THIS LAKE-HOUSE WAS DESIGNED TO BE BOTH ON THE SLOPE OF A HILL AND ON THE WATER. THE LONG, LINEAR DESIGN REFLECTS THE SHAPE AND MOTION OF A SCULL. THE HOUSE USES A PREDOMINATELY OPEN PLAN OF TWO INTERSECTING RECTANGLES. IT INCLUDES A MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE PORCH, ONE BATHROOM, A CHILD'S BEDROOM, AN ART STUDIO OVERLOOKING THE LAKE, A LIVING AND KITCHEN AREA, AND AN INDOOR BOATHOUSE WITH DIRECT ACCESS TO THE WATER. A MAJOR PORTION OF THE ROOF IS A SKYLIGHT THAT IS SHADED TO ALLOW IN ONLY AMBIENT LIGHT, AND THE WINDOWS ARE LOUVERED TO HELP WITH SHADING DURING HOTTER PARTS OF THE DAY.
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