After five years searching across four states, a Chicago based couple found their escape in Jones, Michigan. They wanted the opposite of their Wicker Park loft, trading skyline views and city energy for serenity and a direct connection to nature. The narrow site, with a valley and small creek at its center, won them over after they camped on the land to be sure.
Positioned just below the north ridge to protect mature trees and capture sweeping views, the compact retreat by Searl Lamaster Howe Architects follows the natural slope of the land and takes full advantage of its setting.
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