Point Betsie Residence
DESIGNED TO BE
The Point Betsie Retreat is a home designed as a generational family retreat on the northern Lake Michigan shoreline. The home is carefully sited on a sensitive critical dune site to work with the natural topography and to maintain as many of the existing tree forms as possible. The building form echoes many of the historical structures in the area.
Due to the EGLE critical dune setbacks, views of the water are only possible from the upper level of the home.
Primary living and sleeping spaces are grouped on the upper level of the house to capture the water views, while secondary sleeping spaces and entertainment zones of the house are located on the ground floor. Durable thermally modified wood and metal roofing is chosen as the material palette to provide a shield to the weather and high exposure of the site.
Project Details
Principal
Eric De Witt
Location
Frankfort, MI
Features
Cantilevered living room, stone fireplace, modern curtain wall glass, custom stair, outdoor living, guest house
