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Home Great Lake Story Journals Great Lake Story 2022: Crooked Lake Prairie – 42° North: Final Chapter
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Great Lake Story 2022: Crooked Lake Prairie – 42° North: Final Chapter

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    Drone-Captured View of the Crooked Lake Home and Property
    With an abundance of windows, the home feels as though it’s one with nature, giving the Brennans a sense that they’re outdoors even when they’re indoors. The emphasis on consistency in design, especially with the use of stone and other materials, helps make this seamless blending possible.

    Annette and Jeff Brennan were thousands of miles from their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan when the first hints of this Great Lake Story unfolded. Celebrating 25 years of marriage, they dined, and whale watched at a picturesque, cliffside restaurant overlooking Oregon’s Depoe Bay and envisioned where their next 25-plus years would take them. When Jeff asked Annette, “When we’re done working and raising children, and if you could have whatever you want, what would that be,” she already knew the answer. She wanted a place; a large lake house for their children and grandchildren to visit and come home to. And, while that could have been anywhere, they ultimately decided they wanted to stay in Southwest Michigan.

    In architectural design, it’s not always a given that what’s drawn on paper comes to fruition in perfect alignment with the initial vision. Intentions for the home change. Expectations for the homeowners’ lifestyle shift. For the Brennans, their aspirations for their Crooked Lake home remained a constant — and Ryan La Haie’s design followed closely throughout the process.

    Poolside, Patio, and Cantilevered Overhang View
    Multiple spots for gathering, including a firepit, an outdoor dining area, and other strategically placed seating areas give the Brennans and their guests ample options to commune with one another.

    With construction complete, those goals have become fully realized: A lakefront retreat that draws friends in and brings family back home. A space for gathering, entertaining, and celebrating. A warm, welcoming abode from which to embark on the next phase of life. Few homes can accomplish so much — and deliver so much satisfaction — so effectively.

    “We set out to create the perfect house for the Brennans based on their wishes to entertain and bring people together,” says La Haie, principal of 42° North – Architecture + Design. “To see it play out so true to their dreams is something special.”

    Although the Brennan family knew La Haie was a master of space, it wasn’t until they moved in that they realized the beauty of the layout of the home. They say they’re using all of the rooms in the house on a regular basis because all the spaces are relaxed, open, and inviting.

    Master Suite, Fireplace, and Porch with Large Covered Deck
    The Brennans enjoy stunning lake views from inside the bedroom. Having coffee on the porch outdoors, even in the rain, offers them a calming and peaceful way to start each day. A two-sided fireplace provides comfort and warmth both inside and outside of the suite.

    “The primary goal of having this home bring our family and friends together has been achieved magnificently,” the couple says. “We’ve had multiple gatherings of 20 or more people, and one party of about 100 people, and the house worked beautifully. It never once has felt crowded, and people have felt comfortable here, enjoying each other’s company on the lake. Mission accomplished!”

    This chapter closes the story of the design and construction of the Crooked Lake home. But, for the Brennans, it’s really just the beginning.

    The entire team, comprised of 42° North – Architecture + Design, Jim Roberts Construction, Cnossen Construction, Christine DiMaria Design, Kirshman Kitchen Design Studio, and TruMedia, has been honored to be involved in such a rewarding project.

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