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Modern Home Located on an Abandoned Limestone Quarry Lake

From: Collaborative Designworks

This unique home is cantilevered over on an abandoned limestone quarry lake and features 107-acres of surrounding land offering privacy and seclusion. With so much natural beauty, the designers built the home with an exterior made of 75% glass to provide wood and water views from every room.

Contemporary House and Night Sky Reflected in Lake

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Lakehouse Lit Up at Night

This Lakehouse sits on the edge of a completely private, crystal clear, abandoned limestone quarry lake provide a serene backdrop to this modern structure.

Evening View of Quarry Lake With Contemporary House

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Riverside, Texas Lake House

House on private lake near Riverside, Texas. Design by Jim Evans of Collaborative Design, with windows by Western Windows. Owners: James Stafford & Deborah Keyser

Side View of Neutral Contemporary Lakehouse With Butterfly Roof

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Lakehouse With Butterfly Roof Overhang

A butterfly roof opens up this neutral contemporary house so it can take in the views of the quarry lake on which it sits. The roof’s overhang has recessed lighting and provides shade as well as protection from the elements.

Curved Ceiling in Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Lake Views

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Living Room With Curved Wood Ceiling

Walls of windows give this neutral contemporary living room immersive views of the quarry lake on which it sits. The living room also has a distinct curved ceiling, suspended woodstove and light hardwood floors.

Open Sliding-Glass Doors Connect Living Room to Deck at Lakeside House

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Wood Decking Surrounding Neutral Contemporary Lakehouse

Floor-to-ceiling walls of windows connect this neutral contemporary home with its lush lakefront surroundings. Wood decking surrounds the house, which is easily accessible thanks to sliding-glass doors in the living room.

Deck View Through Inside of Neutral Contemporary Lakeside House

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Lakeside House With Surrounding Views

Thanks to having windows along 75% of its perimeter, this neutral contemporary home offers spectacular views from every angle. The windows also allow unobstructed views from the outside as well, with the lake visible through the inside of the house.

Wall of Windows Provides Lakeside View for Bedroom

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Wall of Windows Overlooking Lake

A wall of windows brings the outdoors into this lakeside bedroom, with the home sited so that an edge overhangs the quarry lake. The contemporary bedroom’s neutral palette creates a relaxing ambiance without taking focus away from the views just outside.

Man Standing in Front of Open Sliding Glass Door Overlooking Lake

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Bedroom With Doors Opening Onto Lake

A wall of windows includes sliding doors that open to let in the expansive lakeside views surrounding this contemporary home. The neutral space has hardwood floors and a black chaise that offers a relaxing front-row seat to the sights right outside.

Wall of Windows in Neutral Contemporary Lakeside Bathroom

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Trough-Style Sink in Neutral Contemporary Bathroom

Even the bathroom in this contemporary lakefront home has prime waterfront views thanks to floor-to-ceiling walls of windows. The neutral space includes a trough-style sink with two faucets, recessed lighting and hardwood flooring.

Black Chaise With Lakeside Views Through Wall of Windows

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Neutral Contemporary Sitting Area With Lakeside Views

A black chaise holds a prime spot for lakeside viewing in this contemporary house. The neutral space has walls of windows that bring the outdoors in.

Wood Deck Outside Neutral Contemporary Lakehouse at Night

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Mist Over Lake Outside Neutral Contemporary Home

Mist low over the water creates a dramatic ambiance surrounding this neutral contemporary lakehouse. Floor-to-ceiling windows around 75% of the home’s perimeter allow unobstructed views from both inside and out.

Contemporary Lakeside Home Reflected in Quarry Lake

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Contemporary Lakeside Home With Butterfly Roof

Still waters reflect the contemporary home located on this abandoned quarry lake in Texas. The home features a butterfly roof that opens up the expansive views outside while also providing shade and protection.

Exterior View of Lakeside House With Butterfly Roofline

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Contemporary House Located on Abandoned Quarry Lake

This 107-acre property resides on a completely private, crystal-clear abandoned limestone quarry lake. The house features glass along 75% of its perimeter for views all around and a hybrid butterfly roofline with deep overhangs that provides protection and shade.

Mist Over Lake With Contemporary House at Water’s Edge

Photo: Joe Aker, Interior Designer: Andra White. From: Collaborative Designworks

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Glass Walls Let Contemporary House Soak in Lake Views

This house has a prime location on a rock outcropping at the edge of this abandoned quarry lake, seen here with mist over it. Recessed lights in the butterfly roof overhang keep things well-lit no matter the time of day.

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