“The name Lakesong became both a metaphor and a design guide,” says studio co-principal Frank Lin. “We were inspired by the quiet rhythm of the lake … the home is made of moments that build a cohesive emotional experience.” This notion of cadence plays out from the first encounter. Approached from the street, the house holds back its full outlook, instead choreographing an arrival sequence in which the pool and distant lake fall into a single line of sight. “Being one street back allowed us to create a more intentional arrival sequence,” says co-principal Megan Lin. “At the entry, the pool and lake align in a single visual axis – you catch the shimmer of the pool below the stairs and the horizon beyond the house.”Elevating the main living level allows long uninterrupted views over neighbouring rooftops, ensuring the lake remains a constant presence for the living, dining and primary suite. Even when not framed directly, the water is felt peripherally, through light, reflection and movement. “The pool acts as a light instrument,” says Frank, describing it as an extension of the lake that pulls sun, trees and sky into the interior. Angled overhangs temper the Texan sun, softening glare at midday while allowing morning and evening light to bounce off the pool and wash across ceilings and walls, echoing the natural rhythm outside.
