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These beautiful, three-story, updated shingle-style cottages are perched atop a bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan, and was designed to make the most of its towering vistas.

Elements of Craftsman and Shingle Style give this cottage an inherently American appeal.

The walk-out rear of the home reflects the two main gables from the front, allowing fantastic views from every room.

There is a tension between the contemporary and the classic, which is a big part of the Pemberley's charm, achieved by balancing and simplifying historic designs and details.

Designed for a client who grew up in a historic Arts-and-Crafts home near Chicago yet wanted a modern floor plan and feel, the innovative Pemberley achieves a delicate balance between the past and present. It's picturesque roofline stretches and angles, enlivened by varying peaks, eaves, gables, chimneys and textures. The Old World-inspired residence appears to emerge from its... more »

The feel of the Italian countryside

This European-inspired design features a centralized brick courtyard with a fountain, exterior stucco and stone and a classic clay tile roof.

Italian influences on this design include a formal European garden and an authentic working vineyard circling the lake. Tuscan touches include timber headers on the exterior, exposed beams and rafter tails inside and out.