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March 29 2024 |
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Three words are used to describe the unique, box-like homes cropping up around the city: Efficiency, detail + liveability. Three letters represent one business involved with this style: TKW, which happen to be the middle initials of the three brothers who decided to go into the house-building business together.
Since 2016, TKW Homes has been transforming neighborhoods on the near south side — here’s the 411 on the 317 homes.
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A little birdie told us you might see these homes in Westfield soon. | Photo by INDYtoday team |
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The modern wedge
Inspired by West Coast-style homes — specifically Palm Springs — the houses have been coined “modern wedge.” With a wedge-style slanted roof + dramatic overhangs, the houses are meant to look like the roofs were simply picked up and placed on top. Think: doll house. Logistically speaking, the overhang is important for keeping water out of the house, in addition to being the focal point.
“We landed on that shape because we wanted to be unique and different, but on a budget,” Nick said. “We were trying to find something to set us apart to get [homebuyers] to remember that house in their minds when they’re looking at 8-10 houses that day.” |
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The homes' style reflects Fountain Square's transition to an established area. | Photo by INDYtoday team |
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Open-living concepts are typical with the homes — each with a living room, kitchen, dining room on the first floor plus a pantry, half-bath, and stairwell to make it up to date.
The kitchen can usually be found in the middle of the house to allow the front and back of the house to be full of windows instead of cabinets. TKW tries to fill every available wall space with natural light and views of the neighborhood. There are normally three bedrooms, with a focus on the master having a view of the city, if possible. The homes are built by “designing up,” which means they tend to have more vertical space, due to a limited lot size. Many of the homes include rooftop terraces, which provide an oasis in the city with tree tops and strategically designed views to preserve neighbors’ privacy.
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