4 Beach | Bamesberger Architecture
Designed by Bamesberger Architecture, Perched above Lake Michigan and surrounded by the Indiana Dunes, the house at 4 Beach captures the essence of a modern lake home. Early discussion with the clients, both architecture enthusiasts, focused on highly functional spaces, natural materials that would age well, and a reference to one of the clients? favorite houses, the Norman Fisher house by Louis Kahn. The home of approximately 5,000 square feet is separated into three functional boxes which rotate toward each other facing the lake to accentuate views of trees and water while maintaining privacy from neighboring homes. Every room has windows that draw one?s eye outside towards specific views. The owners requested adequate wall space with museum-quality lighting control for their art collection compiled over the years. They also asked to incorporate several antiques: a large rolling door, antique bath house tile used in the bathrooms and a large tansu cabinet which figures prominently between their kitchen and living room. Photography: Bob Coscarelli
The approach to the house is from the south, where you are greeted by a taut exterior skin of mahogany and copper, chosen for durability and graceful aging. Ipe wood stairs and a funicular lead through native plantings to an entry deck where a six-foot-wide door greets you. The door pivots as you enter the main floor and public space, which includes a kitchen, dining room, living room, and art studio. Parents and adult children a...
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