Pamela Sandler Architect

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Pamela Sandler Architect
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Modern Lake House with Classical Roots

On beautiful Onota Lake in the Berkshires, this modern build utilizes classical elements like structural trusses, corner windows, vertical space, and open plans to create a multi-textured, light-filled retreat with views from every room.
Project Year: 2025
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 01201
This light-filled kitchen and dining area is designed as a cohesive gathering space—open, generous, and quietly refined. A custom millwork palette in soft neutrals provides a calm architectural backdrop, while warm wood floors and a substantial dining table ground the room with natural texture....
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This light-filled kitchen and dining area is designed as a cohesive gathering space—open, generous, and quietly refined. A custom millwork palette in soft neutrals provides a calm architectural backdrop, while warm wood floors and a substantial dining table and two custom islands ground the room....
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This entry sequence is conceived as an architectural threshold. Horizontal shiplap cladding wraps the volume to reinforce a sense of continuity and scale, while crisp reveals and substantial trim articulate transitions between planes. The stair is treated as a crafted element rather than a utility,...
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This entry sequence is conceived as an architectural threshold. Horizontal shiplap cladding wraps the volume to reinforce a sense of continuity and scale, while crisp reveals and substantial trim articulate transitions between planes. The stair is treated as a crafted element rather than a utility,...
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This double-height living space is organized around a clear structural and material logic. Exposed timber trusses define the vaulted, 31-foot ceiling, with expressed connections and exposed steel plates emphasizing load paths and joinery. Vertical and horizontal wood paneling is carefully...
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
A classic primary bedroom suite with fireplace, corner windows, 12-foot ceilings , classical custom molding, and extensive windows.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Primary bedroom suite is more window than wall, with a gas fireplace, traditional mantle, classic wallpaper and 12-foot ceilings and a view facing the lake.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Primary bathroom off the primary bedroom suite, with double sinks, marble countertop, tape lighting in the shower niche, custom tiling, and a built in steam shower with color-controlled lights in the ceiling.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Primary bathroom, double sink, marble countertop, custom tiling, and steam option shower.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This second staircase is highlighted by a custom painted mural and reading nook.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This family/media/music room on the second floor of the house is located just off the loft space and faces the lake for maximum views.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Lake view classical bedroom with bronze fixture accents, corner windows, and a wallpaper highlight wall at the head of the bed.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Lake view classical bedroom with bronze fixture accents, corner windows, and a wallpaper highlight wall at the head of the bed.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Guest bathroom, marble countertop, custom scalloped tiling, and custom vanity.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Guest bathroom, marble countertop, custom scalloped tiling, and custom vanity.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
A third guest bedroom with wallpaper accent wall and multiple windows and custom headboard.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Secondary staircase mural extends to the second floor hallway which is filled with windows and bronze accented sconces and natural wood flooring.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Loft view of the main living room, with structural trusses, marble ring chandeliers, recessed lighting, shiplap and natural wood walls,.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Loft view of the main living room, with structural trusses, marble ring chandeliers, recessed lighting, shiplap and natural wood walls,.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
This family/media/music room on the second floor of the house is located just off the loft space and faces the lake for maximum views.
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots
Modern Lake House with Classical Roots