Private Lakefront Residence

confidential , Horseshoe Lake, AR United States

Building Area (sf): 6,581 Heated SF

Completion: Spring 2023

Architect of Record:

LRK

J. Carson Looney, FAIA (principal in charge), Chris Astheimer, Brett Hirsch,
Alison Nichols, AIA, Cathy Rivera

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• General Contractor:
• Electrical: Hank Hill Custom Building (contractor) , Parker Design Studio (interiors) , Kersey/Wike Associates (landscape design)
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• Other:
  
• Photography:
  Chad Mellon
  

A rural Arkansas lakefront home designed to provide a respite from city life and to create many memories for a family with pre-teens and their friends.

The program for the home was to provide a welcoming, comfortable environment to actively and passively engage with the surrounding rural landscape and the prominent lake views and water activities.

The frequent coming-and-going of family and friends, luggage, water sports and outdoor equipment are readily accommodated through multi-functional, conveniently located support spaces utilizing durable, easily maintainable exterior and interior materials. The living and gathering areas are spaces of refined design and comfort for entertaining adults and guests.

The home allows one to effortlessly connect with the surrounding environment. Carefully proportioned fenestration provides a balanced level of natural light and captures expansive views of the lake and pastoral landscape.

The family’s activities expand to the water via a boat dock with an engaged and welcoming lakefront living room. The working dock functions are tucked behind this living space and out of direct sight from the lake and the home beyond.

The home and overall environment encourages family connections and enhances a lifetime of good memories ahead.