The Owner's personality and lifetime joys are portrayed here. My first of impression of this stock broker seemed to be -structured, business minded, organized, let's get it done. As we got to know each other I discovered his other side- Playful, personable, fun loving, open. He is all of these and rich in his complexity. The building exhibits his dual nature with the business like front only hinting at the exuberance revealed behind.

Waterfront modern

The 400 sq. ft. deck takes advantage of this 2600 sq. ft. modern home's location near the waterfront. The house steps up to allow for open decks at each level. Lexan panels on the decks provide safety and unimpeded views of the lake. The most private side of the site facing the lake opens in myriad ways to the extraordinary setting.

Street side

Each feature on the street side of the house finds more complex expression on other elevations. The clean lines of the exterior clear tongue and groove cedar boards provide the background for a variety of interesting architectural details. Windows move in and out of plane and openings become more complex. Their composition reveals how life is lived within the house.

Cozy modern

The opposite wall features a cantilevered window seat that sneaks a full view of the lake. The guest suite opens to decks on the floor above.

It's in the details

We are leaning over the roof deck rail looking down and left at the semicircular master bedroom deck. Copper cladded deck rails hold clear panels that shelter the decks from wind and allow unimpeded views of the lake. The abutting surfaces of the façade require a high level of resolution. The craft of modern architecture finds its expression in the attention to technical issues generated by transitions between materials.

Unique features

The simple cantilevered arched entry and its copper roof strike the first note of a theme repeated over the other exterior façades.

A Sheltered Bay

The dramatic recess of this cut -out shelters high performance vinyl bay windows. The copper skirt, like the copper used throughout, provides long lasting protection for horizontal surfaces.

The master's bedroom

The master bedroom has its own deck. The owner's personal taste is expressed in the consistency of the color palette. Rich royal blues invigorate the white surroundings. The interior windowsills and aprons are made of rift cut white oak with a light, transparent stain.

The Bachelor Kitchen

The kitchen cabinets, doors and trim, and furniture are made of the same handsome rift cut white oak throughout the house. The light counters and white appliances of this European kitchen are true to the modern style.

The living room

Bright even on cloudy days the dramatic sweep of the bay windows takes in the magnificent view. A step out and down brings the occupants onto the deck.

Living room deck

Looking down and right from the roof deck we see the 400 sq.ft. living room deck. It is lowered so the living room enjoys an uninterrupted view of the lake. Sunbathers enjoy privacy and a view.

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