2023 Home of the Month Look Book

Lakeview Shingle Style | New Build
Photos: Scott Walker Photography
When the owners acquired a rare lake lot on historic Manitou
Island in White Bear Lake, they knew they wanted a home with
modern living spaces but a classic and traditional feel that fit
into the historic nature of the neighborhood.
The location’s pie-shaped lot and setbacks inspired the fanshaped
design that expands toward the lake. This creates a
broad, direct connection to the lake that the owners craved—
with all key living spaces looking out over the lake instead of
toward the island road.
The house has seven gables. Five stitch back and forth along the curving roof; three occupy the lakeside width and
provide extensive lake views, while two complement the narrower entrance side. Porches on the front and back of
the house ensure maximum daylight and outdoor views from every main living space. Instead of solid walls, rooms
are defined by two-sided glass-front cabinets, allowing glimpses through to other rooms, distant windows, and the
outdoors.
TEA2 Architects
tea2architects.com • (612) 929-2800
Design team: Tyler Hillger, AIA; Dave Nahey; Nima Meghdari; Tyler Smith; Tom Henningsen;
Ruth Foster, Assoc. AIA
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