Lakeside Living
Residential architecture designed for lakeside sites, covering houses and retreats shaped by water, landscape and seasonal use.
Lakeside living places a house in a landscape defined by water, shoreline and changing light. Architects working on these sites must balance views and privacy, respond to flood levels and soil conditions, and decide how much of the building should face the lake. The brief often centers on retreat, with the house understood as a place to slow down rather than a primary residence.
Members on uni.xyz have published work spanning a range of climates and settings, from a residential retreat in Québec and a park-integrated home in Budapest to a contemporary house on Lake Corumbá in Brazil and a red cedar lake house. Together these projects show how material choices, massing and landscape connection shift from one region to another.
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Alma 24 House by Maria José Benech and Stéphane Asselin: Lakeside Residential Retreat in Québec
Alma 24 House in Québec blends lakeside views, natural materials, and sustainable design, offering seasonal family retreats in harmony with nature.
Lake 11 Home & Park: A Lakeside Residential Oasis in Budapest by Coldefy + DDS
Lake 11 Home & Park in Budapest by Coldefy + DDS offers sustainable lakeside living with flexible apartments, green design, and nature integration.
Lake House by Dayala e Rafael Arquitetos Associados: Contemporary Design on Lake Corumbá IV
Lake House by Dayala e Rafael features cantilevered metallic structure, ceramic brick façade, expansive glass, and seamless integration with Lake Corumbá IV.
Modern Lake House Architecture: Red Cedar Lake House by Lundin Architects
Red Cedar Lake House blends modern lake house architecture with nature, creating a serene retreat of warmth, privacy, and connection.
