The little_BIG house is located in Cleveland, Ohio?s historic Little Italy neighborhood, known for its rich culture and artisanal background. The husband and wife client, both industrial designers, commissioned the project to create a studio for their work and a home to raise a growing family. The residence is located on a dense and constrained urban street away from the idyllic neighborhood center.  The site is narrow and bound by three ?shot gun? homes to the North, a retaining wall to the East, and a multi story condominium to the South.  A former open framed steel warehouse, now used as a covered surface parking structure, is to the west, obstructing views from the site. The imposition of these structures help to inform the design approach.
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Architects: Robert Maschke Architects

Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

Architect In Charge: Robert Maschke, FAIA

Area: 5475.0 ft2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Brad Feinknopf

Design Team: Robert Maschke, FAIA; Marc Manack, AIA; Matt Lindsay, Associate AIA

Structural Engineer: I.A. Lewin, P.E. and Associates

© Brad Feinknopf

The little_BIG house is located in Cleveland, Ohio?s historic Little Italy neighborhood, known for its rich culture and artisanal background. The husband and wife cl...