Situated on a beautiful lakefront site, the client desired to maximize the lake view from every room with a plan that was very open yet provided comfortable, defined spaces. The owners did not want to commit the house to any one style but to draw upon components of northern lodge, arts and crafts, prairie style and farm house vernacular.
The house is situated as close to the edge of the bluff as allowed by zoning restrictions to optimize panoramic views while diminishing exposure to the adjacent houses. The plan developed as a cascading projection of spaces that enhance the panoramic sensation. A post and beam structure in the main body of the house is used to articulate space that is then further defined by varying ceiling height relative to the intimacy of the rooms use.
The house is visually anchored to the site with a natural stone water table forming the base of a sprawling front porch that is comfortably inviting to guests and neighbors. The stone porch exterior "room" connects to the interior with stone floors in the family entry area. The mahogany floors and cherry wood doors and cabinetry provide a comfortable elegance complementing the exposed timber structure.
The combination of natural materials, articulation structure, and melding architectural styles allows these varied requirements to come together in dynamic harmony.

Date of Completion:
1999

Building Area:
7,500 SF

Primary Materials:
Natural Stone Water Table 4” and 8” Cedar Siding Stone Porch Connecting to Stone Floor Entry Area Mahogany Floors Cherry Wood Doors and Custom Cabinetry Exposed Timber Structure

This project was featured on a 2003 episode of 'New Spaces' on Home & Garden Television.