The Danada House in Wheaton, IL was the historic country estate of Dan and Ada Rice. Since 1980, the property has been owned by the Forest Preserve district of DuPage County. In collaboration with the Friends of Danada, the house and its several additions today function as a wedding venue. Allen + Pepa Architects is currently overseeing construction of a remodeling project on the house. The primary goals of the project include:

• Repaired and replaced aging materials
o Restored Historic Masonry
o Refreshed Finishes
• Improving building accessibility with new ramps and a lift
• Optimized energy efficiency with new lighting and insulation
o Reinsulated & Upgraded HVAC
• Enhanced Life safety
o Expanded alarm & sprinkler
• Increased Function
o Strategic Demo & Additions