A New Beach Cottage Sits On The Shore Of Lake Michigan

June 21, 2016

This contemporary wooden beach cottage is located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

 

Originally purchased as a beach shack, the home owners wanted to renovate the building into a modern beach cottage, so they turned to Patrick R. Jones of Ramsey Jones Architects, to make it happen.

 

This contemporary wooden beach cottage is located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, the new beach cottage had to be raised onto higher land, as the original structure was built at lake level on a floodplain and was susceptible to flooding.


This beach cottage features a decorative rain chain, and dedicated firewood storage.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

From the entrance of the cottage, you get a glimpse of the lake beyond, but it isn’t until you enter through, that you can see the full lake view.


This entrance to a beach cottage gives you a glimpse of the water view beyond.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

Leading from the cottage down to the lake, is a landscaped path.


This contemporary wooden beach cottage is located on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

The covered opening separates the bunkhouse from the main cottage, providing guests with a quiet getaway.


The beach cottage has a separate bunkhouse for guests.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

Large 16 foot sliding glass panels are located on each side of the main living space, opening the front and back yards to the cottage.


Large 16 foot sliding glass panels are located on each side of this cottage, allowing the interiors spaces to open to the outdoors.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

Inside, the living area is open to the kitchen, and you can see the large sliding glass panel on the right.


This beach cottage has a simply but functional kitchen.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography

The position of the windows in the bedroom provide plenty of natural light to the room.


The position of the windows in this bedroom provide plenty of natural light to the room, but at the same some allow for some privacy.

Photography by Daniel Kabara Photography.
Architect: Ramsey Jones Architects, Milwaukee, WI // Patrick R. Jones, AIA