The Rosenblum Lakeside Residence

The lakeside residence exploits the sloped terrain of the site by the intervention of a concrete retaining wall forming a private, sun-drenched courtyard on the lower level visible from various windows throughout the house and connected to the main level by the “floating” stairs. The court yard connects to the waterside of the house via a walkway which passes under the upper floor. The main level above, with two “bridges” over the courtyard below, contains the living spaces, cantilevered deck, screened porch and a master suite overlooking the lake. The lower level includes three guest suites and an exercise room all with direct access to the courtyard, garden, pool and steps descending to Lake Leffert, some twenty feet below. The exterior materials include slate-like, grey fiber-cement board, painted cement board panels, standing seam copper roofing & siding, and red cedar clapboard siding. The interior flooring, stairs and trim are black walnut accented with black slate. These dominant materials combined with glass & ceramic tile, stainless steel, Corian accents, and teak kitchen cabinets form a montage further enlivened by colorful painted panels, the red and white enameled entry door, and stained wooden cabinetry.