“Upon first approach, this Northern Michigan coastal-style estate is quietly impressive. Spread out along the blue crescent of an inland lake, its East Coast style and balanced proportions conjure the ease of refined summer vacations. The buildings convey an architectural statement of timeless beauty and appreciation for tradition.”
“The compound was not defined by a single architectural gesture, but by hundreds of small design and construction nuances: the unique profile of a bracket, the weight of a timber crossing the ceiling, the quiet precision where stone meets cedar shakes. Every detail builds toward a broader concept of graceful tradition and quiet ease. These numerous design and construction decisions were resolved through close collaboration among architect, builder, interior designer, and client. Across the main residence, guest house, carriage house, and restored boathouse, craftsmanship became both method and design language. The shared language of the design and construction teams was essential to the smooth process”
— Rob Sears of Sears Architects