This landmark Lake Forest residence, an original creation by notable mid-century architect Ike W. Colburn, was subject to strict design requirements during its 2016 redesign to preserve the Asian teahouse style of the original architecture.
Massey Associates did an exceptional job with the tasteful new additions to the property, including a modern kitchen with multiple sliding LaCantina Doors that open the space up to the expansive yard and beautifully landscaped two acre grounds. Triple glazing brought added energy efficiency to the home, and integrated Centor screens seamlessly pull out from the walls to provide extra defense against summer bugs.
The City of Lake Forest has an exceptional historic preservation division that has created an extensive register of historic properties in the area. Just up the street from this home is the Green Bay Road District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and containing single-family works by Henry Ives Cobb, Howard Van Doren Shaw, Holabird & Roche, and a few other designs by Colburn.
See more photos on the architect’s website.
ARCHITECT: Massey Associates
GC: James LaDuke & Associates
PHOTOS: Dave Burk
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: LaCantina Doors, Centor Screens
