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The Bridge House connects inspired design and family function with playful spans across a central courtyard. The vibrant, flowing spaces, illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows, stimulate the senses, welcoming movement while embracing natural light from every angle. Abundant views of nature soothe the spirit, inviting tranquility inside from the outside.
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The Bridge House straddles a natural channel between two gentle knolls, with each of the two living wings grounded in the small hills on either side. Connecting corridors suspend lightly over the channel, with thoughtful landscaping that evokes a creek bed flowing through the central open atrium, creating a sense that the home is both deeply rooted in and delicately hovering over the site.
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Rip sawn oak brings a grounded, natural texture that plays against the clean lines of marble and steel. The custom millwork is intentionally designed to balance warmth and structure, creating a seamless blend of materials that feels both refined and lived-in.
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Separate wings afford a sense of space, while full-length windows maintain easy visibility between the primary suite and children’s wing. Connecting via both an enclosed bridge from the kitchen to the living room, and an exterior deck suspended between the living room and primary suite, the spacious circulation paths are easily traversed.
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There’s a quiet sense of wonder in how each space unfolds, encouraging movement and moments of pause. Reminiscent of a village, each enclave unites to form a strong sense of togetherness and community at the heart of the home.
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"Buildings, too, are children of the Earth and Sun."
Frank Lloyd Wright
Details:
LOCATION
Ann Arbor, MI
COMPLETION DATE
Summer 2025
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Adam Wilbanks, Giraffe Design Build
CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
Giraffe Design Build
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Kerry Rodriguez, Giraffe Design Build
LEAD CARPENTER
Jeff Clark, Giraffe Design Build
SQUARE FOOTAGE
5500 sq ft
PHOTOGRAPHER
Martin Vecchio Photography
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