PRIVATE RESIDENCE
OGDEN DUNES, INDIANA 1991
In order to enjoy an uninterrupted view of Lake Michigan above the neighboring beach-house, the main living spaces of this residence were lifted to the third floor. The second floor was devoted to the master suite and two children’s bedrooms. The ground floor, located at grade, accommodates an in-law’s apartment and a family room, which opens directly to the outside.
Lake Side View, Night
Situated adjacent to the central stair, the library provides a critical centrally located resource.
Photo by George Lambros.
Light Slot
Constructed with a continuous three foot wide skylight above, a light slot distributes daylight below through an aluminum grate floor on the third floor and open grate stair treads below. An alternating tread stair, located atop the central circulation zone at the third floor, rises up to a roof hatch, to access a future deck.
Photo by William Kildow.
Courtyard View
A view from the main courtyard after a summer rain.
Photo by William Kildow.
Oblique View, Main Entry
An oblique view of the main entry.
Photo by George Lambros.
Light Slot
In order to preserve compactness, a single three foot zone was developed in the house that combines the functions of a stairwell, hallway, and lightwell. A straight run stair is arranged within the zone so that, upon ascending from the entryway, a view of Lake Michigan is gradually revealed through the open risers.
Photo by George Lambros.
See Through Stairs
A view of the stairs in the light slot. The middle landing of the stair doubles as a hall for the entries to the bedrooms.
Photo by George Lambros.
Panorama
At the upper landing of the stair, an expansive window wall of glass greets the visitor, revealing the view of Lake Michigan.
Photo by William Kildow.
Lake Side View, Daytime
At the exterior of the window wall, the upper living floor is prominently marked by a surround of brilliantly colored blue metal panels and a steel framed wood deck, cantilevered from the building with steel pipe supports.
Deck Detail
A detail of the exterior deck facing Lake Michigan.
Photo by George Lambros
Model Shot
A basswood presentation model illustrates the idea of the front courtyard, defined by the future garages and flanking columnar trees.
Photo by Jim Steincamp
