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The house has an amazing view of the Block Island Sound
Project Details
Project Story
Perched on a bluff overlooking the Block Island Sound, the property is a flag lot at the end of a new subdivision, bordered on three sides by water, wetland, and woods. The client asked us to build a house with minimal impact on the pristine landscape, maximum exposure to the views, and all the amenities of a year round Hamptons vacation home.
The basic requirements of each space were considered integrally with the effects of sunlight, breezes, and views. The house was conceived as a lens, continually magnifying the subtle changes in the surrounding environment.
The L-shaped plan is divided into public and private wings. Two indoor/outdoor zones on the two levels define the public areas. The upstairs zone includes the kitchen, dining area, living area, and a deck. This section of the house is cantilevered over the hillside and offers the most panoramic views. The downstairs public room includes the family room, outdoor living room, pool, and sunbathing deck. The two story bedroom wing has four bedrooms facing the views, two of which convert to a single room for guests with children.
Square footage: 3000 sq/ft living area, 2000 sq/ft decks/terraces Principal in charge: Robert Young, AIA Design Team: Shea Murdock, AIA, Casey Feeney, Tom Amber, Naoki Sheshimo Structural Engineer: David Kufferman, PE Landscape Architect: David Seeler General Contractor: Meberg and Pederson Builders Mill Workers: Tom Mills, Steve Whalen
