Challenge: Create a livable space in a low-ceilinged basement formerly used as a dog kennel. Exposed ceiling joists give a sense of height. Shelves in the masonry showcase the homeowners’ eclectic artwork. Judges appreciated: the “excellent layout” and “creativity and use of space.”
Location: Pittsburgh
Contractor and Designer: Matt Roule and Chad Carter, 131Shapes, Pittsburgh, Pa.
See list of all 2008 RDA winners.
