Modern Lodge
Architecture Residential Weatherby Lake, North Kansas City, Mo, United States Of America
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1. Modern Lodge at dusk The main public space is a wood clad, two story volume filled with light and the lake view. 1000 px 667 px 325 KB Print - Low res only |
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2. A photographer's inspiration The house is two simple platonic forms, one resting on the other, pulled apart to create an aperture to the lake. 3001 px 2000 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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3. Amazing deck with lake views Situated on Weatherby Lake, Missouri, the full-length deck provides lake views. 2000 px 3001 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Kitchen Warm materials and maximum windows filling the space with light and lake views. 2000 px 3001 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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5. Kitchen island 2000 px 3001 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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6. The all-white kitchen has dark gray Caesarstone counters. 2000 px 3001 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. Stairs to loft level Lofted above the entry are the kids’ bedrooms and play space that borrows volume, light and views from the main living space of the house. 2000 px 3001 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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8. Lake level Grounded below the entry level of the house is a secondary living space that extends its function to the site. 3001 px 2000 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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9. First floor (entry level) The first floor of the home is dominated by a wide-open area that includes the living room, dining room and kitchen. 2831 px 2000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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10. Common area The 20-foot tall windows in the common area face west, providing stunning views of sunsets over the main lake. 2985 px 2553 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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12. Master bath 3.5 bathrooms total in home 3001 px 2000 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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13. Bath 3.5 bathrooms total in home 3001 px 2000 px 2 MB Print - Low res only |
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14. Master bedroom 3001 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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15. Entry Combining warmth and rustic with clean lines. 1755 px 3001 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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16. Go-to gathering place Welcoming deck for friends and family 3001 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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17. A home with lots of cypress, sleek dark metal and a 20-foot glass wall with sliding doors that offers killer views of Weatherby Lake. 3001 px 2000 px 6 MB Print - Low res only |
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18. Entry Every detail is intentional 2000 px 3001 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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19. Play space 3001 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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20. Once the lot was cleared of some of its trees and construction began, the giant back windows would provide a straight-line view of the main lake opening up off the cove. 3001 px 2000 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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21. Lake view As you walk toward the lake, the house and the city is left behind to immerse you in the lake view. 4001 px 3000 px 13 MB A4 print |
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23. Modern Lodge site The approach to the site is to connect the house to the land with large stone boulders from the site and otherwise leave the lot wooded as is. 4500 px 3000 px 16 MB A4 print |
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Lakeside living - Modern Lodge
https://vimeo.com/178230987Description
The Walsh’s work in the urban core but want to truly wind down when they head home and casually entertain friends. They purchased a waterfront lot on Weatherby Lake with the vision of creating a “Modern Lodge.”
The concept draws from the owners’ passion as a commercial photographer and the process of capturing an experience with a still photo. The house is two simple platonic forms, one resting on the other, pulled apart to create an aperture to the lake. The view is revealed once you enter the house, leaving the city behind and immersing yourself in lake living. The main public space is a wood-clad, two-story volume filled with light and the lake view. This is contrasted by a crisp, white stucco volume housing the private functions. The house is physically connected to the lake with large stones extracted from the site.
This project has won an AIA KC Design Excellence Award, a Platinum A’ Design Award, and an Archilovers Best Project Award.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
The owners had a vision of a 'modern lodge." They were excited about lakeside living and wanted to build a home that was comfortable and provided a go-to place for family and friends.
Who are the clients and what's interesting about them?
As a commercial photographer, one of the owners had an inspiration for the house from the process of capturing an experience with a still photo. The house is two simple platonic forms, one resting on the other, pulled apart to create an aperture to the lake. The view is revealed once you enter the house, leaving the city behind and immersing yourself in lake living.
Once the lot was cleared of some of its trees and construction began, the owners were awe-struck with how the giant back windows would provide a straight-line view of the main lake opening up off the cove.
What are the sustainability features?
We believe that sustainability is rooted in good design principles. Modern Lodge takes a holistic approach to sustainability by encompassing design, experience, lifestyle, and the building's impact on the environment with systems and material use.
The material usage is honest, natural and resourceful. Half of the house is polished concrete floors without adding another finish material. All the hardwoods are utility grade oak - both an inexpensive material and quality of wood that is often discarded. The site contained mostly limestone that was extracted during excavation for foundations. All the rock was kept on-site and used in the landscape architecture.
What were the key challenges?
One of the key challenges was the site itself. It was sloped toward the lake and chock full of limestone.
What were the solutions?
KEM STUDIO designed the house to minimize the foundation system. They also used large stones extracted from the site to physically connect the home to the lake.
Details
| Project size | 3052 ft2 |
| Completion date | 2015 |
| Building levels | 3 |
Project team
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KEM STUDIO | architect |