The Vision:

This 1918 Sears "Vallonia" kit house sits in the heart of Ann Arbor’s historic district, carrying a legacy of craftsmanship that we are honored to preserve through this transformation. Currently, the first floor maintains its original, compartmentalized layout—featuring a stark black-and-white blocked floor and a vibrant pink bathroom—that no longer aligns with the homeowners' lifestyle. Our goal is to reimagine this interior footprint by opening up the space to create a sophisticated environment tailored for game-day entertainment, all while respecting the home's architectural soul. To ensure the exterior remains as faithful to its history as the interior is to its new purpose, we are also replacing the upstairs windows with new units that meticulously reflect the home's original historical style.

Key Elements:

· Open Concept Conversion: Removing interior partitions to transition from a compartmentalized floor plan to
   an expansive entertainment layout.
· Gameday Entertainment Hub: Integrating modern amenities and tech-ready surfaces designed for hosting.
· Interior Finish Overhaul: Updating the original aesthetic—including the black-and-white flooring and pink   
  bathroom—with high-end, contemporary finishes that complement the historic district setting.
· Historical Window Restoration: Replacing second-story windows with architecturally accurate styles
  consistent with the 1918 Sears "Vallonia" design.

We invite you to follow along with our Current Work Updates as we cross each major construction milestone on the way to a gorgeous finish

Pre-Demolition Phase - The Vision at a Glance 

We’re going to go from this…

to this! The bar area was recently updated to include a gorgeous arch.

Demolition Phase: The Clean Slate

Following our standard site preparation protocols, we began by meticulously protecting the existing architectural elements of this 1918 Sears kit house before moving into a clean and organized demolition phase. Stripping the first floor down to the studs has revealed the home's historic lath and framing, providing the clean slate necessary to transition from a compartmentalized layout to a modern, open-concept entertainment space. Just removing the walls, the space already looks massive.