Zinc House

Chicago 6,000 sf, 5 bed, 7 bath This Lakeview home has a strong connection to nature while maintaining privacy in its urban setting. The L-shaped plan features a shielded façade and a rear elevation defined by a two-story window wall overlooking a secluded yard. The project brief included a primary suite with a sundeck, a sport court, and a kid’s hangout room. ​The front elevation is composed of three parallel planes that step back from the street. Clad in warm zinc, the planes are separated by floor-to-ceiling windows that admit light while preserving privacy. The second and third planes have glass insets, and the third plane is partially clad in wood laminate. The effect is a feeling of pulling back the zinc to reveal the structure of the home. ​Inside, a switchback staircase with floating wood treads offers views of the garden while circulating through the interior. Suspended above the great room, a steel ribbon staircase creates a moment of awe on the way to the primary suite. The suite has a two-sided fireplace opening to a sundeck where a stainless steel spa overlooks the skyline