Shingle-Style Home: 2006 BALA Award Winner

This home represents a modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color clad windows make the exterior stand out.
Feb. 1, 2007
BEST IN MIDWEST REGION

This home represents a modern version of a 1920s shingle-style home. The composite slate roof, cement fiberboard shake siding and color clad windows make the exterior stand out.

The interior has a hand-crafted mahogany railed grand staircase, paneled walls and Brazilian cherry floors. A hideaway bookcase passage leads to the secret reading retreat. The kitchen features wide-beamed ceilings, hand-hewn Brazilian cherry flooring, hand-glazed tile and a large center island.

Project Name: Old Lake Court Residence

Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.

Designer/Architect: Visbeen Associates, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Builder: DeHaan Builders, Caledonia, Mich.

Interior Designer: Visbeen Associates, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Developer: Visbeen Associates, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Land Planner: Visbeen Associates, Grand Rapids, Mich.

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