847-876 HOUSEMAN NE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

Working on a vacant lot in a post-war neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Lott3Metz resolved the owner’s limited budget with their needs for a home and a studio for their growing software and design business. In an effort to maximize the available project dollars, Lott3Metz decided to use a panelized construction system that was custom fabricated in the factory, shipped to the site, and hoisted into place. Total time elapsed from finalization of the order to delivery and completion of erection was six weeks. Total construction cost was approximately $145,000 and the house was completed for move-in in 4 months.

In planning the home, Lott3Metz and the owner worked to maintain an open and flexible plan with an eye towards possible future modifications and changes in use. The home and business uses are separated by floor, with the residence on the second floor and the business on the first floor. The vertical circulation was pulled to the edge of the plan allowing the free flow of occupants on both floors and between floors. The siting of the house was dictated by the extreme slope of the land - from East to West – leaving the common walkout condition towards the street. The main entry was located at the first floor in the front with grade access to the yard at the second level in the rear of the building. A single garage is located adjacent to the entry, below the second floor bedrooms.

Building Statistics
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Approximately 2,600 sq.ft.
Two Stories, Wood frame panelized construction with vinyl siding.
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Completion: Spring 2002
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Architect:
Lott3Metz Architecture, LLC
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Contractor: Cedar Creek Homes

First Floor Plan
Second Floor Plan