Dune Rider
The critical protected sand dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan provide a narrative backdrop for this modern vacation home. Modeled after beachfront homes commonly seen along the seaside dunes of New England, this home was customized to the site and built to withstand the unique weather conditions of the area all while being as energy efficient as possible.
Competing with the construction limitations of building near the protected dunes as well as the lake, local wildlife, and other site conditions, the home is tailored to meet the needs of the owners while treading lightly on the pristine landscape. Designed to be an open and functional home, many of the rooms are flexible spaces that convert to sleeping areas to accommodate large groups of friends and family.
“The concept for the home was to have a platform floating above the dunes. The house has a single great room where if you look to the east, you see the sand dune, and if you look west, you see the expansive waterfront view of Lake Michigan, bringing the landscape right though the building and out to the water. The owners wanted a house that would disappear and blend into the landscape as much as possible. The timbers were very lightly treated so they could be used inside and outside of the home and left as natural and unfinished as possible."
Garth Goldstein
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