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Nestled into the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, this residence is designed to minimize its environmental impact with a vertical layout and small footprint. Read more
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Nestled into the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, this residence is designed to minimize its environmental impact with a vertical layout and small footprint. The result is a tranquil vacation retreat that soars among the trees and offers views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.

Primary living spaces occupy the top level, above the bedrooms and work spaces, enhancing the feeling of living in a tree house. Windows are oriented for ideal light conditions: the primary suite welcomes morning sun while the kitchen faces west, animating the space with colorful dusk hues.

​Large volumes chiseled from the façade heighten the sculptural quality of the structure. These intentional voids choreograph how light enters the interior and create space for balconies. Clad in warm cedar, the balconies contrast with the white steel skin and offer a comforting sense of human scale.

Building style
Contemporary

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“I interviewed four architecture firms and chose dSPACE because I was impressed with their ability to think through a complex project and simplify it. And, most importantly, because dSPACE had passion and were capable. I'm not a typical client because of my background in real-estate and construction -- I was building a team, and it worked extremely well. My project started as a raw space on the top floor of a condominium high-rise that was not designed to be a stand-alone apartment. There were mechanical and structural challenges, but it had some of the best bones in the city and I didn't want to pass that up. There were no financial surprises and that was delightful. I was trying to stick to a relatively modest budget. I know that in this type of project there is really no such thing, but we were able to deliver the project for less than 30% of my neighbor (who had a similar raw space). That difference really did come down to the thoughtful and innovative design that dSPACE delivered.”

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