Lake Monona

Custom New Home Build

Our project site on Lake Monona is something we are still in disbelief over, with its views across the water of downtown Madison and the Wisconsin capital building. This is celebrated with the home’s seamless connection of indoor to outdoor spaces with two-story porches that span the rear façade overlooking the water, soaring vaulted ceilings, and quality of natural light.  

The home’s design is inspired by the client’s love of west coast midcentury home design, integrated with the sensibilities that are required for a midwest climate, including structural insulated panels and super-insulated European triple pane windows.  Its roofline and massing are inspired by homes designed by William Krisel and A. Quincy Jones.

“The priority from day one was to connect every living, working, exercising, and sleeping space to the lake with expansive, uncompromising views, resulting in a home that is truly a celebration its location.”

The walkout lower level faces the lake and opens out to the in-ground swimming pool.  The interior design strategy focuses on creating an open, airy feel but also be a warm, inviting family space with the use of rich materials.  White oak floors, woodwork, and cabinetry keep the interior palette light, while natural granite countertops, terrazzo, and dimensional tiles lend itself to a more natural, earthy design palette respectful of its natural surroundings. 

There are built-in custom features around the house including a modern bookcase with metal partitions, as well as a fireplace hearth cabinet with wood slat front concealing audio/video media and storage.   The living room light shelf reflects light up towards the ceiling from clerestory windows, and also has built-in concealed rolling shades and uplighting at night.

SIZE
6,000 square feet

LOCATION
Lake Monona, Wisconsin

STATUS
Completed 2025

CONTRACTOR
Aldo Partners

INTERIOR DESIGN
Vault Interiors

ENGINEERING
Ionic Structures & Design

WINDOWS
Zola

LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Ginkgo Leaf Studio

LANDSCAPING
Herman Landscape Service

SITE/BLUFF STONEWORK
Alts Operation

PHOTOGRAPHY
Andrea Clunie and Libby Sutton