Historical Renovation
Werner Straube

Historical Renovation

Donna Mondi Interior Design as Interior Designers

What would have been a teardown now stands proudly in this affluent suburb of Chicago known for its Frank Lloyd Wright influences. Our passionate clients had the vision to bring a neglected property back to - and even beyond - its original beauty! Intricate millwork and art glass were refurbished and complemented with present-day materials, leaving visitors wondering what is original and what is new. Our design philosophy wasn’t what would the Vienna secessionist have done then, but rather what would they do today? This freed us to infuse modern elements throughout without insulting the original intent. The Albert True House now tells a story of history, passion, and quality artisanship from then and now.

photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube

Team:

Interior Designers:  Donna Mondi Interior Design

Architect: Eifler and Associates

Contractor: SIM Development

Photographer: Werner Straube

photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
photo_credit Werner Straube
Werner Straube
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