Lake Michigan Residence

lake michigan residence.

Illinois

A home that layers living spaces—private space for a couple above, and a more compact residence for extended family below—embedded into a bluff over Lake Michigan, with landscape design by Maria Smithberg.

• Project Team

  Dirk Denison Architects |
  Architect

  Dirk Denison Architects |
  Interior Designer

  Dirk Denison Architects |
  Art Consultant

  Enspect Engineering Services |
  Structural Engineer

  Endres-Ware Architects-Engineers |
  Structural Design

  Building Engineering Systems, LLC |
  Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineers

  I.C. Consulting, Inc. |
  Civil Engineer

  Terracon Consultants, Inc. |
  Geotechnical Engineer

  Scott Byron & Company |
  Landscape Architect

  Maria Smithburg / Artemisia |
  Landscape Designer

  Tom Harris |
  Photographer

  Eric Laignel |
  Photographer

  Bill Zbaren |
  Photographer

  Tom Rossiter |
  Photographer

• Awards

  2019 Interior Design Magazine |
  Best in Design Award

  2018 AIA Chicago Design Excellence Award |
  Distinguished Building

  2015 AIA Chicago Small Projects Award |
  Cast Aluminum Table