Houses come in many shapes, from basic boxes to domes to intricate geometric forms. For Russ and Mary Horsch, the just-right shape for their new home’s floor plan turned out to be the letter H. click here, click here
Each wing of the “Lake>City>House” is one room wide, offering panoramic views of the lake and its bustling parkway. Connecting the two wings is “the bridge,” a glassy, light-drenched center structure that contains the entry, dining room and central walkway. click here, click here
The Horsches’ distinctive dwelling is a stark contrast to the mostly traditional older homes around it. click here, click here
“In the summer time, the porch is wonderful!” Mary enthused. “We have more interaction with neighbors.” click here, click here
The Horsches’ deep attachment to their neighborhood is what led them to the home in the first place. click here, click here
The house needed some updating, so the Horsches consulted with Wagner, whose work they had admired. But the soil conditions of the site and the rambler’s inadequate foundation made remodeling impractical. “It was cost-prohibitive,” Wagner said. “We moved on and started fresh,” tearing down the old house to make way for a new one. click here, click here
That opened up the possibilities of truly making the most of the site and creating a home that expressed the Horsches’ taste and lifestyle. They wanted a house that was modern in style, with clean lines and square edges - but without the wide-open floor plan common in many of today’s contemporary homes. click here, click here
Also on their wish list: a first-floor owners’ suite, plus a first-floor TV/media room with plenty of separation, so that Mary could enjoy peace and quiet in their bedroom when Russ was watching sports. “There are only two of us in the house, and we have separate viewing habits,” she said. click here, click here
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