Hidden Lakes Residence Grand Rapids, Michigan luxury home photos, Mid-West United States property design

Hidden Lakes Residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan

February 11, 2026

Architects: Lucid Architecture

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

photos © Eric De Witt

Photos: Dustin Halleck and Eric De Witt

Hidden Lakes Residence, Michigan, USA

The Hidden Lakes Residence is a modern luxury home nestled on a sloping, wooded site next to a private golf course. The client, owner of a major window company and avid golfer, tasked the design team with creating an “extraordinary home” with abundant windows adjacent to his home course.

photo © Eric De Witt

Upon visiting the site, the team was inspired by its gentle slope, perfect for a structure that elegantly disengages from the ground plane as it extends southward. This allowed the home’s public spaces – living, dining, and kitchen – to lift above the terrain, forming a glass box that floats among the trees.

photos © Dustin Halleck

Extending along the 17th fairway, it offers sweeping views of the golf course and the southern ravine and wetland below, anchored by a striking concrete fireplace. Beneath this glass volume lives a covered outdoor area, enhancing the connection to nature.

photos © Eric De Witt

Entry through a large pivoting door draws guests toward the floating living room, where expansive glazing frames dramatic views of the ravine beyond. A gallery lined with fluted wood paneling guides movement toward the main living areas, while a series of transitions, via stairs and circulation, leads westward and downward to the home’s private zones.

photos © Eric De Witt

Thoughtful spatial planning separates public and private zones, offering a lasting sense of refuge for some spaces, including bedrooms, while maintaining strong visual and physical connections to the outdoors and golf course.

photos © Eric De Witt

Solar orientation played a pivotal role in siting the pool and glazing, maximizing daylight while managing thermal gain, an approach that contributes to long-term energy performance and comfort.

photo © Dustin Halleck

A standout feature of the home is the multi-use Car Salon, which combines function and lifestyle: part home office, part lounge, and part gallery; all reflecting a tailored response to the client’s passions.

photos © Dustin Halleck

Over time, the home offers enduring benefits: emotional and experiential richness through constant engagement with its surroundings, adaptability through flexible program elements, and lasting architectural clarity—making it not just a residence, but a deeply personal and responsive living environment