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Cigar Room

Brendonwood Historic District

We have recently completed a Cigar Room Addition for our clients in Brendonwood Historic District on Indianapolis’ northeast side.

Once again, we are working on a Midcentury Modern gem designed by the architects of the firm, Vonnegut, Wright, and Yeager.  In fact, we have learned that Edward Pierre of Pierre & Wright (at the time), designed the original Midcentury Modern home for the Indianapolis Home Show in 1954.  More recently, a prior owner made updates before selling it to our clients, who are local mental health professionals.

In essence, our clients simply wanted a cozy place to get away; an isolated retreat to play piano, listen to music, and smoke cigars.


Project Info – Cigar Room – A Midcentury Modern Addition:

Architecture/Renderings:  HAUS | Architecture (Paul Reynolds)
Construction Management:  WERK | Building Modern (Paul Reynolds)
Interior Design:  MW Harris
Windows:  Marvin + Franklin Window & Door
Dedicated HVAC:  HC Climate
Photography:  HAUS + Jamie Sangar Photography


Media Links:

16 Amazing Mid-Century Modern Sun Room Designs to Chill Out In

Indianapolis Monthly:  Reality Check – What $550k gets you in Brendonwood (18 July 2014)

Mod Abode:  Cigar Room – An Escape

Ceaserstone – The Interior Collective:  Cigar Room Retreat

Indianapolis Monthly has featured our client in a recent edition of Indianapolis Monthly’s “Open Door” feature, so we’ll be sure to link it here when available!

Cigar Room – A Midcentury Modern Addition – Design Process

Background

Owner originally began the project design with Steve Zintel of Summit Design Group, but they were not able to finish the project, perhaps because their builder partner bowed-out.  So, HAUS took those initial ideas and worked toward a final, simple solution respecting the pre-existing structure and Midcentury style.  We spent some time engaging a longer-term site plan that included some interesting ideas for outdoor space, but ultimately, the Owner priority was the Phase One Cigar Room project.

We will be sharing some renderings of the cool Master Plan ideas and other interesting tidbits before long, so please check back for these updates!

 

Piano Keys - Humidor - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Christopher Short, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - WERK | Building Modern - Paul Reynolds, Project Manager
Piano Keys – Cigar Room – A Midcentury Modern Addition – Brendonwood, Indianapolis (photo by Jamie Sangar Photography)

 

Blue Wallcovering Detail - Cigar Room - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Christopher Short, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - WERK | Building Modern - Paul Reynolds, Project Manager
Blue Wallcovering Detail – Cigar Room – A Midcentury Modern Addition – Brendonwood Historic District (photo by Jamie Sangar Photography)

 

Bar Cabinet Detail - Cigar Room - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Christopher Short, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - WERK | Building Modern - Paul Reynolds, Project Manager
Bar Cabinet Detail (Red Gum Wood) – Midcentury Modern Addition – Brendonwood Historic District (photo by Jamie Sangar Photography)

 

Cabinet + Humidor Detail - Cigar Room - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Christopher Short, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - WERK | Building Modern - Paul Reynolds, Project Manager
Cabinet + Humidor Detail – Midcentury Modern Addition – Brendonwood Historic District (photo by Jamie Sangar Photography)

 

Liquor Bottle Detail - Cigar Room - Midcentury Modern Addition - Brendonwood, Indianapolis - Christopher Short, Paul Reynolds, Architects, HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - WERK | Building Modern - Paul Reynolds, Project Manager
Liquor Bottle Detail – A Midcentury Modern Addition – Brendonwood Historic District (photo by Jamie Sangar Photography)