Winter in August

“Winter in August” is a study in contrasts — where modernist geometry meets the softness of snow, and architecture becomes a frame for nature’s theatre. This lakeside residence rises directly from the water, its clean minimalist lines accentuated by the stillness of a winter landscape. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between inside and out, allowing the snowy forest and frozen reflections to become living walls of the home. Inside, the palette is restrained yet layered: dark wood floors ground the space, while soft neutrals in linen, wool, and stone create warmth against the glass expanses. The kitchen stretches in a sculptural galley form, its counter supported by bold arched bases — a quiet nod to brutalist elegance. The dining room, anchored by a crown-like chandelier, becomes the heart of gathering and ritual. The bathroom is a jewel box: stone surfaces and brass fixtures play against a glassy ombré bathtub, evoking the purity of glacier water. The bedroom, pared back to essentials, whispers luxury in its layered textiles and panoramic view — a sanctuary for rest, where snow itself serves as décor. Every element is deliberate: minimal in gesture, maximal in atmosphere. “Winter in August” is not just a home but a contemplative retreat — a modern monastery of light, water, and silence.

“Winter in August” is a study in contrasts — where modernist geometry meets the softness of snow, and architecture becomes a frame for nature’s theatre. This lakeside residence rises directly from the water, its clean minimalist lines accentuated by the stillness of a winter landscape. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between inside and out, allowing the snowy forest and frozen reflections to become living walls of the home. Inside, the palette is restrained yet layered: dark wood floors ground the space, while soft neutrals in linen, wool, and stone create warmth against the glass expanses. The kitchen stretches in a sculptural galley form, its counter supported by bold arched bases — a quiet nod to brutalist elegance. The dining room, anchored by a crown-like chandelier, becomes the heart of gathering and ritual. The bathroom is a jewel box: stone surfaces and brass fixtures play against a glassy ombré bathtub, evoking the purity of glacier water. The bedroom, pared back to essentials, whispers luxury in its layered textiles and panoramic view — a sanctuary for rest, where snow itself serves as décor. Every element is deliberate: minimal in gesture, maximal in atmosphere. “Winter in August” is not just a home but a contemplative retreat — a modern monastery of light, water, and silence.