LOCATION

Branson, Missouri

YEAR

2024

STATUS

Ongoing

PROJECT TYPE

Single Family Residence

ARCHITECTURE TEAM

Adam Wagoner, Abe Martin

DESIGN PARTNER

Dake Collaborative

The Branson Hills Lake House is a 7,600 SF lakefront residence designed for a retired couple near Branson, Missouri, seeking a spacious yet intimate retreat capable of hosting their growing family. Positioned thoughtfully on a serene lakeside site, the house’s design balances openness and privacy, accommodating gatherings while providing personal sanctuary for everyday living.

The architecture is composed of three distinct volumes, each rotated and angled to optimize views and create varied outdoor spaces. These interconnected boxes are unified by a sweeping, continuous wraparound porch, featuring a generous roofline supported by columns that blend interior and exterior living. This expansive porch not only extends the living spaces outward but also provides shade and shelter, enhancing year-round comfort and usability.

The primary suite is intentionally placed to the side of the central living volume, accessed through a glass-walled hallway overlooking a tranquil, zen-inspired garden. This deliberate separation offers the couple a private retreat that remains visually connected to nature, while still being easily accessible from the main living areas.

Massing and materiality are inspired by regional house forms, reinterpreted through a modern and refined aesthetic. Familiar shapes and elements are pared down and elevated, producing a residence that feels both rooted in its locale and forward-looking in its design approach.

Interior spaces open generously toward the lake with large windows and doors, framing views and drawing natural light deep into the home. The design’s thoughtful composition of solid and void, enclosure and openness, creates a dynamic interplay of shadow and light throughout the day.

The Branson House embodies a harmonious integration of traditional and contemporary design, offering a timeless yet innovative retreat that meets the couple’s needs for both intimate living and large family gatherings.