Jason Keen and Werner Straube
Rockford Construction
Kathy Waite
The building is a careful negotiation of sloping planes, transparency, and solid forms. It is punctuated by a central hearth, with expansive views overlooking a bending creek. Nestled into its larger wooded context, the home yields to its surrounding landscape. Inside, the spaces unfold along a natural ridge of the site, providing a perched condition that stretches horizontally over its northeast views of the woods and creek below.
Prioritizing beauty over square footage, all rooms have a collaborative function, and speak to simplicity. It was important to the family to create a living space that feels like a nest, whether for shared gatherings or private activities. The homeowners wanted an elegant, yet informal home where they could decompress, but also interact and entertain when desired.
The Hidden Creek project prioritized sustainable strategies in the whole design process,
including:
ARDA Awards, 2023
AIA Grand Rapids, 2023
"West Side Wonder", 2024