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After removing the partitions that separated the kitchen and main living area, the entire kitchen was expanded towards the living room. This expansion allowed for a larger kitchen footprint, which incorporated more cabinetry storage, counter space, and an oversized island with seating. Furdowns were removed to give the sense of a loftier space, which in turn, created a brighter area overall. The addition of recessed can lighting and island pendants illuminate all corners of the kitchen. The herringbone pattern on the floor captures a classic, elegant feature that runs throughout the home. Lastly, running the same countertop material onto the backsplash allows for easy clean-up and a sweeping, clean look.

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Architecture, Interior design and construction by Zeev Orlov
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After removing the partitions that separated the kitchen and main living area, the entire kitchen was expanded towards the living room. This expansion allowed for a larger kitchen footprint, which incorporated more cabinetry storage, counter space, and an oversized island with seating. Furdowns were removed to give the sense of a loftier space, which in turn, created a brighter area overall. The addition of recessed can lighting and island pendants illuminate all corners of the kitchen. The herringbone pattern on the floor captures a classic, elegant feature that runs throughout the home. Lastly, running the same countertop material onto the backsplash allows for easy clean-up and a sweeping, clean look.

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Coming up with new ideas is always challenging, but the challenge seems even more difficult to overcome when the starting point is quite limiting. In the case of this residential project, the starting point was an existing foundation, that needed to be used for the future building. Therefore, the footprint of the house needed to remain the same, however, the functions needed adjustments since the requirements and priorities of the owners changed in the previous years. Another aspect that involved limitations but in a totally different sense was the setting - a beautiful place near a lake, surrounded by wild vegetation - and our challenge was to integrate the house while emphasizing the view. We managed to do so by using large glass areas towards the lake, by laying the house properly on the sloped ground and by the use of materials. Because we didn't want to interfere with the all-natural vibe of the surroundings, we preferred using all-natural materials: wood as a structural material as well as an interior and exterior wall finishing, natural stone on both façades and pavements, ceramic roofing. The result now peacefully lays near the lake, a discrete presence, while hosting the life of a family and all the peace of mind one can get.