Projects Archive - Lucid Architecture

Northshore Residence

Northshore Residence Shoreline Retreat Located on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan on a rare, nearly level site, this modern residence is nestled among majestic dunes and native beach grass, embracing both the serenity and drama of its setting. With very little elevation change between the home and the water, the design takes full advantage ... Read more

Dunefall Residence

Dunefall Residence Dune Horizon Dunefall unfolds as an L-shaped retreat, quietly attuned to its surroundings. From its vantage point, it reaches outward in two directions - one arm extending toward the tranquil channel and the protected dune preserve beyond, the other turning to acknowledge the vast, ever-changing shoreline of Lake Michigan. Inside, the home gently ... Read more

Hidden Lakes Residence

Lucid Architects, Zeeland, Grand Rapids, MI

Hidden Lakes Residence Floating Fairway House Set on a sloping wooded site adjacent to a private golf course, the client’s goal for this home was both to see and be seen. At its core, this luxury modern home embraces the client’s love of golf and architectural experience. The home takes advantage of a sloping site ... Read more

Rosy Mound Retreat

Rosy Mound Retreat Shoreline Renewal Set on the shore of Lake Michigan, the Rosy Mound Retreat challenges the traditional approach to how a home interacts with its site while also responding to the client’s desire for a modest rugged retreat to replace a failing mid-century modern cottage. "Rosy Mound is all about doing big things ... Read more

Lower Shore Residence

Lower Shore Residence a modern beach house For a couple that loves outdoor activities and hosting large gatherings, this modern home is designed to accommodate their lifestyle and be a launchpad for adventures into northern Michigan. The Lake Michigan side of the home, opens wide as living spaces are lined with glass that pulls in ... Read more

Oval Dunes Residence

Oval Dunes Residence A SECLUDED COURTYARD Near the sleepy vacation town of Saugatuck, Michigan is a forested, rolling 6-acre parcel that is the site for this incredible home. Wooded sand dunes provide the back drop for the home, but also impart strict state Critical Dune regulations which require careful design and placement of the home, ... Read more

Old Mission Residence

Old Mission Residence Vineyard Refuge Set high on a site overlooking a vineyard on the Old Mission Peninsula, this modern residence was designed as a quiet retreat for a busy couple looking to step away from their daily routines. The architecture takes its cues directly from the land, relying on a restrained exterior palette of ... Read more

Sharps Creek Residence

Sharps Creek Residence currated country Sharps Creek was designed for these moments: spaces that feel open to the quiet Michigan countryside yet cozy, where modern simplicity meets the warmth of tradition and old-world character. Afternoons drift between the porch, the lawn, and the barn nearby, while evenings gather everyone back inside as the lights glow ... Read more

Miegakure Residence

Miegakure Residence hide and reveal Miegakure (見え隠れ) is a traditional Japanese garden design concept meaning "hide and reveal," where scenic views are deliberately, partially obscured by elements like trees, hills, or walls. It encourages exploration, creating a sense of mystery and making small spaces feel vast by compelling the viewer to imagine what is hidden. “While visiting ... Read more

San Lucia Residence

San Lucia Residence project description San Lucia Residence is conceived as an inward-looking home that unfolds around a private, central courtyard. Heavy, tactile brick "bookend" walls anchor the home to the earth. Expansive cantilevered overhangs reach outward to shelter the living spaces, blurring the line between indoors and out. Brought to life through a curated ... Read more

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