Hamptons
The owners of both of these projects were interested in traditional shingle style
houses. Both had spectacular views of the water that determined the orientation
of the main rooms of the house.
The house on the beach in East Hampton was on an extremely narrow lot. The architects
obtained a zoning variance of 30 feet to build a 50 foot wide house as well as
a pool, tennis court and entertainment pavilion. Unfortunately, the ocean view
was along the narrow dimension of the lot. To maximize the view, the house was
arranged like a double train with the living spaces by the ocean and the least
important rooms in the rear. The twin roof peaks express the layout of rooms
on either side of an interior circulation space which culminates in the master
bath and private roof deck on the second floor.
The house in Shelter Island was also on a difficult, narrow site. The wetland
area by the street dictated that the driveway be located on the low side of the
property. The house was located at the top of the hill to gain the best water
views. A wrap-around porch and stairs serve to connect the house to the slope,
with the remaining change in elevation accommodated by the broad stone steps.
The living room is a double height space along the broad side of the house with
large, traditional windows that over look the water. |
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East Hampton
Shelter Island
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