For the owners of this Harness Creek Residence the best way to redesign an outdated split-level home was to totally alter the character of the house -- a Prairie style house with extensive use of brick and shingle was the perfect fit. It has the "horizontality" that allows the owners a close connection to the outside. Extensive use of carefully placed windows provide the best view of the water while maintaining privacy. 

The owners considered this home a retirement house with the children almost out of the house.  Floor space was designed to provide maximum flexibility. Halpern Architects achieved this by merging the living room, family room, and sun rooms into one large living space.  A Custom set of doors strategically situated create separate spaces as desired.