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familial, community, economic, and health conditions, allowing multiple generations of family members to safely occupy a place together or separately for years to come.

The lake house is divided into four smaller volumes to minimize its visual impact and kitchen and living areas, along with a guest suite and lofted work area. While this livework volume can operate independently, it is often enjoyed as a central, gathering space when all family members and their friends are present on the same occasion. Glass corridors link the volumes, forming light-filled transitional spaces. With a focus on agingin-place, the structure maintains a single floor level among all volumes, and the home

overall scale. Aside from the garage, three volumes function as individual cabins, which can be inhabited independently or in any combination, depending on which family members are present at the time. The space dedicated to the family’ s matriarch includes a combined kitchenette and sitting area, bedroom, bathroom, and storage with views overlooking Baw Beese Lake. This allows her to visit and inhabit the home without opening any of the other portions of the home. Similarly, there is a section dedicated to her daughter’ s young family of four which includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, dedicated HVAC, and storage. The third, and largest, volume contains the primary appears to hover above the property as the site’ s natural contours descend towards Baw Beese Lake.

The cabins are clad entirely in dark shou sugi ban wood, to blend into the surroundings and reinforce a feeling of continuity. Inside, oak rafters supporting the tall ceilings and long spans are offset by the minimalism of white walls and simple artisan furniture. Concrete floors ground the home on the sloping glacial terrain and complete an interior aesthetic that celebrates just the essentials.

The structure is sited to have minimal impact on the land and constructed to have minimal carbon footprint. Hydronic radiant heat in the concrete floor acts as

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