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Modern Cottage
Albion Brick Residence

The idyllic landscape of this unique private residence once billowed smoke and bustled with factory workers as the site of a shale quarry that manufactured millions of paver bricks.

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Commercial storefront (1905)
Arcademie Bar

The historic O’Donnell Building, a long time vacuum sales and service shop, was saved from demolition by a determined client who envisioned an old-school urban arcade bar that could cater to a wide variety of customers and characters, from serious geeks to patrons of the nearby philharmonic orchestra.

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Contemporary, Craftsman & Mediterranean
Beachfront Residential

With amazing views, palm-lined streets and great beaches San Diego can be an exciting place to live and work. However the city's strict zoning regulations have made property development, especially in beachfront neighborhoods, a tremendous challenge.

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Urban Industrial
Copper House Restaurant

The Copper House restaurant on historic West Franklin Street in Evansville, IN was envisioned by celebrated local chef Charisa Perkins to occupy an empty c.1895  warehouse, which had recently housed a popular restaurant and brewery - but the existing kitchen was on the second (wrong) floor.

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Retro Modern
Field & Main Bank

This small but sophisticated 1960’s bank branch was in need of a re-fresh, setting the stage for another successful collaboration between Matt Wagner Design and Adam Green Architect.

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modern Ranch
Harralton Court Residence

This funky, sprawling 1940's ranch underwent extensive interior renovations to allow for gatherings that revolved around one room: the kitchen.

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Spanish Colonial Revival
Henderson Union Station

This beloved local landmark has faced demolition on multiple occasions since the 1970’s, but always found a sympathetic owner who sought a new use for the building.

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California Contemporary
Hilltop Residence

This California inspired storm-proof home, built of auto-clave aerated concrete (AAC) blocks, features a super-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system and open-cell spray foam insulation.

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English Colonial (1900)
Igleheart Gardens Offices

Igleheart Gardens celebrates the legacy of the prominent Igleheart family, preserving and enhancing 25 acres of scenic hardwood landscape including the family’s elegant 1925 French Chateau, a historic horse barn and multiple historic structures.

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Colonial Revival (1850)
Kolb Homestead B&B

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kolb Homestead is a 58 acre farm rich with historic residential and agricultural buildings, including a handsome 1850’s farmhouse.

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Vintage Modern
Mo's House Lounge

This converted butcher shop was transformed into a 1920's-inspired cocktail lounge with interior designer Matt Wagner Design and award-winning cocktail extraordinaire Moriah Rose.

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Post Modern
National Corvette Museum

The National Corvette Museum in western Kentucky showcases the greatest American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette.

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Modern Cottage
Albion Brick Residence

The idyllic landscape of this unique private residence once billowed smoke and bustled with factory workers as the site of a shale quarry that manufactured millions of paver bricks.

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Live
Contemporary, Craftsman & Mediterranean
Beachfront Residential

With amazing views, palm-lined streets and great beaches San Diego can be an exciting place to live and work. However the city's strict zoning regulations have made property development, especially in beachfront neighborhoods, a tremendous challenge.

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Live
modern Ranch
Harralton Court Residence

This funky, sprawling 1940's ranch underwent extensive interior renovations to allow for gatherings that revolved around one room: the kitchen.

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Live
California Contemporary
Hilltop Residence

This California inspired storm-proof home, built of auto-clave aerated concrete (AAC) blocks, features a super-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system and open-cell spray foam insulation.

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Mid-Century Modern
North Park Apartments

This retro A-frame apartment clubhouse from the 1960's was in desperate need of upgrades after years of neglect, however it was important to preserve the building's relaxed vibe and unique character.

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French Second Empire (1882)
Owen Block Apartments

This iconic French Second Empire structure was saved from demolition by Indiana Landmarks in 2016, in collaboration with a grassroots campaign dubbed the “Blockheads”.

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French Country
Park Ridge Residence

This elegant private residence combines Old-World French Country charm and sophistication with the latest in modern technologies and conveniences.

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Italianate Revival (1850)
Phelps-Hopkins House

This impressive Italianate home c. 1850, located in the scenic river town of Newburgh, Indiana demanded a larger more modern kitchen that could meet the needs of the owner's young family.

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Traditional and Contemporary
Pool houses and Outdoor Kitchens

Well-designed outdoor spaces have always been popular, but since the pandemic, demand for pools, pool houses, pool decks and outdoor kitchens has exploded.

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Retro Modern
Field & Main Bank

This small but sophisticated 1960’s bank branch was in need of a re-fresh, setting the stage for another successful collaboration between Matt Wagner Design and Adam Green Architect.

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Post Modern
National Corvette Museum

The National Corvette Museum in western Kentucky showcases the greatest American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette.

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Modern
Saddle Ridge Office

This fast growing technology start-up located in a backlot New Jersey warehouse needed an impressive new entrance lobby to host prospective employees and out-of-town clients.

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New Urbanism
The Cox Group Campus

Our clients sought a site for their new corporate office with a desire to improve and enhance the fabric of the existing neighborhood. But which site should they choose?

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Modern
The Cox Group Office

The Cox Group headquarters sits between Mt. Vernon's historic district and a busy modern commercial district. The building’s form reflects these contrasting sides of the city, featuring brick and limestone adjacent to the historic neighborhood, and sleek glass and metal facing towards its modern commercial neighbors.

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Commercial storefront (1905)
Arcademie Bar

The historic O’Donnell Building, a long time vacuum sales and service shop, was saved from demolition by a determined client who envisioned an old-school urban arcade bar that could cater to a wide variety of customers and characters, from serious geeks to patrons of the nearby philharmonic orchestra.

More
Play
Urban Industrial
Copper House Restaurant

The Copper House restaurant on historic West Franklin Street in Evansville, IN was envisioned by celebrated local chef Charisa Perkins to occupy an empty c.1895  warehouse, which had recently housed a popular restaurant and brewery - but the existing kitchen was on the second (wrong) floor.

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Vintage Modern
Mo's House Lounge

This converted butcher shop was transformed into a 1920's-inspired cocktail lounge with interior designer Matt Wagner Design and award-winning cocktail extraordinaire Moriah Rose.

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Eclectic
Pangea Kitchen

This subtle but sophisticated bar and private banquet room serve as a quiet escape from the bustle of the adjacent Pangea Kitchen, a highly-celebrated locally owned restaurant serving a mouthwatering mix of “global soul food”.

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Colonial Revival (1852)
Preservation Hall

Originally known as Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church, this c. 1852 structure served for many years as the local town hall and police station. In 2007 it underwent significant renovations to become an event center, now popular for weddings and community events.

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English Garden
Woodmere Dog Park

The pastoral landscape of the future Woodmere Dog Park was once part of Woodmere Hospital, a sprawling 900 acre property for the "insane" that now contains a modern medical center, nature preserve and multiple public parks.

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Spanish Colonial Revival
Henderson Union Station

This beloved local landmark has faced demolition on multiple occasions since the 1970’s, but always found a sympathetic owner who sought a new use for the building.

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Renew
English Colonial (1900)
Igleheart Gardens Offices

Igleheart Gardens celebrates the legacy of the prominent Igleheart family, preserving and enhancing 25 acres of scenic hardwood landscape including the family’s elegant 1925 French Chateau, a historic horse barn and multiple historic structures.

More
Renew
Colonial Revival (1850)
Kolb Homestead B&B

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Kolb Homestead is a 58 acre farm rich with historic residential and agricultural buildings, including a handsome 1850’s farmhouse.

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Usonian Style (1934)
Peters-Margedant House

This unassuming 552 square foot residence is a remarkable early example of Usonian style architecture - an innovative residential style conceived by world-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Peters-Margadant House was designed and built in 1934 by 22-year-old architect William Wesley “Wes” Peters, an Evansville native and Frank Lloyd Wright’s first student-apprentice. Wes would soon marry Svetlana, Wright's adopted daugher, and go on to become Mr. Wright's chief engineer and right-hand-man, taking over Wright's architectural practice (then called Taliesin Associated Architects) upon his death in 1959 - a role Wes held until his death in 1991.

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Italianate Revival (1869)
Shackelford Mansion

The Shackelford Mansion, commonly known as the No-Ruz Grotto, was the largest residence ever built in Evansville upon its construction in 1869.

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Romanesque Revival (1888)
Siegel's Department Store

The historic Siegel's Department Store, originally built as a haberdashery, sits on Fourth Street at the center of Evansville's commercial and retail center during the late 19th and early 20th century.

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Romanesque Revival (1894)
Working Men’s Institute

The Working Men’s Institute is Indiana’s oldest continuously operated public library and museum, and holds a fascinating array of manuscripts, art and artifacts that speak to the remarkably history of New Harmony, Indiana, once known as the "Athens on the Wabash".

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