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Cantilever House
A two-level, lakeside home that stretches out toward the water. Includes dual-volume layout with recessed lower level, cantilevered upper volume facing the lake, shed roofs and orthogonal massing, full-height lakeside glazing, minimalist interior with concrete, wood, and steel finishes, outdoor terrace shaded by cantilever, and site-sensitive landscaping.
Cantilever House was set deep into the hillside slope for privacy and energy efficiency, with a main living floor projecting outward to capture lake views.
The home was designed and built for longevity and low maintenance, while keeping a warm and simple feel throughout. Simple shed roofs and a clean, rectangular layout made framing and waterproofing more efficient, while allowing the structure to sit lightly on the site. Full-height glazing on the lake side opens up the interiors, connecting the main living space directly to the outdoors. Meanwhile, the cantilevered upper volume provides built-in shading and privacy for the spaces below. Inside, the team used simple, durable materials like concrete floors, natural wood, and exposed steel. The final result is a well-built, practical retreat that respects the lakeside camp tradition, updated with modern performance and craft.
Architect | Birdseye |
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Builder | Birdseye |
Woodwork | Birdseye |
Metalwork | Birdseye |
Sitework | Birdseye |
Landscape | Wagner Hodgson |
Photography | Jim Westphalen Photography |
Completed | 2012 |