Lake Angelus statement
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Derocher/DesRosiers
Photography: James Haefner Photography
In a state with more than 11,000 inland lakes, and surrounded by four of the five deep, freshwater Great Lakes, waterfront homes and cottages are more than just another residential build, but rather an artform for those behind the design and often a generational destination and a way of life for their clients. On the shores of the roughly 470acre Lake Angelus in Oakland County, Michigan, this approximately 17,000-square-foot home, with its striking contemporary lines and rich materiality, create bold architectural statement, while also offering a warm, inviting environment for family and friends. Intentional in its design, the two-story home takes advantage of its peninsular setting on a gentle sloping bluff at the lake’s edge and leaves an impression of cantilever and glass on the façade. Tucked into the trees, the home was designed, built, and crafted by the collaborative and talented team of: DesRosiers Architects Inc. of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Custom Homes By Derocher Inc. of Royal Oak, Michigan; Schaerer Architextural Interiors of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; Vogue Furniture of Royal Oak, Michigan; Wolverine Stone Co. of Warren, Michigan; Gethsemane Corporation of Rochester, Michigan; and Gillette Brothers Pool & Spa of Troy, Michigan. It is defined by an exterior of split face Indiana limestone, cement tile shingles, cedar, and bronze-tinted insulated glass; and welcomes from the spacious auto-court with tiered rooflines and a skylit front canopy entrance. Its design language is a compelling one, elevated through careful construction and intentional integration where home automation, materials, and layout come together in a cohesive narrative. For DesRosiers Architects, an award-winning architectural firm in southeastern Michigan, it is a narrative that at its heart is meant to inspire homeowners equally from the moment they walk into the home as it does years in the future. “My goal is that when the homeowners move in, they are excited, thrilled, and proud to be there; and that even 20 years later when they return from vacation, they will be just as excited,” said Louis DesRosiers, AIA, architect and founding principal of DesRosiers Architects.
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THE CUSTOM BUILD
