SERENA STURM ARCHITECTS

This vacation home is located in southern Indiana on the shore of a placid lake. The spaces inside the home were designed to be open and flexible. Service spaces such as kitchen and bathrooms are oriented on the perimeter, allowing the main living spaces to be in the middle of the home where it is most natural for people to gather. Expanses of glass encircle the majority of the downstairs area, bringing in light, warmth, and enjoyable views. The garage is buried into a landscaped hill, reducing runoff and furthering the goal of stormwater management. Translucent roofs throughout the house filter natural light into the interior spaces. The home is heated and cooled by harnessing energy extracted from the lake.