Iwannah Residence.

Framed with real structural curved glu-lams, the main feature of the residence is a barrel vault running from the front entry out through living room carrying the views out to the horizon on Lake Michigan. The front entry carries the vaulted idea thru to the front with a lower roofline, one that is intimate and inviting. Kitchen, dining, and living spaces are all anchored on the lakeside of the home to take advantage of the stunning shoreline. Deep overhangs with heavy soffits also help in the balance of the large massing of the house.

A 24’ wide sliding wall seemlessly opens the dining room to outdoor eating and cooking spaces. The master suite is also afforded the same blurred division between interior and exterior. The stair is nestled between public and private areas of the home. Set back from the forms it adjoins, wrapped in glass, and having walls lined with adjacent exterior material, it creates a striking slice thru the project clearing marking a separation of spaces. Floating stair treads, glass handrails, and cathedral ceiling amplify the space’s airiness.