Where Vision Becomes Address

A quaint mid-century cottage with a 1950s woodworking character worth preserving, not replacing. The challenge was expanding the home's footprint and function without losing what made it delightful in the first place. The result is a residence with the warmth of a lodge and the proportions of a true family home.

A constrained lakeshore site where the grade, the views, and the water access all pull in different directions. The siting decisions made here determine how the home is lived in for decades: which level captures the lake, which spaces connect to the outdoors, and how three generations share a home without sharing a schedule.

Our client sought to create a modern, maintenance-friendly residence in Engelsma's exclusive Ada Terra Nova neighborhood that would maximize views of the adjacent nature preserve while providing specialized spaces for family members and professional work.

Our client envisioned a coastal-inspired retreat set on their remarkable 97-acre private lake property in Rockford—a residence that would combine expansive space for family with specialized zones for personal interests and recreation while capturing the essence of coastal architecture rarely seen in Michigan.

This exceptional project for a prominent West Michigan family called for a residence that would accommodate sophisticated entertaining, incorporate spaces for their lifestyle, and reflect their refined taste through exquisite design and craftsmanship worthy of publication.