Nestled in a heavily wooded lakefront property in Upstate New York, Lakeside Retreat is an escape: visitors can leave behind the stress of urban life and immerse themselves in nature, friends, family, and relaxation. Approaching the project from the top, the experience is all about the lake. Down from the lake, it is all about the forest. The boundary between the project and the natural shape of the land emerges and recedes with the geometry of the buildings, seamlessly integrating them into the landscape, allowing for occupiable green roofs and reducing daily energy consumption.