WHAT DRIVES US
Where the best things in life happen.
The homes we design are modern, purposeful, and user-driven. They welcome gatherings, encourage family, and express, enable and enhance everyday life. They become the backgrounds for your life’s most unforgettable moments.
WHAT WE CREATE
We've honed our award-winning design process while working with dozens of clients on projects located both near and far.
A DESIGN PROCESS WITH AWARD-WINNING RESULTS
Your home starts with you.
You are the most important part of this whole process. When you’re excited, we are excited. So our ears perk up when you explain your visions and goals. We lean in and take detailed notes, as we begin to envision the countless ways we can translate your ideas into a bright, clear solution.
A TEAM OF ARCHITECTS DEDICATED TO YOU
A different kind of architect.
Don’t get us wrong— we're architects, but not the kind you’re thinking of. Sure, we craft breathtaking functional spaces, call scribbles drawings, and know all the fancy words for an entryway. But the truth is architecture isn’t that complicated.
Eric De Witt
Principal and Architect
Dana Grassmid
Architect
WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
"We went into the design process with a pretty clear notion of what we wanted. Not only did Eric and Dana at Lucid help us realize that vision; they propelled the design from sound to spectacular. Our home is everything we wanted, and more."
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Introducing The Northshore Residence - our newest home and the result of three years of thoughtful design and construction. Here’s a glimpse of modern luxury on the lake: floor-to-ceiling glass, clean lines, and breathtaking views.
More to come soon.
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Turtle Point | Under Construction
We’re deep into construction, shaping a home that embraces the raw beauty of the peninsula that is its site. Tucked in to enjoy long views over the water, filtered light through wetland woods, and the quiet intensity of Northern Michigan’s changing seasons.
More soon!
Construction by @mikeschaapbuilders
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Introducing Pier Cove! From every angle, Pier Cove Residence captures what it means to live by the water. With clean lines, abundant glazing, and natural materials, the home frames its surroundings: the sky, shore, and shifting light over the lake.
Pier Cove is more than a house - it’s a retreat. A place to watch the seasons change, to unwind, to breathe.
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Lucid Lake day
Our team spent the afternoon out on the lake for a little boating and bonding. The weather couldn’t have been better - perfect for cruising by some of our past and current projects, catching up outside the office, and just enjoying the water together. Grateful for days like this and the crew that makes it all happen!
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Perched above Lake Michigan, the Rosy Mound Retreat reimagines how a home connects to its site. Designed as a modest, rugged escape to replace a failing mid-century cottage, it adapts to strict dune regulations by shifting inland - elevating living spaces to preserve lake views. A suspended living room opens sightlines and creates a sheltered outdoor space below. Clad in weathering Kebony wood, glass, and metal, the retreat is built to age gracefully with minimal upkeep.
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The perfect blend of modern design and natural serenity! Proud to have our Lower Shore Residence featured by Architizer on September 5, 2025!
“Nestled along the rugged shoreline of Lake Michigan, the Lower Shore Residence embodies modern living seamlessly integrated with nature. Designed for a family passionate about outdoor adventures and entertaining, this home serves as an elegant launchpad for exploration and connection to its breathtaking surroundings.
The residence features three distinct volumes: two warm, wood-clad boxes housing intimate sleeping and support spaces, complemented by a taller, transparent box that welcomes vibrant public areas. A discreet entryway framed by a striking exposed concrete wall unveils the heart of the home—a captivating four-season room that frames sweeping views of the shimmering waters beyond.
Expansive window walls on the lakeside flood the living spaces with natural light, offering picturesque vistas, while solid walls adorned with high clerestory windows provide a serene retreat from the road, ensuring privacy and tranquility. Anchored by monumental cast-in-place concrete fireplaces, the airy glass box exudes warmth and character……”
See it on their webpage for more: architizer.com/projects/lower-shore-residence/
Construction by Zahn Builders
Photography by Jason Keen and Lucid
Interiors by StudioM Interiors
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A great shoutout today from @architizer for this beautiful home we designed a few years ago. And we just happen to be back on-site today for a video shoot!
Our first. Ever.
Pigeon Creek is where Lucid started - deep in the Michigan woods, perched above a wetland and shaped by an old, forgotten railroad. A bold modern form, built for a young family, grounded in nature.
This one set the tone.
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Behind the Scenes
We want to get it right! That’s why we walk the site. We stake it out. We stand in what will be the living room, the kitchen, the hallway, with the clients if possible, making sure every space makes sense in real life, not just on paper. The change here was so worth it!!
Great architecture isn’t just designed; it’s felt.
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