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Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

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Private Residence 5   Holland, Michigan                                                    Download PDF
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new cottage / vacation home
construction completed: June 2001
building area: 6,500 s.f.
site area: 1.7 acres
general contractor: Mike Schaap Builders, Inc.
delivery method: pre-selected general contractor
interior designer: Via Design, Inc.

 

Distinction:
published in New Home Magazine Fall/Winter 2006

 

 

 

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Photos by James Yochum

This cottage, set on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, posed a unique design challenge to AMDG with its tight site constraints and its setting between a critical risk erosion area and a secondary dune. AMDG worked closely with the DEQ, applying for special exceptions to demolish the existing home and structures while designing a beautiful new five-bedroom New England shingle style cottage. The interior was designed to be warm and intimate enough for a couple while still providing plenty of space to accommodate large family gatherings. The main living spaces were oriented to the west to take advantage of the spectacular views of the lake.