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A very wide, very shallow city lot presented unique challenges for creating this urban retirement house. Privacy from the street, low maintenance materials, limited natural light, and an adjoining wooded public park were important characteristics to be considered. The interior features an efficient open plan, many custom built-ins, cathedral ceiling variations, special trim and molding details, a craftsman-style look, and features desirable with senior living.
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Built several years prior to retirement, this house sits on the West arm of Grand Traverse Bay on a beautifully wooded beachfront parcel in a secluded area. Initially used as a seasonal home by the family but now their main residence year around.
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Lake Michigan Retirement Home
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A very narrow lot on Long Lake is the setting for this retirement home. Contemporary styling, low maintenance, and great views of the lake were this owner's desires. This particular design achieved lake views from no less than seven areas of the house. |
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A more traditional design on several acres at the base of Old Mission Peninsula with bay views to the West. Planned with many features for a younger, active family with two boys which included built-in sports lockers and a compatible outbuilding with play areas. Spectacular landscaping has matured into natural park-like setting. |
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Tucked on a very wooded lot at the base of Old Mission Peninsula, this modified "Cottage-Style" home of approximately 3,500 square feet features very custom interior detailing, real cobblestone veneers, an in-ground pool, and a special owner requested handicapped-accessible tree house. |
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A Riverfront Home.
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Originally designed by Action House in 1978, this very private Old Mission Peninsula home received a major makeover for its new owners in 2002. A large Master Suite, In-Law Suite, three-car Garage addition, complete new exterior treatment, almost total interior renovation, and an entire update for the Indoor Pool that included the installation of a state of the art temperature and humidity controlled heating system.
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A stately Dutch Colonial in need of renovation and more space in an
Ann Arbor historic neighborhood. The plan included a new two-story rear yard addition, new 3 car garage to match the house style, and interior freshening. Action House worked as consultant with knowledgeable "hands-on' clients throughout the work. Due to conditions dictated by the site, the old attached Garage addition from years ago was turned into a "Drive-Thru" Garage to allow access to new Garage at the rear of the house.
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Client query: "Can we take this old, many times added to, partially concrete block summer home and turn it into something really special?"
Situated on an estate sized wooded parcel with wide frontage on Big Glen Lake, MI, sat an interesting challenge. By designing a new Lake Room/Dining Room/All-Season Porch on the lakeside, filling in an old basement access ramp to allow for new covered Entry Porch, and by totally face lifting the exterior, the client's expectations were met. Outside column details were emulated on the interior and a practical stone patio was appropriately located. |
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A rural Midland County setting for this older ranch-style home was perfect for the client but their tastes and lifestyle desired a more formal touch. The existing dark brown brick was painted and a large addition including a new Master Suite, a new Family Entertaining Room, and an inviting and practical covered Entry Porch were incorporated. The existing interior was completely redone to be compatible with the major transformations. White walls throughout were a perfect background for their extensive European art collection. |
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Action House was the Project Designer for this unique Private Retreat on Spider Lake near Traverse City. This was the second residential retreat created for the same client. It is a privately owned structure that may be rented for family vacations, reunions, corporate group holidays, etc. Guests can enjoy 16 double queen rooms with private Baths, common Dining/Kitchen area for up to 64 guests, Recreation and Exercise Areas, Reading Library with fireplace, Media Entertainment Room, and covered private balcony areas. Extraordinary care was taken in locating the structure to preserve the existing trees and natural beauty of the site. Project was completed in 2004. |
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Project Designer for privately owned retreat on Grand Traverse Bay's West shoreline near Northport, MI. 16 private suites with Bay views, common Kitchen and Dining Areas, Family Recreation and Entertainment Areas in Lower Level have made this a very popular offering. All brick exterior, metal roofing, exposed aggregate patios and walks all keep maintenance to a minimum for the owner. |
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Extensive additions and complete remodeling to an already sizeable contemporary residence in Ann Arbor, MI. Client desired a complete new approach to the home to enhance the existing unique design yet adjust the entire home to meet their wishes. Action House worked closely with owners through many preliminary design options to ensure their expectations were achieved. Existing material problems were addressed on the exterior to provide low maintenance. An elevator made the 3 story plan easier to navigate. |
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Low maintenance retirement home situated in a private pristine setting. |
