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 thethree brothers who decided to go into thehouse-building businesstogether.
Since 2016, TKW Homes has been transforming neighborhoods on the near south side — here’s the 411 on the 317 homes.
A little birdie told us you might see these homes in Westfield soon. | Photo by INDYtoday team
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.”
The homes’ style reflects Fountain Square’s transition to an established area. | Photo by INDYtoday team
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.
Jennie DeVoe | Wed., June 29 | 7 p.m. | The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N. College Ave. | $20+ | Spend an evening listening to the American soul singer/songwriter. 🎵
Canal Nights | Wed., June 29 | 6-8 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | Free | Discover why water is important at this evening by the canal. 🌊
Thursday
Animals & All that Jazz | Thurs., June 30 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens | $11.75+ | An evening featuring live music of all types + specialty menu items. 🦧
Friday
Rob Funkhouser — Study In Place | Fri., July 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Tube Factory artspace, 1125 Cruft St. | Free | A collaboration between musical + visual artists to create interactive sound sculptures. 🎶
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Broad Ripple’s Storefront Theatre is moving to a new location at 2416 E. 55th Place. The new spot will feature a gallery for local artists + an arts marketplace. Those interested in helping fund renovations can donate online. 🎭 (IndyStar)
A number of new restaurants will soon be hitting the St. Joseph neighborhood, thanks to a tech-based kitchen incubator, CloudKitchens. The ghost kitchen operator launched Circle City Eats at 1021 N. Pennsylvania St. + will house 24 kitchens for delivery and pickup only. Chew on more info. (IndyStar)
A six-property transaction closed last week in what brokers say is the largest apartment portfolio sale in Indiana history. The properties total 2,103 units and 165+ acres — it was all sold to Morgan Properties, a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust. 💵 (IBJ)
Arts
Calling all painters. Fishers is looking for artists to add murals to a tunnel along the Nickel Plate Trail — the city opened applications Mon., June 27. The budget for these murals is $46,000. Anyone interested must submit a resume + cover letter by Fri., Aug. 19 at 4:30 p.m. 🎨 (IndyStar)
Plan Ahead
Looking for something to do this holiday weekend? OnSat., July 2 and Sun., July 3, the national “Museums on Us” program is supporting free admission to Newfields, the IMS Museum, and Conner Prairie (for select cardholders). 📅
Festival
Indy is hosting For the Culture Fest presented by Teresa Reynolds for the first time on the east side. The goal is to celebrate arts + culture in the city’s Black community. The event will be Sat., July 2 from 2-8 p.m. at the 10 East Arts Hub and will feature music, poetry, and food. 🎶 (NUVO)
Active
Run, kiddos run. The 500 Festival mini-mini run for children ages 5-12 will take place at the home of the Indianapolis 500 on Sun., Aug 21. Participants will experience course entertainment, cheering spectators, photo ops, and receive a mini-mini medal. Registration is now open. 👟
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Editor’s pick: I had no idea Broad Ripple had a theater + I’m excited to add the Storefront Theatre to my Indy bucket list. Irvington also got a new theater in the last year called Stage Door. When you include the ones we have downtown — Hoosiers have quite a few to choose from. You tell me, should I do a roundup soon?
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