Coffou Cottage by Brininstool + Lynch - Modern Sophistication on 40 acres of nature... Michigan City, Indiana
The Coffou Cottage by Brininstool + Lynch is a 2,800sf residence situated on a two-acre parcel surrounded by protected meadows and forest in Michigan City, Indiana.
The northern shores of Indiana have long been a destination for those looking for a reprieve from city life, so the site was a natural selection for clients looking for a sense of privacy. Wonderful views of meadow and trees, with no neighbors other than occasional horses or deer who sometimes graze on the surrounding land. Walking distance to Lake Michigan beach.
The modern design of the 2,800-square-foot vacation house fuses with its rural environment. This cottage was designed with a simple structural system − a horizontal red cedar rain screen on the north and a wall of operable glass on the south. The open plan intensifies views to the south while also maximizing solar gain in the winter. A fireplace positioned in the front hallway divides the bedrooms from the living area, and a custom sofa set into the wall across from it creates a traditional fireplace inglenook. Red cedar establishes a material warmth and visual interest on the exterior. A board and batten-like pattern form an open screen, and tongue-and-groove siding establishes the solid form of the adjacent volume.
6 guests· 3 bedrooms· 4 beds· 3.5 baths
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© Christopher Barrett, Hedrich Blessing
© Christopher Barrett, Hedrich Blessing
© Christopher Barrett, Hedrich Blessing
