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I know, I know, this isn’t the house for everyone, hell, even I don’t think I like it. It’s giving me end-of-the-world- apocalyptic house on the hill to spot the zombie invasion vibes, but … it’s interesting. Built in 2004, the 1,650 square feet, the three bedroom, three-and-a-half bath industrial marvel sits on just an acre overlooking a vast valley and also has views of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands, and the Crib Lighthouse. Still, it’s a lot of stairs with those going up a half-level front to back with living areas facing the views and bedrooms looking into the woods. From the entry level it’s a half-flight up to the kitchen and dining area—with its own balcony—capped with exposed wooden beams. Up another half-flight to the back is a bedroom, then go up again to the double height living area on the top floor, and another trek up to the guest room and the outside staircase to the rooftop terrace. As I said, this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and all those stairs are making my knees creak, but in a zombie apocalypse, this might be just the place.                    As always click to emBIGGERate ...   |
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Architecture Wednesday: Chameleon House
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No, I just couldn't, Bob.
ReplyDeleteI admire the design but this house is unlivable to me. Imagine going to the roof and realizing you left your phone or glasses or something in your bedroom and had to go down those flights and then climb up again.
DeleteLooks like somebody likes blond wood, and it isn't me. I'm on the cooler side of the rainbow, and living there would make me a nervous wreck. And that outside staircase? No way.
ReplyDeleteI would go nowhere near that staircase!!!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like yellow repeals zombies also.
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Could be ...
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I kind of like it but the orange has to go and it needs an elevator.
ReplyDeleteAn elevator and a rethink on materials is in order.
DeleteIt looks like they were trying to come up with a creative way to put a big house on a small lot.
ReplyDeleteAnd I kinda think they failed ... or else our taste levels are on two very different planes.
DeleteDesigned and constructed by someone who fell in love with his erector set.
ReplyDeleteOr just cleaned out an old warehouse and wondered what he might build.
DeleteIt does look like a safe place to be in the apocalypse...even zombies wouldn't wanna eat the rotted brain that would choose this house!! 🤢🤮
ReplyDeleteTruth!
Delete👎 That's a NO vote from me!
ReplyDeleteHappy 🦃 Day to you and Carlos!
Happy 🍗🍗🍗 day to you, too! I will give thanks that this is not my house!
DeleteAn acre of land surely gave them enough room to spread out a little. My gut reaction is so profoundly negative I don't even want to take the time to find the things I [might] like. A complete turn-off for me.
ReplyDeleteI like the views but I'd need to be able to view them inside a completely different home.
DeleteOkay I think I agree with you. This might be the most hideous one you've ever featured. There's not one thing about the interior or exterior that I like. I don't know what they were thinking? If Deedles sees this one I can't wait to hear what she says. There ain't no amount of red that's going to help this mess.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if they painted the entire thing red??
DeleteYeah, it's a no.
Truthfully, for some strange reason that I can't explain, I like it. But the winters.....I could live without those. Bet it's chilly overlooking Lake Michigan. If nothing else, the stairs would keep my legs shapely (until I rolled down a few).
ReplyDeleteI would go nut with all the half flights and that exterior staircase that looks held on with tape!
DeleteNope!! Daddy can't do it!! It is giving me end of world, bunker, let get some scrap wood and build something type feelings/vibes.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand this girl will never pass up some land with nice views. I know it is Michigan but the winter, spring, summer, fall views would be epic.
Let's see where we can fit in an elevator. Hell, when I lived in a townhouse back in the day I hated to go back upstairs to retrieve something. One level would do fine.
If you give it to me I could work with it. Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Carlos, and the kids.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, as well. If this was my house all I could do is put it on the market!
DeleteSome people will like a lot of timber finishes but I am not one of them. Curious that there seems to be a stainless steel laundry trough in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteIt's that industrial sink in the kitchen, which I don't mind, but all that plywood-type wall material seems haphazard and unfinished to me!
DeleteThe kitchen looks like a chemistry lab, and I would not be able to handle all those stairs. It's an interesting place, though, and I appreciate you sharing it with us. Happy Thanksgiving to you and Carlos!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It IS interesting, but it's all definitely a choice for some. I, too, would not enjoy the stairs!
DeleteHappy Turkey Day to you!!!
Interesting is definitely the right way to describe that property. I'm sure it would appeal to some.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and Carlos and the kitties!
Well, someone built it so someone likes it. It's a look, but not for everyone.
DeleteNOOOOO!!!!!! Finally, I'm not alone in my thinking! The only red that would help this hot mess are the fire engines there to put out the blaze that burns this to the ground!
ReplyDeleteOh honey, you aren't alone; red or not this ain't happening!!!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
Not for everybody, but I like it.
ReplyDeleteI like the bursts of color and the use of space. They had an acre, you said??
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But the stairs!
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