Bluff House, built by Mosher Dolan

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Bluff House

Metro Detroit · Lakefront · Custom concrete brick, black steel, glass, and walnut

A new house on a bluff above the lake: long and low, in custom concrete-formed brick, black steel, and walls of glass that slide away to the lawn. The owners wanted a modern house with warmth, one that feels like home the moment you walk in. Inside, that is the work of walnut cabinetry and built-ins, herringbone oak floors, and a kitchen in stainless steel and book-matched marble; outside, a covered terrace and the pool carry the living out to the edge of the bluff.

Modern is where the details get hard. Brick coursing that runs unbroken around every corner, thresholds flush from floor to lawn, glass meeting brick and steel with nothing to hide behind. We built it so there is nothing to forgive.

Outside

Brick and glass volumes seen beneath a mature oak
Brick chimney and deep roof overhang over the covered terrace
Brick fin wall and overhang framing the lake beyond
Covered terrace with a fireplace, open to the lake
Pool and lounge terrace looking back at the house
The house at dusk, lit from within
Evening view of the house glowing through the trees

Inside

Entry with a sculptural screen and a wall of glass to the lawn
Walnut cabinetry and herringbone oak floors in the living room
Kitchen with a book-matched marble island and stainless steel cabinetry, open to the lake
Kitchen in stainless steel and marble
Open living room and kitchen with walnut media wall
Corner of glass with a lounge chair looking across the courtyard
Living room with floor-to-ceiling glass to the lake
Dining room seen through sliding glass walls
Marble primary bath with a window to the trees
Stair landing lit by a tall window

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