Concept Statement

The Essential House is one that simplifies the house environment and redefines it in a way to simplify life and what it has to offer. In this case it is redefining how life is lived in the middle of nature and reestablishing yourself within the environment. The design is perched towards the top of a steep hill in Antrim Dells, just off of Brant Road, where it has a pondering view of Lake Michigan. In order to make the most of the 1000 sq ft design and the environment, it is essential that these two work together in a way that it is not out of place, but finding that middle ground. The middle ground in this design will be a private courtyard that stands between the view and the house. The design intentions are to provide many spaces that capture the view that the perched house enables. The house itself contains one and a half bath, a master bedroom, utility room, a kitchen, and a living room. The glass facade between the house and the courtyard are to insure the view towards Lake Michigan, even from the back private area.