This contemporary lakeside cottage was designed by Aulik Design Build, nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka’s Robinson Bay, in Deephaven, Minnesota. For this custom home build, the architect collaborated with the owners to combine the lines of a Historic home with the finishes and aesthetic of a modern and contemporary one.
The owners are a couple with four adult children who requested a modestly scaled home to meet their lifestyle needs. Open and airy living spaces for entertaining, accommodations for overnight guests, and white walls to serve as a backdrop for their collection of early 20th-century American Art. Their final goal was to make this property as green as possible.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT/BUILDER Aulik Design Build INTERIOR DESIGN Redpath Constable Interior Design LANDSCAPE DESIGN Edelweiss Design
Above: The exterior facade is clad in dolomitic limestone, with expansive glass to soak in the views of Robinson Bay. The stone was sourced from a quarry near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It took six months to painstakingly hand-select each stone for its color and soft, weathered edges. The desire was to create the appearance of historic structures that were modified and linked together over time.
What We Love: This beautiful stone-clad home was created to enjoy lakeside living, entertain family and friends, and be around for generations to come. We are loving everything about this home, from the material selections to the location and even the Ginko tree at the front of the property, greeting guests as they come up the driveway. Despite being contemporary, the use of hand-scraped wood flooring brings inviting warmth into this stunning lakeside abode.
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Note: Have a look at a couple of other amazing Lake Minnetonka home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign: Modern coastal dream home with inviting interiors on Lake Minnetonka and Charming stone cottage is an idyllic escape overlooking Lake Minnetonka.
This home was built to meet the Department of Energy’s Net Zero Energy program requirements. This includes integrating energy-efficient methods throughout the home, from ductwork to insulation, water pumps, and windows. There are solar panels on the roof to provide this home’s energy needs.
Above: A carriage house that was already existing on the property was renovated to match the main residence.
Above: In the center of the driveway, a ginkgo tree (a symbol of longevity — the tree can live for a thousand years) helps to define this home’s intention: to be seen and felt for future generations.
A sophisticated lighting system includes tunable LED fixtures that allow you to automatically mimic daylight patterns by adjusting color temperature and brightness levels with respect to the time of day, year, and weather for optimal visual comfort. Most of this home’s lighting is integrated into channels around the ceiling, opting out of pendant lights that would obstruct sightlines.
Polished ceilings help to reflect both natural and electric light, bouncing off in a way that mimics water.
Above: The floors throughout the main living spaces are random-width oak, hand-scraped to create a patina. Plaster walls and ceilings add subtle texture and depth.
Above: This luxurious kitchen is by Italian maker Valcucine and despite its aesthetics, it is actually an eco-friendly, hardworking unit.
Above: The home office frames views of the lake while offering custom fabricated built-ins and even a spot for afternoon siestas!
Above: The covered porch is perfect for entertaining with its integrated ceiling heaters and wood-burning fireplace.
Above: Automated vinyl sun and screen shades help to shelter this space from the elements while keeping out pesky bugs. The room is perfect for enjoying lakefront views throughout the seasons.
This home also features environmentally friendly landscaping, including two rain gardens and a permeable surface driveway. The architect’s ethos when designing a home: build no more of a home than what you need. If you construct a smaller home and design it with higher quality materials, you will not only save on energy, you will require lower maintenance costs and lower property taxes.
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