Long Beach Residence

Long Beach Residence

Lake Michigan’s shore in Long Beach was the central location selected for the creation of a beach residence for a family of nine siblings and their children and grandchildren to gather together from across the US.

Designed to Entertain

The home is designed with intimate sized mini-suite bedroom accommodations and distinct, warm, and personal feeling interior spaces.  Entertainment of large family groups is possible with the provision of two levels of gathering zones, each with their own living room, kitchen and dining rooms.  This allows for one to be formal and lifted up for views across the lake to peek at Chicago’s skyline and the other accommodate a relaxed life at the beach level.  Utilizing the steep slope from road level to beach level allows for each floor to open fully to the waterfront.  Decks, patios, fireplaces, and outdoor cooking centers boost outdoor living possibilities.

Project Details

Principal

Eric De Witt

Location

Long Beach, IN

Features

Steel fireplace, two-story curtain wall glass, custom stair, outdoor living and firepit

Collaborators

Construction

Mike Schaap Builders

Interior

Tom Landry

Photography

Eric De Witt

Recognition

Award Name
Year
AIA Grand Rapids Honor Award
2019
RealCedar Cedar Book 12
2016