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ABOVE & RIGHT: The program of this waterf ront home came f rom the owners'
desire to transform their existing 1950s, single-level, 70-foot-by 40-foot lakef ront
home into an updated cozy abode. The catch was to maintain the existing
foundation, reclaim as much of the original heart-pine beams as possible, and
preserve the original large stone fireplace. My solution was to slightly modify
the existing footprint and locate the additional heated space above on a new
second level.
FACING PAGE: The most important factor was to increase the views to the lake.
Because of site restrictions, the solution was to design an oversized, cantilevered
bay window in the great room that created an almost panoramic view of the
lake, which helped connect the indoor living space to the outside. Other unique
features include a large screened porch that juts out toward the lake, butterfly
stairs facing the water that invite you in as you approach the house, and an
abundance of natural light.
Photographs by Stan Pipkin, VSI Tours
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