The American Institute of Architects Central Kentucky Chapter (AIA CKC) will hold its annual House Tour on Sunday, September 7, 2014. The seven houses on the Tour will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 and includes access to all houses and will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville.

The central theme for the House Tour is to illustrate the importance of using an architect when designing a residential space.

“When working with an architect on a project, homeowners have a true professional to advise on materials, bring up questions before construction starts, expose the spatial possibilities and generate a living environment that is comfortable and fits the homeowner’s lifestyle,” says Anne DelPrince, a registered architect and member of the House Tour committee. “Architects are part artist, scientist, construction manager, worker-bee and counselor.”

The House Tour plans on expressing this concept by using the theme #WhyArchitects on marketing efforts and social media outlets.

The AIA CKC House Tour will feature homes throughout the city of Louisville at the following addresses.

Cohen Addition

2127 Edgehill Road

Louisville 40205

Stunningly designed, the home’s new Family Room Addition, located over a new two-car garage, captures the architectural spirit and character of the original 1920's home.

· Cox Residence

518 West Magnolia

Louisville, KY 40208

The new kitchen is of custom maple cabinetry by Ted Harlan at Germantown Woodworks.

· Leist Residence

641 Park Ave

Louisville, KY 40208

This cottage consists of a singular open area utilizing furniture arrangements to create intimate and cozy spaces.

· Swope’s Gavin Memorial Garden

813 E Main Street

Louisville, KY 40206

This two-story guesthouse features two bedrooms and 1.5 baths with strategically placed skylights and windows to provide each space with views and natural light.

· Tatman Residence

743 Green Ridge Lane

Louisville, KY 40206

The original house's strong hierarchy of spaces (from formal to private to

service) is maintained and expanded as the utilitarian service kitchen and butler's pantry transform into a spacious eat-in kitchen and the upstairs staff quarters emerge as a private guest suite.

· Martin-Voyles Residence

5750 Captains Quarters Road

Prospect, KY 40059

As featured in the May 2014 issue of Louisville Magazine, you can experience the voluminous yet efficient and very comfortable spaces of its first floor accompanied by a loft.

· Webb Residence

3301 Springstead Circle

Louisville, KY 40241

The Webb Residence now consists of a sunny home office (a more up from the basement), an enlarged kitchen with an island and walk-in pantry, a more open and light family room and porches on two stories to increase outdoor living.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.aia-ckc.org/2014-house-tour.html or visit Habitat Restore at Hikes Point located at 4044 Taylorsville Road.

About the American Institute of Architects

Based in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects, or AIA, has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.

With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for members in service to society.

The AIA carries out goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year the AIA commits to the following:

Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure

Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry
Provides countless Web-based resources for emerging architecture professionals
Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture
Hosts the annual AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession
Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program