West Bay Living
“The existing site conditions gave us plenty of design cues, and the goal was to make each decision feel intentional. The home is positioned to be more hidden from the road, while still opening up toward key views along the water. This balance makes this West Bay setting so special.”
Chris Johnston, Principal
Open to the Water
The home is shaped around the relationship between everyday living and the water beyond. A subtle level change along the entry helps organize movement through the house while keeping the kitchen, dining, and living areas oriented toward the view. At the second level, a continuous sloped roof lifts toward the lake to allow natural light to move deep into the office and gym spaces within the home.
LOCATION
Old Mission Peninsula | Traverse City, Michigan
DESIGN STYLE
Northern Michigan Contemporary
PROJECT CATEGORIES
FEATURES
Central Great Room | Gourmet Kitchen | Outdoor Living
ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS
FIXTURES + FURNISHINGS
CONSTRUCTION
LANDSCAPE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Chris and the BCA team were true partners from beginning to end. Through a thoughtful, systematic process, Chris drew out our ideas and transformed them into a home that is both beautiful and exceptionally livable. His creativity, attention to detail, and sensitivity to the setting were evident throughout. This property is sacred to our family, and the home he designed fulfills our longtime dream of life on the lake in Northern Michigan. We could not be more pleased.
