The Schoolhouse Project was the focus of an article in Fort Wayne Magazine and was featured on a local newscast. It was called "the most seamless blending of old and new" that the producer had seen.  The building was built in 1892 as a one-room country school.  Surrounded now by a residential neighborhood, the school was converted to a private residence in the 1960's  with the tall windows bricked in above the suspended ceiling installed to save on heating costs.

A new owner with a new vision began the remodeling process in 2005 with ADI as her design partner. First the schoolhouse was moved 50 feet back from the busy road and placed on a new limestone foundation. In the interior the wood floor was retained and the high ceiling and 7 foot tall windows were restored. The original 1200 sq ft footprint houses the new kitchen, living room and dining room, and a 4000 sq ft addition to the rear includes a sunroom, a luxurious master suite, 2 more bedrooms, 3 baths, laundry and lower level entertainment area. The 2-story "bell tower" on the side of the addition houses a changing area and the mechanicals for the inground pool. The footprint of the addition was designed narrower than the original building so that only the schoolhouse is visible from the front.

The completed project was awarded a commendation by ARCH, Fort Wayne's historic preservation foundation. This exciting design challenge combined the ADI design team with an owner who had a special vision and a crew of talented local craftsmen. Everyone involved embraced the challenges of bringing this special home to life.