Modern Residence (for a narrow urban lot). Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Proposed design.
Earth-berm Home. Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Proposed design.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Interior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Interior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Interior.
Hillside Residence (a high-performance home). Colgate, Wisconsin. Interior.
Earth Home. Cross Plains, Wisconsin. Proposed design.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Interior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Interior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Interior.
Gustavson Residence (a high-performance home). Madison, Wisconsin. Interior.
Mid-Century Modern. Brookfield, Wisconsin. Post-fire-damage Remodeling. Proposed Design.
Mid-Century Modern. Brookfield, Wisconsin. Post-fire-damage Remodeling (BEFORE).
Mid-Century Modern. Brookfield, Wisconsin. Post-fire-damage Remodeling (AFTER).
Mid-Century Modern. Brookfield, Wisconsin. Post-fire-damage Remodeling (BEFORE).
Mid-Century Modern. Brookfield, Wisconsin. Post-fire-damage Remodeling (AFTER).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (AFTER).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (BEFORE).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (AFTER).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (BEFORE).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (AFTER).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (BEFORE).
Shingle Style. Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Exterior remodel (AFTER).
Dutch Colonial. Shorewood, Wisconsin. Additions/whole-house remodel. Exterior.
Dutch Colonial. Shorewood, Wisconsin. Additions/whole-house remodel. Exterior (before).
Dutch Colonial. Shorewood, Wisconsin. Additions/whole-house remodel. Exterior.
Dutch Colonial. Shorewood, Wisconsin. Additions/whole-house remodel. Publication: M Magazine.
Dutch Colonial. Shorewood, Wisconsin. Additions/whole-house remodel. Publication: M Magazine.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Exterior.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Interior.
Contempo-Prairie Style. Wind Lake, Wisconsin. Award: Wisconsin Masonry Association, Excellence In Masonry Awards, "Best of Natural Stone", 2011.
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CHRYSALIS : Home Studio (residential). Chris Manske, Architect/Owner. 1994 to present

CHRYSALIS: HOME STUDIO was established in 1994 to provide residential design services. New homes, additions, whole-house remodels.

Versed in most styles of architecture, although tend towards such styles as arts & crafts, bungalow, craftsman, contemporary, cottage, deco, mission, modern, prairie, usonian, etc.

Design/business philosophy:
A home should be simultaneously in harmony with its site, its inhabitants, and an established budget.

Design process includes:
+ initial consultation/meeting at no charge (within reason).
+ listening to the client's concerns, goals and ideas without preconceptions (sketches / images / ideabooks welcome).
+ presenting creative solutions to the client (and builder), in order to receive feedback as to aesthetics (and budget).
+ further refinement and final design, such that the client's goals will be achieved.

Awards:
Private Home, Wind Lake, WI:
+ 2011, Best of Stone Masonry, Excellence in Masonry Awards, Wisconsin Masonry Alliance.

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Chris Manske
Architect Milwaukee, WI