© Todd Remington 2006

A Prairie School Mansion Remodel

Tragically, this large Prairie School mansion had been gutted and turned into apartments in the 1960's. Todd Remington completely restored the structure, converting it back to a single family home.

Project Description below

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Photo at Top: A view of the front and entry to this Prairie School Gem.

Photo Lower Left: This glass doored book case was actually found in the basement. Todd Remington restored the item back to it's likely original location in the private library. The library is a wonderful room for reading and thinking, with plenty of natural light and a view to an adjacent lake.

Photo Lower Center: All original millwork and cabinetry (except the book cases above) was destroyed when the home was converted into apartments. Todd Remington's task was not only to convert the structure back to a single family home, but also to create a new environment compatible with the historic nature of the home. The adjacent photo shows Todd's design for the family room fireplace and millwork. Todd Remington's carved surround was inspired by the building's existing front entry which was luckily still intact. Although Todd designed furniture peices for the project, the items shown are Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Although reproductions in the photo, the owners purchased original Frank Lloyd Wright stain glass windows and Tiffany lamps which adorn various rooms in the home. Todd Incorporated the Wright stained glass windows into dining room built-in cabinets.

Photo Lower Right: Even the main staircase had to be designed by Todd. The new quarter sawn white oak staircase wraps around a bench in the main entry as can be seen in the adjacent photo.

Photos by George Heinrich

Specializing in Residential Architecture: Homes, Cabins and Retreats