WHAT DRIVES US
Where the best things in life happen.
The homes we design are modern, purposeful, and user-driven. They welcome gatherings, encourage family, and express, enable and enhance everyday life. They become the backgrounds for your life’s most unforgettable moments.
WHAT WE CREATE
We've honed our award-winning design process while working with dozens of clients on projects located both near and far.
A DESIGN PROCESS WITH AWARD-WINNING RESULTS
Your home starts with you.
You are the most important part of this whole process. When you’re excited, we are excited. So our ears perk up when you explain your visions and goals. We lean in and take detailed notes, as we begin to envision the countless ways we can translate your ideas into a bright, clear solution.
A TEAM OF ARCHITECTS DEDICATED TO YOU
A different kind of architect.
Don’t get us wrong— we're architects, but not the kind you’re thinking of. Sure, we craft breathtaking functional spaces, call scribbles drawings, and know all the fancy words for an entryway. But the truth is architecture isn’t that complicated.
Eric De Witt
Principal and Architect
Dana Grassmid
Architect
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"We went into the design process with a pretty clear notion of what we wanted. Not only did Eric and Dana at Lucid help us realize that vision; they propelled the design from sound to spectacular. Our home is everything we wanted, and more."
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Excited to share our Hutchins Lake Project!
Just completed for a family from Chicago who grew up spending summers right here on this lake. When a site with an old home in need of a lot of work came up for sale, they saw an opportunity to bring their memories full circle by creating a new modern retreat in the place that means so much to them.
This home is all about connection - to the water, to family, and to the memories that inspired it.
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On this bluffside site, Lake Michigan hides just beyond the bluff line, so we lifted the main level to meet it. By raising the living spaces, the home connects with the horizon, framing the water through the canopy and making every sunset part of the daily rhythm.
Architecture isn’t about forcing a view, it’s about finding it.
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Visited the Turtle Point job site over the weekend, and Northern Michigan in full fall color is truly something to behold.
There’s nothing like being on site this time of year - crisp air, golden light, and a landscape that constantly reminds us why we design the way we do. Context always comes first, and this context is stunning.
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On site yesterday meeting for a new project - one of our favorite parts of the process.
Before we ever put pencil to paper, we love getting to know the land, the context, and the people we’re designing for. Walking the site gives us a deeper sense of the environment and how the future home can respond to it and we are pretty excited about the rolling topography and views on this one!
Can’t wait to begin shaping ideas for this project. More to come!
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We’re excited to introduce The Northshore Residence - our newest, most ambitious design to date and the culmination of over three years of thoughtful design, meticulous planning, and dedicated craftsmanship.
Nestled in the dune grass on the shore of Lake Michigan, this modern lakefront retreat is a striking example of contemporary luxury: clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass, and sweeping views that bring the natural beauty of the dunes and water into every room. The home’s unique H-shaped layout creates a series of intimate courtyards, offering both seclusion and seamless indoor-outdoor living while carefully framing select views of the lake and landscape. Every element was designed with intention, from the material palette to the way light moves through the spaces, resulting in a home that feels grounded, private, and connected to its surroundings.
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Where’s the weekend taking you?
Lucid is headed north to visit a few of our projects and scout some potential new sites. There’s nothing quite like Northern Michigan in the fall… and we couldn’t be more inspired.
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Views and Outdoor Connections
Think of the courtyard as your home’s heart - let the rooms flow around it, blur the boundaries between indoors and out, and the home’s spaces come alive with light and movement.
Courtyard living brings light, air, and calm into the center of your home. From quiet mornings to lively evenings, it becomes a spot for daily retreat.
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Iwannah let you in on a secret…
We just broke ground on our newest happy place - Iwannah Guest House!
Just off Lake Michigan, built for all the family at once, late-night stories, cooking meals, beach days, and all the cozy vibes.
Renderings of all the things that are about to happen, but we’re already obsessed.
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Introducing The Northshore Residence - our newest home and the result of three years of thoughtful design and construction. Here’s a glimpse of modern luxury on the lake: floor-to-ceiling glass, clean lines, and breathtaking views.
More to come soon.
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