Sodon Lake House, Bloomfield Township, Michigan Real Estate Development, American Residential Property, USA
September 24, 2025
Architect: Disbrown Iannuzzi
Location: Bloomfield Township, Michigan, USA
Photos by Christopher Payne / ESTO
Sodon Lake House, USA
Tucked atop a sloping site, Sodon Lake House takes its name from the dichothermic lake which it overlooks — one of three of this type in Michigan. From the road, the mid-century modern home appears as a modest atomic ranch.
When experienced from within, the layout is revealed as a series of intermediate floor levels creating cozy areas for living, dining, napping, and entertaining. The client, a family of four returning to Michigan after 15 years in Southern California, quickly fell in love with this quirky home despite the TLC it required.
With sustainability and a SoCal vibe as the main drivers, the architect and homeowner/interior designer focused on enduring materials across the home’s renovation. Uninsulated brick walls were clad in an exterior insulation system which bolstered thermal performance while a white finish brought the lightness and energy the family desired.
Replacing rotted wood siding with a cedar rainscreen provided passive cooling and ventilation while the unstained cedar will allow the home to blend into the wooded site. A standing seam roof was selected for its long lifespan and recyclability.
The interior was completed with a similar strategy. Prioritizing efficient circulation and access to daylight drove most changes. Bright surfaces, low-maintenance materials, and no-VOC finishes contribute to a healthy and uplifting environment.
The concrete slab was exposed and polished, ridding the house of unnecessary finishes. Completed in 2023, Sodon Lake House has been successfully restored into an artistic, chic and uniquely warm abode for a family that embraces the essentials.
Architect: Disbrown Iannuzzi – http://pbwarchitects.com/
Location: Bloomfield Township, MichiganArea: 5,000 sq ftProject type: Custom Residential, Historic Restoration
Photography: Christopher Payne / ESTO
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Location: Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States of America.
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