Garage Options Eau Claire WI

We see more and more builders and developers in Eau Claire who want to keep a neotraditional look--narrow streets, classic designs with hints from the past, varying setbacks--but for whatever reason can't incorporate alleys into their plans.

Local Companies

Kimball Hill Homes
(414) 486-3735
3888 S Lake Dr
Saint Francis, WI
Verity Construction
(608) 276-3437
2960 Triverton Pike Dr
Fitchburg, WI
Mega Rentals
(608) 222-8055
2541 Advance Rd
Madison, WI
Genesis Construction Management and Development
(414) 425-5467
7521 W Tuckaway Pines Cir
Franklin, WI
Smocke Christopher & Associates Inc
(414) 273-1576
2221 N Terrace Ave
Milwaukee, WI
Badger Corrugating Co
(608) 788-0100
1801 West Ave S
La Crosse, WI
Project Solutions Inc
(608) 233-7423
701 Ridge St
Madison, WI
Specification-Plan Review
(414) 421-6969
5624 Bentwood Ln
Greendale, WI
Msm Design Group Llc
(608) 849-4622
1601 Blue Ridge Trl
Waunakee, WI
C B & I Constructors Inc
(920) 322-9630
1258 Industrial Pkwy
Fond Du Lac, WI

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Guest Architect:

Dominick Tringali Architects

Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

248-335-8888

DTArchitects@DTArchitects.com


Q. How can I achieve a neotraditional look without utilizing alleys?


A: We see more and more builders and developers who want to keep a neotraditional look--narrow streets, classic designs with hints from the past, varying setbacks--but for whatever reason can't incorporate alleys into their plans. We deal with that by exploring different ways to place the garage. If it must go in front, and in some communities that's the only option, then we make sure to set it way back from the front facade and balance it with a highly detailed porch. Often, a better option is to move the garage all the way to the rear of the property, which, if done sensitively, can still leave backyard access from the main part of the house. The resulting, rather long driveway can be detailed so that it adds, rather than detracts, from the overall design of the house.


  • The rear yard isn't large, but it still offers room for kids to run and play.


  • The big payoff for putting the garage in back is that the entry--often a solid, uninteresting feature--can't be seen from the street.


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    Photo Credit: BUILDER magazine


  • Let's face it. Not having a garage in front means much stronger curb appeal.


  • Owners can place a deck on this side of the house as a way to encourage activity in the biggest part of the yard.


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