Residential Arctitectural Design

New Residences

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Private Residence, Lake Michigan - New Buffalo Michigan

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Private Residence, Lake Michigan - New Buffalo Michigan

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Private Residence, Eagle Lake - Edwardsburg Michigan

Challenge: An acquisition of a premium, large lake lot for a permanent home left the Owner debating between renovating a 30-year old home or tearing down and building new.

Private Residence, Bremen Indiana

The long time owners of a farm home on a picturesque equestrian ranch farm were in a quandary as to whether to renovate the existing home that was no longer fitting for them in performance or appearance but was situated in a location and setting that they had come to love, or to build a new home.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: A very narrow lake lot with a 60-year old, five-bedroom cabin no longer met the needs of a growing family.

Private Residence, Eagle Lake - Edwardsburg Michigan

Challenge: Utilizing a narrow waterfront site, create a Tuscan-inspired year round home that can accommodate large family gatherings as well as intimate day-to-day living.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: After owning the original summer cottage for more than 15 years, the Owners decided it was time to tear down and rebuild in order to make a permanent move to the lake. However, retention of the classic “cottage” feeling was or prime importance, serving as a reminder of the simplicity of the previous weekend home. 

Private Residence, St. Joseph River

Challenge: Create a timeless home for a returning client using a mix of classic and modern materials and forms.

The Sanctuary, Niles Michigan

Challenge: To design a home that integrates with the natural surroundings in a new subdivision with highly wooded and severely sloping lots.

Helman Residence, Mishawaka Indiana

Challenge: For the architect to build a flagship home to represent himself and the firm for years to come.

Private Residence, Bristol Indiana

Challenge: What to do with an old, dated home that lies on a beautiful 30 acre private wooded property.

Barrington Estates, Mishawaka Indiana

Challenge: To change an existing gravel pit site by recycling and reclaiming the land with the goal of creating one of the finest custom home sites in the county.

Sechrist Residence, Nappanee Indiana

Challenge: To create a conservative budget home with an emphasis on both programmed space and aesthetic quality.

Private Residence, Elkhart Indiana

Challenge: Designing with limited lot space on a very narrow lot overlooking the St. Joseph river.

The Pier House, Diamond lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: An extremely narrow site which had to accommodate an existing garage structure out at the street for a guest house. Also, the owner loved sitting on the pier.

The Reserve, Niles Michigan

Challenge: Creating a Colorado resort-style home on two hilly and completely wooded lots that would blend in to the natural surroundings. Residence is to include a six-car garage and indoor pool.

Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Indiana

Challenge: To convert a deteriorated house on one shallow lake lot into a dual dwelling for two multigenerational families that looks like a single home without looking like a duplex.

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Renovations & Additions

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Private Residence, St. Joseph River

Challenge: The renovation of a dated two story home that had been poorly added onto for years.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: Creating a new dramatic lakeside façade for an existing undistinguishable two-story home.

Private Residence, Klinger Lake - Sturgis Michigan

Challenge: Update the look of the home with new features to make it more aesthetically pleasing.

"Nantucket" Style Lake Home, Diamond lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: Renovate a lake home for year-round occupancy, yet maintain a feel of a lake cottage.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: Provide a new look to their existing lake home, while creating a new Master Suite on the second floor.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: To create additional family living space and more sleeping quarters while retaining the quaint cottage aesthetic.

Private Residence, South Bend Indiana

Challenge: Create a new Master Suite, that takes advantage of the longitudinal view of their property, and a new Kitchen for their cooking aspirations.

Private Residence, Birch Lake - Vandalia Michigan

Challenge: Update the exterior and interior of the home while adding a new entry and second floor Master Suite on a "postage stamp" size lot.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: Turn the existing deteriorating ranch home into a cute cottage while adding a covered porch.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: Renovate the second floor Master Suite and Deck. Renovate the Kitchen and Entry sequence on the first floor and provide a Screen Porch addition.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

Challenge: To transform a dated and well-worn cottage to a present-day home, fitting for modern family life and for its prominent setting on beautiful Diamond Lake.

Private Residence, Diamond Lake - Cassopolis Michigan

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Private Residence, Nappanee Indiana

Challenge: To update a cherished family home in order to meet the needs of a growing family and a desire for a fresh look.