Lake Shore Drive House by Wheeler Kearns Architects
Wheeler Kearns Architects have designed the Lake Shore Drive house in Chicago, Illinois.
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Located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, this single family residence on Lake Shore Drive opens directly onto the parkway with unobstructed views of Lake Michigan.The house takes its form from its site; the base of the residence is rendered as a solid mass, forming a plinth that grounds the house on its prominent corner location. The plinth is carved into and becomes more open towards the lake side of the house. An interlocking volume that rises from the plinth reinforces the opening toward the lake; as the volume springs from the plinth, a double-high aperture is created that provides an expansive view from the living room towards Lake Michigan.
The split-level plan creates spaces of various scales and experiences that share in the east view towards the park and lake.
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Architecture: Wheeler Kearns Architects
Photography: steve hall / hedrich blessing, daniel wicke
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Adam M on 24 Jul 2012 at 3:00 pm #
wow! this is beautiful. so airy and bright
David Ruud on 25 Jul 2012 at 6:45 am #
Very sophisticated, great modern design! Looks very warm and comfortable. The materials, details and location are fantastic! Don’t spoil it for me by telling me the cost per square foot! ;^)
K on 26 Jul 2012 at 1:06 pm #
I love everything about this, except for those stairs! I could sit in that chair and read for hours.
pavitra soans on 27 Jul 2012 at 2:38 am #
I love the steps how creative! but i do wonder how practical it is for the people residing in the house. The kitchen is a dream. Overall its SIMPLY beautiful!
Coo on 04 Aug 2012 at 11:15 am #
I’m obsessed with the simplicity and imagine how it plays out in ones’ lifestyle. I crave the notion but wonder about all the glass in colder climates. Do you freeze in the winter?