Lake and Vacation Home Designs for Lake Michigan, Lake Geneva and Beyond

A vacation home should feel like home, but better. We design them to be timeless, rooted in their setting, and built for generations. The kind of place your family will never want to leave.

A lake house lives differently than a primary home. It is about arrival, light, water, and the easy way a family spreads out and comes back together. We design for the site first, how the house sits on the land, where it opens to the view, and how it weathers, so the home feels like it belongs on its shoreline and holds up over decades.

How we approach it

Siting and orientation that make the most of the water, the light, and the approach.

Durable, low-maintenance detailing suited to lake and seasonal use.

Plans that flex from a quiet weekend to a full house of family and guests.

Timeless exteriors meant to be handed down rather than restyled.

Now accepting commissions

We are currently accepting lake and vacation-home commissions, with a focus on Lake Michigan and Lake Geneva.

Common questions

Do you design custom new homes?

Yes, and we are currently accepting new-home commissions in Chicago and the Midwest.

How do I start a project?

Contact us for a free consultation: william@clarkearch.com or (773) 234-4240, and we will talk through your project, site, and goals.