Beach home design for a Chicago couple who wanted a compact and sustainable getaway from their hectic urban lives. This three-level, 1200SF,  2 bedroom , 2 bathroom economical solution to their needs is just minutes walk from Lake Michigan. Natural and local materials offer low environmental impact while blending in within the natural dune landscape beautifully.  A shaded roof deck with hot tub offers a cool relation spot in summer and warm whirlpool fun in winter. The complete custom home includes a two story living room and second floor hopper windows for natural ventilation, fireplace and a cantilevered steel stair  leading up from the interior to the exterior and up to the roof deck. Bamboo built-ins and kitchen cabinetry compliment the steel stair and catwalk. Custom interior and exterior furniture in collaboration with Lagomorph Design, Chicago.