Selected to echo the surrounding woodlands, the ground floor is wrapped in Accoya tongue-and-groove siding stained dark and milled into narrow vertical slats to serve as a textured reference to tree trucks.
In contrast, the second floor is clad in short, interlocking domestic black locust boards that weather with a silver finish.
“At the entry, the cantilevered black locust upper level reveals a slatted white oak ceiling that extends into the living spaces,” the team said.
Wheeler Kearns Architects designed a lakeside house in Michigan with a striking two-toned wooden facade. The design features vertical wooden slats, contrasting light and dark tones, which blend the structure into its forested surroundings. Large windows and an open layout allow natural light and scenic views to dominate the living spaces. The house’s design also emphasizes sustainability and harmonizes with the natural environment, creating a serene retreat. For more details, you can visit the full article on architecture site dezeen here.
The photography is by Steve Hall.
Project credits:
Architect: Wheeler Kearns Architects; Jon Heinert, Emily Ray, Laura Cochran
General Contractor: Bulley & Andrews
Structural Engineer: Enspect Engineering
Landscape Architect: Hoerr Schaudt
MEP Engineer: Building Engineering Systems
Lighting Design: Lux Populi
