This spectacular modern beach house was designed for a young family by Bates Masi + Architects, located on a 2.2-acre property in Amagansett, New York. The region is an early English and Dutch settlement on the East End of Long Island. The dwelling draws from the history of the land that it stands on.
The site was first cleared by Native Americans as hunting grounds and much later it was used by settlers in 1680 as a communal grazing pasture. When the architects were commissioned for this project, their goal was to honor and celebrate the agrarian history of the site in the architecture and landscape design.
DESIGN DETAILS: ARCHITECT Bates Masi + Architects INTERIOR DESIGNER JL Hummel Interiors CONTRACTOR John Hummel & Associates Custom Builders LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Bates Masi + Architects
The structures steeply pitched gable roofs lend the appearance of a barnlike massing, which is broken up into smaller volumes while relating to the landscape. The steep roof pitches allow for ample second-floor space uninterrupted by collar ties. These traditional gable forms are subverted by cuts through the ridge to bring in natural light.
Sources: Terra-Cotta Tile: Petersen Tegl; Weathering Steel: Peconic Iron; Glass/Windows and Skylights: Kawneer; Doors and Metal-Frame Windows, Lockset, Pulls: Arcadia; Paints and Stains: Benjamin Moore; Lighting: Q-Tran; Specialty Lighting
The exterior siding and paving are carried through the breezeways that connect the volumes of the house, further integrating the house with the site.
The property itself features varied heights of vegetation to recall the history of the site, where it was divided into individual parcels: Tall grasses help to conceal the dwelling from the road, while lower blades and ground cover around the swimming pool and grounds open up the views.
What We Love: The main living spaces of this Amagansett beach house are centered around large fireplaces to bring warmth and comfort while also celebrating family gatherings. This beautiful dwelling has taken a holistic approach to both the architecture and the landscape and pays homage to its past roots. It preserves the pastoral character of the property and gives this family’s home a deeper meaning that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
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Traditional thatch siding is employed but it is packed neatly between the exposed exterior framing, a modern twist on the centuries-old process. The strong linear rhythm of the exterior framing is continued in the interior, repeated in such elements as the vertical slatting in the main bathroom vanity, and the shingle siding that clads the family room fireplace along with the built-in seating.
Natural materials such as oak, clay tiles, and plaster help to create a harmonious connection to the landscape and an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the home.
PHOTOGRAPHER Bates Masi + Architects
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