| The owners purchased this small peninsula,
entirely within the boundaries of a coastal dune, for its serene
views of the beach and unspoiled saltwater marsh. A 70’s
house in poor repair was demolished, presenting us with the problem
of how to make cohesive architecture out of a convoluted plan.
Environmental regulations required that we design entirely within
the outline of the existing foundation and volume of the old
house, and yet the owners had a building program which pushed
these limits. We solved the problem by designing guest bedrooms,
baths and kitchen with no square inch wasted, interlocked with
two very generous spaces where the owners spend most of their
time, the master bedroom and living room, which have high ceilings,
and sweeping views of the water. Interwoven is a range of opportunities
to display the owners’ collection of Asian artifacts. The
best pieces were gathered over 25 years of work and travel in
China, Japan and Tibet. Susan Thorn Interiors of Cross River, New
York was responsible for furnishings and color selections. The
general contractor was Wright-Ryan Construction. Stephen Pondelis,
now of Attardo Pondelis
Architecture, was significantly involved
in the design and construction management of the project. |
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