the waterway to the communities and
vice-versa, acting as gatekeepers.
I assert that a successful (and lets not forget a regionally
profitable) recreational waterway depends not only on the physical
survival of these structures and nine sites, but on their
development and integrated use for the waterway.-Thesis book
excerpt The following four pages showcases the suburban
intervention at Little Chute, Wisconsin.
Little Chute: pedestrian drawbridge with residence and boat/bike
exchange beyond
Kaukauna: rehabilitated lock tender residence and stable
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EXISTING CONDITIONS KEYA. CIRCULATION:A1 monroe st.A2 mill st.A3
river st.A4 access roadA5 doyle park parking lotA6 sanitorium
roadA7 access road
B. CONTRIBUTING RESOURCES:B1 dam, b. 1933B2 guard lock, b.
1885B3 guard lock shelter, b. ?B4 canal bridge, b. 1928B5 lock
tender residence, b. 1909B6 lock 2, b. 1880B7 lock 2 waste weir, b.
1880B8 canal, b. 1853-1856B9 dam, b. ?B10 combined locks,
b.1874-1877B11 lock shelter, b. circa 1917B12 combined locks waste
weir, b. 1874-1877B13 lock tender residence, b. 1910
C. NON-CONTRIBUTING RESOURC-ES:(built after the period of
significance)C1 garage, b. 1981C2 storage building, b. 1981C3 lock
shelter, b. 1967C4 sanitary building, b. 1976C5 storage building,
b. 1980?C6 garage, b. 1977
D. VIEWS & VISTASD1 unobstructed river viewD2 unobstructed
river viewD3 unobstructed river viewD4 unobstructed canal viewD5
unobstructed river view
E. LAND USEE1 public parkE2 mixed useE3 residentialE4 waterway
resource/infrastructureE5 industry
information provided by HAER surveys
B5 guard lock/ lock 2 residence, b. 1909. HAER photo
B10 combined locks, b. 1874-77. HAER photo
B8 combined locks lock shelter, b. 1917. HAER photo
B3 & B4 guard lock shelter & ca-nal bridge, b. ? &
1928
B13 combined locks residence, b. 1910. HAER photo
SITE PHOTOS
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B1
D1B3B2
B4D4
A3
A1 E2
E2
A2B5E4
C1C2
A4
E1IslandPark
DoylePark
D2
E3
E3
E3
E3
E5
E5
E3
E3
E1
E4
E3
E4C3 C4
B6B7
D3
B8
B9
A5E1
B11B13B10
D5
A6
C5 C6
HeesakkerPark
LITTLE CHUTE EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN
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Doyle Parkparking & overflow parking for connected
parksystem
path connectionto Doyle Park
small craftboat mooring,docking, &constructedwetland
raised pedestrianbridge over inlet
restoredcanal bridge
constructedwetland
inset A
Doyle Park
Island Park
continuousraisedpedestrian &bike path
continuous IslandPark pedestrianpath
constructed wetland
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LITTLE CHUTEMASTER PLAN
raised pedestrian bridge over boat mooring raised pedestrian
bridge along canal
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parking &waterway shuttledrop-off/pick-up
inset B
avian habitat
outdoorclassroom
constructed wetland
constructed wetland
path connectionto Heesakker Park
new small craft docking
LITTLE CHUTE SITE PHILOSOPHY Theoretical: It is proper to
explore at this site Little Chutes cultural heritage as a community
established by Dutch immigrants. The designs of the canal-side
path, bridge over the mooring entrance, and draw-bridge draw subtle
references to vernacular Dutch designs & canal-scapes as well
as Americas Dutch Colonial designs (as seen at the lock tender
resi-dence).
Practical: This site is also an opportunity for out-of-town
tourists to learn about the regions Dutch-American heritage as well
as the revitalized water-ways conservation efforts (such as the
constructed wetlands, avian habitat, and outdoor classroom). The
new raised pedestrian canal-side path provides a much needed
inter-park connection between Island Park, Doyle Park, and
Heesakker Park.
pedestrian drawbridge
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AMOA-Laguna Gloria Gatehouse & Studios Built: Austin STG,
design team 2006-2007
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AMOA-Laguna Gloria Gatehouse & Studios Built: Austin STG,
design team 2006-2007
The Austin Museum of Art-Art School expansion consisted of a
renovation of its historic 1916 gatehouse into a gallery/cafe space
and a new two room studio in place of an existing warehouse.
Given only renderings, I drafted all documents for the Texas
Historic Landmark Commission approval for gatehouse renovation
within a designated historic zone.
Once used as a residence, garage, and informal gallery space and
consisting of two additions (including uncoursed limestone rubble),
the buildings renovation shepherds a new program for the school
while still honoring the past with a photographic memorial wall in
the cafe space.
Gatehouse: photographs
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The new studio is comprised of a pottery space and a painting
space. The clerestory windows provide natural ambient light
befitting a painting space, and consultant coordination ensured
proper installed artificial light for evening classes.
As I drafted all studio documents, I learned the methodology of
wood-framed construction and how to integrate prefabricated
materials into a design for cost-effectiveness. Exposed laminated
veneer lumber provides a warmth to the desired bare-bones
aesthetic.
Studios: photographs of exterior, interior (painting), and
building section
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St. Andrews Episcopal School, Nazro Hall Built: Austin STG,
design team 2006-2007
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Working directly under the project manager from schematic design
through construction, I researched and developed the spaces,
building facades, and building envelope of this middle school
gymnasium as well as coordinated all gymnasium and kitchen
equipment. Nazro Hall connects to an older gymnasium along its
western edge via a covered walkway and an interior entrance.
Structural integrity is emphasized with a series of bowstring
trusses that define the gyms interior. Natural light converses with
color adding playfulness to the space.
I was the go-to contact for all engineering consultants and the
general contractor during construction administration. Though
sometimes tedious, c.a. is a rewarding process; from idea to
documentation to shop drawings, I gained an intimate understanding
of Nazro Hall at all scales.
St. Andrews Episcopal School, Nazro Hall Built: Austin STG,
design team 2006-2007
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Gymnasium interior: photographs and plan
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Exterior deck guardrail: photograph and details
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W.S.E.L. Renovation + Addition Site: UW Madison Studio 825,
Professor Wasley Spring 2009
INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE: GENERAL LAB ON THIRD FLOOR HYDRAULICS
LAB
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UW Madisons Water Sciences & Engineering Laboratory
(W.S.E.L.), home to both water and air quality research, is
currently located in a historic 40,000 square foot structure
directly next to Lake Mendota in close proximity to the iconic
Union building. This comprehensive studios objective was to use
carbon neutral design principles and LEED platinum design standards
towards both an intense renovation of the existing building and an
office addition.
Through communication and workshops with the actual users of the
building, a program was established. The main parti of my design
was preservation of the historic lakefront facade with exploitation
of the back southern facade, which was redesigned to maximize
daylighting opportunities while expanding much needed circulation
space.
A considerable portion of this studio was given to the
integration of mechanical systems. The result of such
considerations is a stronger and more feasible design. For example,
the new vertical supply air shafts in the existing structure
created a design element which was then continued into the adjacent
addition. The new addition space was an opportunity to create an
entirely carbon neutral structure. Some of its features include
raised floor plenums, a cistern, and full daylighting
capabilities.
INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE: DATA ACQUISITION LAB IN PUMP HOUSE AT
NIGHT INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE: OPEN GRADUATE OFFICE IN ADDITION DURING
THE DAY, SHOW-ING DAYLIGHTING CAPABILITIES
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SOUTH FACADE BUILDING SECTION: SHOWCASES NEW VERTICAL SUPPLY AIR
SHAFT(S)
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PROGRAM KEY PLANPUBLIC SPACES: SEA GRANT, LECTURE
LAB & PILOT SPACES
OFFICE & ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES
SERVICE & CIRCULATION
BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN 1/32=1-0
SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/32=1-0
THIRD FLOOR PLAN 1/32=1-0
ADDITION VENTILATION DIAGRAM VERTICAL SHAFTS AS SUPPLY &
STALE AIR PLENUM, SUPPLY AIR RELEASED INTO RAISED FLOOR PLENUM
SPACES
RENOVATED W.S.E.L. VENTILATION DIAGRAM AT CIRCULATION CORRIDOR
SUPPLY AIR DIRECTED TO VERTICAL SHAFTS & TO DUCTWORK AT FLOOR
LEVEL LOCATIONS, RESULTING IN DISPACEMENT VENTILATION
EXISTING/RENOVATED
W.S.E.L.
ADDITION
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2a
2b
3a
3b
4a
4b
4c
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AHU
AHU
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9 10
11
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS DIAGRAMEXISTING/RENOVATED BUILDING 1.FRESH
AIR TO AHU
2a.SUPPLY AIR TO VERTICAL CORRIDOR SHAFTS2b.SUPPLY AIR TO ALL
FLOORS3a.SUPPLY AIR IN VERTICAL SHAFTS TO CORRIDORS VIA DISPACEMENT
VENTILATION3b.SUPPLY AIR TO LAB SPACES VIA DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION
IN CASEWORK4a.STALE AIR RETREIVED VIA FUME HOODS4c.STALE AIR
COLLECTION FROM PLENUMS TO VERTICAL SHAFT IN TANK HOUSE5.HEAT
RECOVERY6.EXHAUST VIA ROOFTOP FANS IN NEW SOUTH TOWER
ADDITION 7.FRESH AIR TO AHU VIA PARTIALLY EXTERIOR VERTICAL
SHAFT
8.SUPPLY AIR TO FLOORS VIA DUCTWORK IN VERTICAL SHAFTS9.SUPPLY
AIR RELEASED INTO RAISED FLOOR PLENUM SPACE10.STALE AIR COLLECTED
IN OPEN PLENUM SPACE OF VERTICAL SHAFTS11.STALE AIR EXHAUSTED ABOVE
ROOF VIA SUNKEN EXHAUST FANS IN VERTICAL
SHAFTS
RENOVATED W.S.E.L. DAYLIGHTING DIAGRAM AT CIRCULATION
CORRIDOR
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green cemetery prairie
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cisternnsttgreywatereratennden garde gardeen garden
outdoorgathering
pedestrianan path
1/8=1-0B U I L D I N G S E C T I O N :
concretetopping slab w/ radiant heating tubes
fritted glass louveredwindow sys-tem for stack ventilation
acousticperforatedmetal panels, acousticwoolen batts, & z
clip wall system
metal joists @ 3 o.c.
refl ective t.p.o. roo ng
dropped gy. bd. ceiling
continuousperimeter cove lighting
wooden divider screen
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R E V I S E D S I T E P L A N : 1:200
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Mortuary Complex Site: Grafton, WI Studio 885, Professors
Washatko & Carnahan Fall 2009
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This studio required philosophical thought from the macro scale
(a sixty acre cemetery site) down to the micro scale (a crematorium
room within a funeral services complex). From site to building to
room, I created my own patterns, based on Christopher Alexanders
Pattern Language, which created a unity and cohesiveness between
all scales. The site plan incorporated an interpretive center,
green burial and traditional burial plots, several mausoleums, two
chapels, and a mortuary complex, my building of choice for further
investigation.
An overarching theme is the pattern profane to sacred design
hierarchy, which manifests itself through path progression rather
than simply in the plans form. This hierarchy allows visitors to
make conscious choices with progression through the site.
Not unsimilar to the overall site plan, the progression through
the building, as one goes from profane to sacred, becomes a
conscious act of awareness for the visitor. The visitor chooses
their progression through the building. Exits are offered prior to
reaching the sacred spaces (gathering, family repose, crematorium,
etc.).
The division of space, between the profane & the sacred,
also extends out beyond the building into site integration, with
the business entities privileged with views out to a public garden,
& the repose entities situated next to a private garden, behind
the privacy screen. This wooden divider screen (or ribbon) acts as
a privacy screen between the general cemetery public & those
visiting the mortuary complex for a viewing or a funeral. The
materials chosen & overall building forms derive from my
philosophy that plutonic forms transcend above all cultures &
speak to the primal & ancient shared collective
subconsciousness.
northeast elevation
west elevation
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looking at repose spaces from the private gardenP E R S P E C T
I V E S
public facade with mausoleum in the distance (relationship to
cemetery)
exterior informal gathering space
system of wholes
profane path
sacred path
public viewsout & in
private viewsout & in
center-piece
focus
focus
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center-piece
a traditional funeral or memorial layout
an untraditional, more in-formal funeral or memorial layout
B U I L D I N G PAT T E R N Snested wholeness one building, two
paths private versus exposed views a variety of focal points
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1/16=1-0F LO O R P L A N :
P L A N : n o t t o s c a l e
interior informal gathering space
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cast in place concrete slab with fly ash admix-ture
concrete topping with radi-ant heating tubes
fritted glass louvered win-dow system for stack ventila-tion
wood beam beyond
wood joists @ 2 o.c.
rigid insula-tion
B u i l d i n g S e c t i o n
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wooden divider
sliding glass doors
repose roombeyond
reflection pool
wooden divider screen
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Preservation Studies UWM 2008-2010
3D documentation model
survey documentation
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Preservation Studies UWM 2008-2010
The Certificate in Preservation Studies afforded me the
opportunity to gain research, documentation, and survey skills as
well as the theoretical framework regarding preserving aging
buildings in a modern environment. Summer studies in Italy provided
a hands-on experience with masonry and mortar restoration as well
as historic and modern survey techniques.
The certificate mirrors my desire to bring historical context to
design as well as my passion for adaptive reuse.
H o l t o n H a l l , b . 1 8 9 2 , U W Mexisting conditions1978
remodel documents
C h u r c h o f S a n t o G e m i n i e , b . 8 0 0 - 1 9 0 0 A
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facade before restorationfacade deteriorationsurvey
documentation personal facade restoration work
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Milwaukee Makeover Project nonprofit partnership project
coordinator 2010
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The Milwaukee Makeover Project is a partnership effort by the
Milwaukee Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (HNI), NIDC,
partici-pating lenders, and architects to connect design
professionals to homeowners and promote high quality exterior
improvements.
This is a unique effort aimed at modest Milwaukee homes, many
built in the 1950s and 1960s that while serviceable, often lack
visual appeal. By encouraging strong design and high quality
stan-dard setting improvements, HNI hopes to stimulate greater
rein-vestment by additional homeowners as they seek to improve
their homes.
The vision of the Milwaukee Makeover Project is to achieve high
quality exterior property improvements work visible from the street
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designer.
As the sole dedicated employee to the project, still in its
infancy, I was tasked with managing the project and providing the
template for its future rounds.
I recruited both designers and clients, acted as liason with
city representatives, and spoke with media. I planned and organized
the projects first design charrette.
Milwaukee Makeover Project nonprofit partnership project
coordinator 2010
Designer & Client Charrette: photographs courtesy of Todd
Montgomery
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STAGE ONE PROCEDURES: Lets Plan the Project!......
Key: (action taken by...)MKEoverHomeownerLenderTech
SpecialistDesignerHNI staff
homeownerreceives ap-plication and
gathersmaterials
HNI staff receive application and guidelines from
MKEover
emails/mailsapplication to
MKEoververifies
info
application passes
homeownerdecides to/to not reapply
application does not pass
MKEover notifiesapplicant of deficiency
Start:
Healthy Designs for Healthy Neighborhoods
What is the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative?
Comprised of nine Milwaukee neighborhoods where it makes fi
nancial and emotional sense for investment, the Healthy
Neighborhoods Initiative promotes investment as well as community
leadership with local homeowners, businesses, and institutions by
focusing on each neighborhoods positive attributes.
The HNI concentrates on:
promoting neighborhood identity;
improving physical conditions;
promoting a viable real estate market;
and fostering neighborhood management.
How does this translate into healthy design for the Milwaukee
Makeover Project?
Help participating homeowners to feel and be secure in their
homes while at the same time not turning their backs to their
neighborhood. For example, we advocate fi nding to the common
security door with bars.
Consider other security items such as porch and property
lighting, and discuss them with your homeowner should they have
concerns regarding security.
Check if accessibility issues are a concern.
Go ahead and get innovative! The homeowner may have a set design
in mind, or they may be more open to suggestions. If they are, dont
be afraid to think outside the box. The homeowners value your
donated time and want to get as much out of it as possible. Do
remember, however, to gauge their budget and keep that in mind as
you move forward with your design.
Consider the historical character of the house and the
historical context of the neighborhood. Does this play into your
design? Is the houses character important to the homeowner?
Think not just how you can clean up or simply repair the
propertys appearance but also think about what design elements you
can incorporate to enhance the property.
Consider calling-out more environmentally -sensitive materials
and sustainable design features, such as rain barrels. You may want
to discuss these at the site visit with the homeowner.
What can my design as a MKEover Designer address? Replacement of
siding;
New window installation;
Painting;
Repair or replace cement walkways approaching the property;
Roofi ng, including roofi ng system over entry door;
Front porch improvements, including stairs and railings;
Decorative lighting for porch and front yard;
New awnings and or shutters
Quality exterior doors and screen/storm doors (installation of
metal or iron security doors is not recommended);
Removal of chain link fences;
Permanent landscaping such as shrubs, hedges, trees, and
perennial plants;
Repair of retaining walls;
Replacement of gutters and installation of gutter guards;
Decorative crown molding around doors, windows, eaves and soffi
ts;
Installation of fl ower boxes with matching crown molding to the
house;
Appropriate house numbers, mailboxes, and door hardware;
Accessibility ramps.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list.
The following ineligible items include but are not limited to:
Lawn/porch furniture;
Flower pots;
Door bells;
Ornamental garden elements.
Healthy Designs for Healthy Neighborhoods
What is the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative?
Comprised of nine Milwaukee neighborhoods where it makes fi
nancial and emotional sense for investment, the Healthy
Neighborhoods Initiative promotes investment as well as community
leadership with local homeowners, businesses, and institutions by
focusing on each neighborhoods positive attributes.
The HNI concentrates on:
promoting neighborhood identity;
improving physical conditions;
promoting a viable real estate market;
and fostering neighborhood management.
How does this translate into healthy design for the Milwaukee
Makeover Project?
Help participating homeowners to feel and be secure in their
homes while at the same time not turning their backs to their
neighborhood. For example, we advocate fi nding to the common
security door with bars.
Consider other security items such as porch and property
lighting, and discuss them with your homeowner should they have
concerns regarding security.
Check if accessibility issues are a concern.
Go ahead and get innovative! The homeowner may have a set design
in mind, or they may be more open to suggestions. If they are, dont
be afraid to think outside the box. The homeowners value your
donated time and want to get as much out of it as possible. Do
remember, however, to gauge their budget and keep that in mind as
you move forward with your design.
Consider the historical character of the house and the
historical context of the neighborhood. Does this play into your
design? Is the houses character important to the homeowner?
Think not just how you can clean up or simply repair the
propertys appearance but also think about what design elements you
can incorporate to enhance the property.
Consider calling-out more environmentally -sensitive materials
and sustainable design features, such as rain barrels. You may want
to discuss these at the site visit with the homeowner.
What can my design as a MKEover Designer address? Replacement of
siding;
New window installation;
Painting;
Repair or replace cement walkways approaching the property;
Roofi ng, including roofi ng system over entry door;
Front porch improvements, including stairs and railings;
Decorative lighting for porch and front yard;
New awnings and or shutters
Quality exterior doors and screen/storm doors (installation of
metal or iron security doors is not recommended);
Removal of chain link fences;
Permanent landscaping such as shrubs, hedges, trees, and
perennial plants;
Repair of retaining walls;
Replacement of gutters and installation of gutter guards;
Decorative crown molding around doors, windows, eaves and soffi
ts;
Installation of fl ower boxes with matching crown molding to the
house;
Appropriate house numbers, mailboxes, and door hardware;
Accessibility ramps.
Note: this is not an exhaustive list.
The following ineligible items include but are not limited to:
Lawn/porch furniture;
Flower pots;
Door bells;
Ornamental garden elements.
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MKEover pairs hom-eowner w/ design team
homeowner given 5 business days
to contact design team and schedule
site visit
MKEover teamsite visit at respective
house
Design teamproduces
24x36 plot
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provides copyand digital
file to MKEover
invites MKE-over
teams, HNI staff, GMF, media, etc.
to event
presentation to homeowners (dis-cussion, display,
celebration)
MKEoverAr-ranges pre-sentation to homeown-ers when enough
teams are assembled
ie: 10