Wooden house with black-framed windows and door, surrounded by trees, with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, and potted plants near the doorway.

Birchaven
Lake Tomahawk, WI

Modern Treehouse Living in Wisconsin’s Northwoods

A modern house with wooden exterior walls and large black-framed windows, surrounded by greenery, a curved stone pathway, and large decorative rocks on the ground. The roof is covered with gray shingles, and a white round light hangs by the entrance.
Aerial view of a house surrounded by dense green trees with a lake nearby, featuring a dock.

Inspired by the simplicity of Scandinavian architecture, this private residence perches peacefully amongst birch and pine trees overlooking Two Sisters Lake.

The building’s elongated shape follows the site’s elevated and undulating topography, maximizing lake views and providing a treehouse-like feel.

Inside, a clean palette of neutral colors, soft textures and natural wood complements the raw beauty of Wisconsin’s Northwoods throughout the seasons.

Living room with large windows showing green trees outside, a stone fireplace, a wall-mounted TV, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
Interior of a house with a stone and wood fireplace, a wooden broom leaning against the fireplace, a black and white duck-shaped decorative pillow on a light wood cabinet, and a window showing green trees outside.
View of a modern kitchen with wood cabinets, gray tile backsplash, black pendant light, and a black stool in the foreground. A hallway with patterned runner rug and framed artwork is visible.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and black metal balusters, a small wooden desk with a chair, a wall decorated with picture frames and a small wooden shelving unit, and a small wooden side table with plush toys, all in a bright modern interior.
A modern kitchen with a white farmhouse sink, a white countertop, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, a black window showing trees and water outside, black pendant lights, a white vase with green plants, and a door on the left.
Modern bathroom with white vanity, black fixtures, large mirror with round lights, wooden door and trim, two tall windows with trees outside, gray tiles, and a towel hanging on a hook.
Modern bathroom with glass-enclosed shower featuring gray subway tile walls, black showerhead, and handle. A white towel with black stripes hangs on a hook on a white wall beside a window with a black frame and wooden trim. Light-colored tile floor, wooden baseboards, and a white sink with a cabinet are visible.
Wooden balcony with black metal railing, black Adirondack chair, small side table with books and a coffee mug, surrounded by green trees.

Client
Private Residence

Architect
Deconstruct Architecture

General Contractor
Kuckkahn Construction

Photography
Josh Groth

Interior Design

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