Property of Mr. Edward D. Dart, Barrington, Illinois | architect: Edward D. Dart

Congenial to trees that dominated the site before construction began, this rambling flat-roofed house, above and at top of page, which was built by an architect for his own family, has the mellow settled look you associate with "homestead." From the drive you see the upper, bedroom level as a well integrated part of the overall design which includes the garage joined to the house by a covered entrance walk. The strong scale of the stone fireplace chimney visually anchors the elevated section to the long one-story base; and the wide roof fascia above the vertical redwood siding forms a bold horizontal ribbon that links the house, covered walk and garage and emphasizes the solid, down-to-earth look. All of the exterior trim is painted black.

"The irrational rationality" of the greenhouse-porch, right, like the sculptor's bridge in Dean Hudnut's article, is the central idea that gives the house its imaginative quality. Set into the heart of the house, the porch is visible from all the main living areas. It is screened, appropriately for the midwest climate, and roofed in clear plastic. In winter, storm sash replace the screens and the porch is heated. Water flows in the pool all year and evergreens flourish in the planter area.

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source: House and Garden Magazine | August 1959