{"id":227190,"date":"2024-06-05T09:12:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_project&p=227190"},"modified":"2024-06-12T13:27:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T17:27:56","slug":"artistic-lakeside-home-in-michigan-by-dspace-studio","status":"publish","type":"id_project","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/projects\/artistic-lakeside-home-in-michigan-by-dspace-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace Nature In This Home on the Hills of Lake Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The upper level of the two-tier deck is for dining, the lower one for lounging around a firepit. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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June 5, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Peter Webster<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Ty Cole; Styling: Cate Ragan<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Embrace Nature In This Home on the Hills of Lake Michigan<\/h1>\n\n\n

Thousands of years of westward winds have built up clusters of rolling sand dunes along Lake Michigan\u2019s eastern shoreline. One of the largest and most impressive of these groups is at Saugatuck, and it\u2019s there\u2014on top of a dune\u2014that architect Kevin Toukoumidis and his partner, a doctor, built their new house. \u201cWe sought a place that blurred architecture, art, and nature,\u201d says Toukoumidis, founding principal of dSPACE Studio<\/a> across the lake in Chicago, where the couple also has an apartment. \u201cIn short, a home that offered an innovative, highly tailored response to the nuances and con\u00adsiderations involved in coastal living amidst sand hills.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first challenge was the 4\u00ad-acre site: Not only did zoning regulations reduce its buildable area to a mere 40-\u00adby-\u00ad50\u00ad-foot postage stamp but a 2007 fire had also decimated the undeveloped dune, stripping it of all trees and greenery. \u201cWe replanted it with native vegetation\u2014dune grass, junipers, even some cacti,\u201d the architect continues. \u201cAs the landscape grows in, it will naturally obscure the structure over time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On top of a lakeside dune in Saugatuck, Michigan, the lap-pool terrace at a new two-story house by dSPACE Studio\u2014the architect and his partner\u2019s own residence\u2014is clad in Matteo Thun\u2019s Sensi porcelain stoneware, as are most interior floors and countertops; the commissioned sculpture, Icarus, is by Curt Pieper. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The two-\u00adlevel, 4,000\u00ad-square-\u00adfoot residence sits lightly on its constricted footprint, as if it has landed gently on the ridge without disturbing the sur\u00adrounding ecology. A series of massing studies led to its compact, blocky form, which appears to be single-\u00adstory from the entry but, as the land falls away, presents a full\u00ad-height glazed facade to the lake. The ultra-thin steel\u00ad frame roof looks flat but actually slopes slightly upward to embrace even more of the sky-\u00adand-water vista. From the shore below, only the upper portion of the house is visible\u2014a low\u00ad-slung composition clad in sand-\u00adcolor stucco and sheltered by broad eaves lined with hemlock planks, the amber\u00ad tone wood helping further integrate the structure into the natural setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConnecting to nature is important to us,\u201d Toukoumidis affirms, noting that the region offers four seasons\u2019 worth of alfresco pursuits, from water activities in summer to cross\u00ad-country skiing in winter. \u201cI created an abundance of outdoor spaces,\u201d room like enclaves that include a two-tier ipe deck, one level for dining, the other with a firepit and lounge seating; a slender lap \u00adpool terrace; and an upper-\u00adlevel lake \u00adfacing balcony. The latter two areas are paved with porcelain stoneware, a tawny material that\u2019s used for floors and countertops throughout, another link between interior and exterior zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shading the courtyard, a pergola-like roof extension with fixed aluminum louvers has a central aperture for a ginkgo tree. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That connection is played with virtuosic skill in the entry courtyard, a place of wel\u00adcome, transition, and respite with a ginkgo tree at its center. The gravel\u00ad-floored quad\u00adrangle is guarded by a palisade of rotatable Cor-\u00adTen panels that function like massive vertical louvers\u2014a kinetic, Richard Serra\u00ad-esque sculpture that serves as the property\u2019s front gate. The 1\u20442\u00adinch\u00adthick steel vanes can be angled to frame views\u2014inviting glimpses into the house or broader vistas of the for\u00adested hillside behind it\u2014as well as provide shelter on windy days. A pergolalike roof extension incorporating fixed aluminum louvers \u201chelps define the courtyard as an outdoor room as well as protecting it from the intense midday sun,\u201d the architect ob\u00adserves, while a fire bowl, chairs, and bench with a Cor-Ten wine \u00adbottle holder create a hospitable spot for plein air entertaining. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry is on the top level, which encom\u00adpasses a great room flanked by the balcony and pool terrace; an intimate, glass-enclosed dining room; and the main bedroom and adjoining porch, screened with more fixed aluminum louvers. The lower floor, which emerges from the dune, includes two guest bedrooms with a shared patio and glass-\u00adwalled showers overlooking the water; a bunk room; and a flex room \u201cthat\u2019s currently a home gym,\u201d Toukoumidis reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Konstantin Grcic\u2019s Noctambule pendant fixture hangs over the kitchen island along with Noctambule lighting by Flos, while a pair of commissioned artworks by Martina Hamrik animates the wall. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The interior material and color palettes are limited: Along with the porcelain stoneware, oak or painted plaster clads most surfaces. \u201cI wanted a sense of calmness and uniformity throughout,\u201d the architect explains, \u201cnothing to compete with the lake or the landscape, which are the real stars of the show.\u201d They can be enjoyed via extensive, eco-\u00adfriendly triple\u00ad-pane glazing, not least the great room\u2019s 30-\u00adfoot\u00ad-long wall of sliding doors. Above the custom kitchen island hangs a striking Konstantin Grcic pendant fixture, a 4\u00ad-foot\u00ad-tall sculptural form in handblown glass that almost disappears against the windows during the day, epitomizing the non\u00adcompete aesthetic of the interiors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furniture\u2014contemporary pieces, modernist classics, and custom built\u00ad ins\u2014is elegantly low\u00adkey. Hans Wegner\u2019s iconic Elbow chairs in a custom sandy color pull up to the kitchen island, while in the living area Pierre Paulin swivel chairs sit next to the windows. \u201cThey rotate perfectly,\u201d Toukoumidis notes, \u201cso you can turn to gaze at the lake, face the fireplace,\u201d or join a con\u00adversational group seated around the architect\u2019s nesting cocktail tables\u2014\u201cthe idea is they\u2019re planes that shift like the dune does, though we hope that doesn\u2019t happen too much in our lifetimes,\u201d he adds with a laugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sanja Knezovi\u0107\u2019s Match sectional and Pierre Paulin\u2019s Pumpkin swiveling chair flank custom nesting cocktail tables in the living area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Decimated in a fire, the undeveloped dune has been stabilized with replanted native marram grass and junipers. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the replanted vegetation will ensure the dune is absolutely stable. \u201cOne of my favorite things is walking up to the house from the beach, getting immersed in the grassy landscape,\u201d Toukoumidis concludes. \u201cYou\u2019re really presented with the architecture and nature as one.\u201d And with luck, the strains of a Debussy piano prelude will drift down the slope, the doctor playing the baby grand in the living room high above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stroll Through This Artistic Lakeside Home In Michigan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The upper level of the two-tier deck is for dining, the lower one for lounging around a firepit. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A custom palisade of rotatable Cor-Ten panels guards the front courtyard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A 30-foot-long expanse of triple-pane glass sliding doors in the great room opens to a balcony and Lake Michigan beyond. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Oak slats, a recurring motif throughout, cover a wall in the entry foyer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The overhanging roof\u2019s soffits are lined with hemlock planks, while steps and decking are ipe. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On the lower level, prints by Rachel Breeden complement a guest bedroom\u2019s oak headboard, nightstands, and window seat, all custom. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A welcoming vignette in the courtyard comprises a fire bowl, Tadao Inouye\u2019s Kantan chair, a Walter Lamb table, and a custom bench and wine holder. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In the powder room, a custom porcelain sink joins Allied Maker\u2019s Trimless Mini Orb sconces.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Jordi Canudas\u2019s Dipping Light pendants frame the custom oak headboard and wall slats in the main bedroom, which opens onto the porch, its ceiling fan and heaters allowing for near year-round use. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Enclosed with fixed aluminum louvers, the screened porch is furnished with Ann Marie Vering\u2019s Moto sofa and Richard Frinier\u2019s Stretch chairs. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
PROJECT TEAM\u00a0<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

DSPACE STUDIO:<\/strong> JORDAN SNITTJER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R:HOME:<\/strong> AUDIOVISUAL CONSULTANT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOODFRIEND MAGRUDER STRUCTURE:<\/strong> STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STONE HEDGE LANDSCAPE SERVICE:<\/strong> LANDSCAPING CONTRACTOR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARMAZEM DESIGN:<\/strong> WOODWORK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STUDIO G:<\/strong> GLASSWORK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

HARMSEN STEEL:<\/strong> METALWORK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUILDERS:<\/strong> GENERAL CONTRACTOR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROJECT SOURCES<\/h6><\/div>\n\n\n\n

FROM FRONT ORE:<\/strong> PLANTERS (POOL TERRACE). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JANUS ET CIE:<\/strong> CHAISE LOUNGES (POOL TERRACE), RUG (PORCH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CORTEN:<\/strong> STEEL PANELS, BENCH, WINE HOLDER (COURTYARD). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KAFKA GRANITE:<\/strong> STABILIZED GRAVEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PALOFORM:<\/strong> FIRE BOWL (COURTYARD), FIREPIT (LOWER DECK). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIZAL:<\/strong> LOUVERS (COURTYARD, PORCH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARL HANSEN & S\u00d8N:<\/strong> CHAIRS (KITCHEN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUB-ZERO:<\/strong> REFRIGERATOR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WOLF:<\/strong> OVEN. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PITT COOKING AMERICA:<\/strong> COOKTOP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE GALLEY:<\/strong> SINK. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLOS:<\/strong> PENDANT FIXTURE, SPOTLIGHTS (KITCHEN), OUTDOOR FIXTURES. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEADESIGN:<\/strong> SINK FITTINGS (KITCHEN, POWDER ROOM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMFORT & CO.:<\/strong> RECESSED CEILING FIXTURES (KITCHEN). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARNEGIE FABRICS:<\/strong> WINDOW SEAT FABRIC (BEDROOM), CURTAIN FABRIC (BEDROOMS). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROSTORIA:<\/strong> SECTIONAL (LIVING AREA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JAYSON HOME:<\/strong> PILLOWS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LIGNE ROSET:<\/strong> ARMCHAIR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RH:<\/strong> RUG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALLIED MAKER:<\/strong> SCONCES (POWDER ROOM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RBW:<\/strong> SCONCES (PORCH). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHRISTIAN NYBERG:<\/strong> WOOD BOWL. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHED FINE GOODS:<\/strong> LINEN THROW (PORCH), BEDSPREAD, PILLOW (MAIN BEDROOM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MARSET:<\/strong> PENDANT FIXTURES (MAIN BEDROOM). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EQ3:<\/strong> RUG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

THROUGHOUT FLORIM:<\/strong> STONEWARE SURFACING, FLOOR TILE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BABMAR; BROWN JORDAN:<\/strong> OUTDOOR FURNITURE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PANORAMAH!:<\/strong> CUSTOM WINDOWS, CUSTOM EXTERIOR DOORS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DELTA MILLWORKS:<\/strong> EXTERIOR SOFFITS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.:<\/strong> PAINT. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n