A Lake Michigan home frames its environment

This Lake Michigan residence uses A-Series windows and doors to frame views of nature and create a simple exterior composition, which harmonizes with its surroundings. Bill Costello, AIA, CEO of Streeter Custom Builder, designed the home as a gathering place for his family and friends and as a short-term rental property. Both uses influenced his design decisions, as it was vital that the home be both welcoming and durable for a long time to come. Forty feet of windows and doors facing the lake make the most of the stunning view while providing easy access to the waterfront. Adding windows and doors on the opposite side of the home creates a viewshed that runs directly through to the lake, so visitors are immersed in the setting immediately upon arrival. At night, the house glows from the inside giving a feeling of warmth fitting a family gathering place. While aesthetics were an important part of designing a home in such a beautiful location, functionality was just as key. The A-Series product line provides the performance needed to weather the storms on this Great Lakes property as well as the durability required for its rental use.   

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An exterior shot of a home glowing from the inside through floor-to-ceiling A-Series Picture Windows and A-Series Gliding Patio Doors.
A view through walls of windows and doors through to the other side of the home.

Two full walls of glass on opposing walls create a viewshed that runs all the way through the house to the teal waters of Lake Michigan. 

“At night, the house is a jewel box of light inviting family and friends inside.”

- Bill Costello AIA, CEO of Streeter Custom Builder

A modern black home with a flat roof, grey brick chimney and wooden pillar in front of a sliding glass door and tall windows set back in an entry porch.

The form of the house was kept simple, with the goal of the exterior deferring to the beautiful surroundings and serving more as a backdrop than a flashy centerpiece.

A hallway with grey stone on one wall leading to a gliding patio door with a view of a lake.

An A-Series Gliding Patio Door is used for an easy indoor/outdoor transition, making the most of the location directly on the shores of Lake Michigan without sacrificing the cohesiveness of the interior design.  

A living room with a stone fireplace, couches and chairs, and entire walls of windows and patio doors opposite each other. 

The light-flooded living room was made as a gathering place for the architect's family and friends or those using it as a vacation rental home. The use of A-Series windows and doors creates an indoor/outdoor living experience that prioritizes the location. 

“The common areas facing the lake feature 40' of Andersen® door systems giving immediate physical and visual connection to the backyard and the lake.”

- Bill Costello

A kitchen with dark countertops and a wooden bar with gliding patio doors. 

By using windows and doors as walls, plentiful natural light is available throughout the house.  

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