Friday, February 28, 2020

Modern Seaside House | Beach House | Long Island | Shenton Architects







This private residence commands views of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and a fresh water pond to the west from its location on the shore of Long Island.

Upon arrival from a quiet lane visitors are greeted by a planar facade of solid stone, punctured by the occasional opening. By contrast, on the south side of the property, the house unfolds sculpturally to present an open and transparent facade to the beach and the ocean beyond.

The design of the house is conceived as emerging from the beach. The dune landscape and native plantings along the ramped portion of the green roof emphasize the visual metaphor of the structure springing from the ground......more

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