After several years, this new home under construction represents our second project on Blue Lake in Whitley County. The property owner contacted us regarding the design and construction of their new residence on this narrow, steeply sloped lot. Following the completion of a comparable project on Snow Lake during the preceding summer, Lynn was able to incorporate design elements from that previous undertaking. A notable opportunity presented by sloping lots, such as this one, is the integration of storage space beneath the two-car garage. This is achieved through the utilization of precast concrete slabs to span the 454 sq. ft. storage area, which is well-suited for use as a storm shelter. Given that the storage area is the sole component of the structure situated below grade, the home is technically a two-story structure on a slab, although it bears a resemblance to a one-story residence with a walk-out basement. Another [...]
Barndominium Construction Underway in Northern Indiana
The owner of this beautiful piece of property located in Noble County approached Lynn about designing and building a barndominium on the site. Among the requests was plenty of storage for gardening equipment and other implements needed to tend to the homesite. Being quite skilled at working on various projects, a workshop was another area quite high on the wish list. Of course, living area was another need to be addressed in the design. The result, when completed, will be a conventionally framed building on a concrete slab with a basement under the living area. There will be 3,931 sq. ft. of storage, workshop and garage. The 1,896 sq. ft. of living area will consist of two bedrooms and 3 baths. One of the full baths will be conveniently located directly off of the workshop and can be accessed from the home as well. The residence section of the building [...]
New Luxury Home Construction in Silver Leaf Addition
This new home will feature 3,169 sq. ft. of living area on a concrete slab-on-grade. The three bedroom, three and one-half bath home will be serviced by an attached four car garage divided into two individual bays. A permanent stairs out of one of the garage bays will lead to a very large floored attic space for loads of storage. Lynn designed one of the full baths to be conveniently located directly off of the garage. The owner's entry accessed from the garage will provide cubbies as well as a conventional closet. The very large laundry room can be entered off of a hallway as well as the master bedroom walk-in closet. The kitchen, situated between the formal dining room and breakfast nook, will boast an oversized walk-in pantry. Outdoor living space will be available with covered porch areas in the front and rear of the home. Both porch floors [...]
Single Family Residence on Clear Lake Drive
The Clear Lake area has been a summer home for the owners of this property for years. While the home served its purpose well enough, it was determined that a new home would better fit the plans as a permanent residence. So the best course of action, it was determined, was to demolish the current home to make room for a new year round residence. As is the case around the many lakes where we build, there were several factors that needed to be addressed while designing a home to fit on the property. The owners made it clear to Lynn that their wish was to preserve as many as possible of the large hardwood trees that beautify this homesite. The Town ordinances pertaining to setbacks and lot coverage added to the challenge of incorporating all of the functionality the owners were hoping for. Budgetary concerns were, as is normally [...]
New Residence and Equestrian Ranch in Dekalb County
This stunning homesite is the setting for a new home and equestrian ranch. With rolling topography, wooded ravine and private lake, the homestead boasts new stables and an arena constructed by Pacemaker. The new home, designed by Lynn, is constructed on a hill overlooking the lake and woods. With covered porches on the rear and the front of the home, there is no shortage of exterior areas to enjoy this lovely place, rain or shine. The home will provides 2,806 sq. ft. of living area on a partial basement. There are three bedrooms and a den along with 2 1/2 baths. The laundry room is conveniently accessed off of the main hallway as well as directly off the master bedroom closet. The large sunroom offers great vistas of the lake, and a gas stove provides warmth in those cold winter months. The open great room, dining room and kitchen is [...]