Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home: City Homes Edition
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The Woodall Home
Architecture by RATIO Architects, Inc.

RATIO Architects, Inc. RATIO Architects, Inc. is an award-winning design and planning firm with offices in Indianapolis and Champaign, Illinois offering services in architecture, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture and urban planning. Founded in 1982, its collaborative studios combine experts from all disciplines to work on higher education, cultural, community, life science, workplace, lifestyle and residential projects. RATIO is committed to creating innovative, customized solutions that are unique to their client's organizations.

Designing Spaces, Creating Places, Enhancing Community. RATIO

For more information, contact Dave Rausch, AIA, Principal, 317.633.4040, www.ratioarchitects.com

RATIO Architects, Inc. Rendering

For additional images of the Woodall home designed by RATIO Architects, including renderings, elevations, floor plans, and progress photos, check out the 2007 Dream Home Photo Gallery

Interior Design by Kittle's

Kittle's Lu Melby-Olp, Kittle's Senior Designer
Versatility of design is emphasized in the 30-year career of Lu Melby. With a strong belief in designing specifically around each client's taste and lifestyle, Lu's interior and architectural design is reflective of incorporating her design knowledge with her client's personality. Prior to joining the Kittle's Senior Design staff in
January of 1998, Lu owned and operated her own design business in Noblesville after relocating from Chicago, IL. As a part of Kittle's
Studio, Lu's work has been seen in past Decorators' Show House projects as well as in the 2002 Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home.s

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The Paul E. Estridge Home
Architecture by Rowland Design

Rowland Design Founded in 1968, Rowland Design has evolved to become a collection of architects, graphic designers and interior designers united by one goal: enhancing the lives of our clients. All of our work is rooted in collaboration: engaging client and designer closely in the design process. Our expertise in academic, corporate, hospitality, residential, health care, and retail projects complements our clients' unique knowledge, goals and desires.

Good design goes well beyond what works for the moment. It respectfully blends contemporary thinking with historic precedent. Enriching users' surroundings through inspiring and sensitive design solutions motivates our team. For this reason, 80 percent of our clients return to us for additional projects.

We're proud to say that the best of the best work here. Our architects and designers collaborate in an environment where creativity flourishes and learning is continuous. For this dedication, AIA, IIDA, ASID, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Interior Design Magazine, American School and University Magazine and Associated Builders and Contractors have recognized us for our design excellence.

For more information, contact Tom Vriesman, Vice President/Business Development, 317.636.3980 www.rowlanddesign.com

Rowland Design Rendering

For additional images of the Paul E. Estridge home designed by Rowland Design, including renderings, elevations, floor plans, and progress photos, check out the 2007 Dream Home Photo Gallery.

Interior Design by Ethan Allen

Christine Bhe, Ethan Allen Interior Designer
Ethan Allen Christrine Bhe has been a designer for Ethan Allen for five years. She has a business degree from the University of Cincinnati and an interior design degree from Purdue University at IUPUI.

Interior design is a second career for Christine but has been a love of hers all her life. While working for years as an event planner, Christine developed many of the organizational skills that have helped her in large projects like the Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home.

Christine's design philosophy is one of creativity, comfort and harmony. Her goal is to create spaces that are not only beautiful but also livable reflections of the homeowner's individual style and personality.

Beth Eckert, Ethan Allen General Manager

Paul Hancock, Ethan Allen Design Consultant
With over 25 years experience in residential interiors, Paul graduated from Arkansas State University with a concentration in art and architectural history and has been employed by Ethan Allen for 11 years and has been honored in the Ethan Allen National Circle of Excellence and recently was inducted into the Ethan Allen Hall of Fame.

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