Between the city and Lake Michigan. St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects
25/07/2021.
[Michigan] USA
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Located along an extensive grass dune facing Lake Michigan, one of the so-called Great Lakes located in the northwestern United States stands St. Joseph Residence II, a family residence designed by the Wheeler Kearns Architects studio.
The complex of simple finishes is composed of three volumes of the gabled roof, with large windows, exterior and interior rooms that offer clients spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area.
The complex of simple finishes is composed of three volumes of the gabled roof, with large windows, exterior and interior rooms that offer clients spectacular views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding area.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects. Photograph by Steve Hall, Hall + Merrick Photographers.
Site plan. St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects.
Basement plan. St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects.
Ground floor plan. St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects.
Second floor plan. St. Joseph Beach Residence II by Wheeler Kearns Architects.
Outside, the house projected by Wheeler Kearns Architects has a wood finish and cedar tiles, on which the metallic black window frames stand out, while inside the finishes are also made of wood, however, the materials are thinner than outside.
Thanks to its location, St. Joseph Residence II offers us both magnificent views of the lake and the street, as well as the façade that faces the street and the one that faces the lake are not the same, the exterior façade offers more privacy. , while the interior becomes a window of direct connection with the lake.
Thanks to its location, St. Joseph Residence II offers us both magnificent views of the lake and the street, as well as the façade that faces the street and the one that faces the lake are not the same, the exterior façade offers more privacy. , while the interior becomes a window of direct connection with the lake.
Description of project by Wheeler Kearns Architects
St. Joseph Residence II is a new single-family residence nestled into expansive dune grass along Lake Michigan. In response to the client’s desire for intimate living spaces, lake views, and privacy from the street, a cluster of vernacular volumes clad in soft, weathering materials are crafted to create a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for the family and guests.
The site offers two distinct environments, street side and lake side. The street-facing “neighborhood” facade is expressed with crisp black-steel, punched openings and a formal entry court. By contrast, on the lake side, floor-to-ceiling glass provides panoramic westward views to the dunes and Lake Michigan.
Horizontal shiplap wood-cladding and cedar shingles are detailed in a taut, minimal way, and are designed to both protect and weather gracefully in the constant wind coming off the lake. Instead of using local or endangered hardwood siding, an acetylated wood siding, RadiataAccoya, was selected for its sustainable, durable, and rot-resisting features. Stainless steel fasteners are used to withstand the acidity of the chosen siding.
Inside, finer finishes contrast to the weathered outside surfaces, creating warm and intimate environments. Gathering spaces, throughout the separate volumes, are all united by continuous white oak floors, ceilings and millwork. A suspended steel entry staircase features monolithic white oak treads, and a wood top-rail attached to the steel railings.
Throughout the home, inside and out, finished or exposed, wood captures the ever-changing dance of light, wind, sand and water.
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Architects
Collaborators
Landscape Architect.- Mimi McKay Landscape Architecture. Structural Engineer.- Enspect Engineering. Interior Design.- Stephanie Thatenhorst. Lighting.- Licht und Form.
Contractor
Dates
Completed.- December 2017.
Location
St. Joseph Beach, Michigan, USA.
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Dan Wheeler. Wheeler Kearns Architects
Based in Chicago, Wheeler Kearns Architects is a collective practice of architects, founded by Dan Wheeler, dedicated to creating places that embody the purpose, energy, and vision of their clients. The 18-person firm designs inclusive spaces for organizations with a mission in education, arts, and social services. Since its founding in 1987, Wheeler Kearns has been twice named by a national jury as the AIA Chicago Firm of the Year. The award recognizes sustained outstanding achievement and excellence in a body of work produced by a company over time.
When a space they design resonates with their deepest intention, it has a powerful and lasting impact. As you work, they devote all their energies to understanding their main purpose, the transformation they seek, their mission. They want to see your challenge through your eyes. Doing so guides you to what you call the "emotional center," the heart around which your entire project revolves. They return to that central idea as they develop concepts, help them make decisions, and refine their responses to those choices. Everything from the panoramic view to the design of a door handle evolves from that emotional center. The result is a space that responds in a unique way to your life, to its mission.
Its design process requires an unusual level of attention, curiosity, and devotion. His clients frequently use the word "partner" to describe him as "architect." And they are proud of that. It reflects their belief that along with lofty vision, they also sometimes need someone willing to tackle the mundane.
When a space they design resonates with their deepest intention, it has a powerful and lasting impact. As you work, they devote all their energies to understanding their main purpose, the transformation they seek, their mission. They want to see your challenge through your eyes. Doing so guides you to what you call the "emotional center," the heart around which your entire project revolves. They return to that central idea as they develop concepts, help them make decisions, and refine their responses to those choices. Everything from the panoramic view to the design of a door handle evolves from that emotional center. The result is a space that responds in a unique way to your life, to its mission.
Its design process requires an unusual level of attention, curiosity, and devotion. His clients frequently use the word "partner" to describe him as "architect." And they are proud of that. It reflects their belief that along with lofty vision, they also sometimes need someone willing to tackle the mundane.
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