2021 Winners
- Architecture
- Bath Design
- Builder Recognition
- Custom Smart Home Integration
- Garden Design
- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Product Design
- Small Spaces
Murdock Solon Architects
Murdock Solon Architects
In the wooded northwest corner of Greenwich is a single-family retreat designed by Murdock Solon Architects. This private residence is situated discreetly, yet proudly, upon the natural rise of a 5.9-acre hilly swath of land and is bordered on three sides by protected wetlands which slope away from the residence.
The result is a low-slung form that cuts through the rolling terrain, revealing and concealing the size and scale of the residence at the moments that felt appropriate. Three housing blocks rest under one continuous asymmetrical roof stretching 240 feet. The shifting ridge does more than just shelter, it creates visual play on perspective and depth perception, drawing the eye along the length of the house.
The home serves both a private oasis as well as a place to accommodate entertaining. Upon arrival the residence appears to be only a single level. The main entrance is carved from the volume of the house, and frames a clear view to the sky and to century-old maple beyond. Once inside, an enfilade proceeds along the southern exposure, connecting the living spaces. A Corten-clad fireplace provides raw contrast against the clean and modern aesthetic of the interior.
The southern facade is defined by the two large terraces which traverse the hillside. The highest point, located off the Dining Room and Kitchen, holds for alfresco dining and a place to sit around a crackling fire under the fading light. From here a lower terrace descends to the pool, used for laps and play in the summer months.
Murdock Solon selected materials in a variety of textures that weather naturally, to acquire a soft patina over time. The façade features wire-grooved western red cedar ship-lap, copper rain screen panels, tinted cast-in-place concrete, a lead-coated copper roof, steel windows, and rough-sawn cedar louvers.
Tim Hine Builders
Karen Bow Interiors
Karen Bow Interiors
The goal for this master bath retreat was to create a space that truly balanced function and design– a space that emphasized both everyday routine and grandeur. It goes without saying that the stunning bookmatched marble shower wall is the star of the room. The show-stopping shower is flanked by matching oak vanities, complete with intricate detail and gold finishes to create a contrast between the masculine nature of the wood and the feminine touches of the hardware. To continue this motif of contrast design detail, we added a dramatic, masculine black matte porcelain tile around the vanity wall complete with feminine brass accents. These old-world yet modern touches give the room a fresh elegance. The white marble floor provides the perfect backdrop for a striking black bathtub centered on the giant picture window, opposite the equally impactful shower wall. This layout creates a sense of balance in spite of the contrast. The abstract flower motif wallpaper adds a soft touch while completing the dramatic look of this master bedroom retreat.
James Doyle Design Associates
James Doyle Design Associates
Located on the coast of the Long Island Sound, the landscape surrounding this new home was designed with a vision for a clean and structural landscape. This was to reflect the northern European sensibility that is evident in the design of the house. The spaces were developed to compliment the architecture, providing a clear sense of arrival, entertaining spaces, architectural gardens for viewing from within the house and privacy from the adjacent properties.
Approaching the home, a custom designed black mahogany gate and white stucco piers are a prelude to the white stucco home and black front door of the residence. Once through the gate, the driveway is lined with tiered hedges of taxus and hornbeam, punctuated by an allée of cherry trees. The planting focuses the view out to the Long Island Sound before the driveway turns into the parking courtyard.
The oil and stone parking courtyard is planted with sheared London planetrees positioned in squares of boxwood, and enclosed by the same tiered hedges of taxus and hornbeam as the driveway.
In the rear yard, mirroring the symmetry of the house, paired seating and dining terraces were designed with a central oversized pathway between leading straight to the water. The edges of the terraces were defined with boxwood and large planters from Belgium.
A vanishing edge pool was designed to take advantage of the Long Island Sound views. For the pool area, a backdrop of sheared London planetrees and clean hedges define the space. Along the property line, extensive large evergreen plants provide privacy.
On the side of the property, a garden intended for viewing from the inside study was developed. Bluestone inlays define the edges of the boxwood square hedges, and a row taxus and espalier linden trees provide a backdrop and frame for an outdoor sculpture.
Workshop/APD
Workshop/APD
Set on a beautiful Greenwich residential street, this stone and shingle residence received a complete renovation to the interior of the home. The second project – and the primary residence – for a former Nantucket client, the firm drew on our established relationship and a deep understanding of the family’s needs and preferences to create a serene, functional family home. Once a compartmentalized formal layout, the home now features a full open floor plan, designed with multiple living areas meant for formal and relaxed entertaining, as well private family time. Warm wood floors, architectural reveals and a high-gloss finish to the ceiling tie all the spaces together and set the stage for a sophisticated interior program A luxe, layered approach to fabrics and furnishings adds depth to the large spaces and brings life to the decidedly modern décor. The second floor of the residence features a full master suite and three children’s rooms, each with en suite baths. The lower level features a luxurious game space and media room, highlighted with warm neutrals and modern wood paneling. By using a consistent material palette of wood stone and dark accents, paired with artisan-gallery like detailing and layered interiors, this home is the true epitome of a Workshop/APD project and the future modern Greenwich renovations.
Kitchen Garden Natufia Labs
Kitchen Garden Natufia Labs
Natufia combines wellness and technology through the world’s first fully-integrated and automated hydroponic kitchen garden.
The technology of the Kitchen Garden automatically maintains the perfect light, temperature, water and pH level to ensure optimal health for the plants. It also optimizes all minerals, nutrients and vitamins for the non-GMO leaves and flowers. Since it is controlled indoors, homeowners do not need to worry about pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. These are year-round, 24/7, kitchen-to-table ingredients without the concern of weather challenges or seasons.
The seeds are strictly non-GMO, certified both organic and Demeter—today’s most strict certification for seeds.
Karen Bow Interiors
Karen Bow Interiors
In this ground-up kitchen, I wanted to create an old-world yet modern feel and bring in bold coastal, contemporary touches to reflect the seaside setting of the home. The kitchen is surrounded by light oak natural wood finished custom cabinets with exposed dovetail joints, keeping space light and airy. Anchoring the kitchen is an island with a two-tiered stone surface that creates both privacy to the workspace and provides ample seating at the bar. The black, concrete scallop shell tile wall and oven hood create a seamless backdrop and provide a new take on a classic motif. Additionally, this tile covers the hood of the stove to keep things monochromatic and seamless. The lighting is vintage and in conjunction with brass and nickel accents, helps give the space an industrial more modern take on a seaside look. A concrete tabletop accents the concrete tile on the floor, while its base, a cast iron branch, provides a striking visual. The banquet and chairs are all covered in high-performance fabric to meet the needs of this busy family with style. The multiple wall coverings and textures somehow break up the space yet tie it together, with the chevron ceiling echoing the floor. This kitchen is adjacent to the daily eating area and also exposed to an open family room, so it was critical we create a chic open floor plan for both entertaining and family living that lives with the design of the rest of the house.
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA
Drawing upon the original vintage barn with exposed timber frame, the exterior deep blue accents connect the new barn with the main house and garage. Intended to be a relaxing retreat, this two-story structure includes a kitchen with basin sink, under counter fridge and floating Lucite shelving, a double height living room and lofted sitting area. A perfect mix between rustic and modern, the raw, antique timber craftsman joints juxtapose against sleek materials like the stainless-steel wire railings.
Designed with transparency, the symmetric and oversized black steel window frames provide a sight line through the entire building. Deep blue barn doors are suspended on a track to fully open and close.
Black Tempal Caesarstone
Black Tempal Caesarstone
A new development layered with emotion and depth. Soft mineral deposits create a subtle veil across the slab, in contrast to its black charcoal base. The rough finish and complex composition are layered, capturing these warm granular highlights just as in real stone, all the while maintaining the ease of care for which Caesarstone designs are known.
KKD DesignBuild
Faux Floral Collections Diane James Home
Faux Floral Collections Diane James Home
For over 20 years, Diane James Home has been designing the most beautiful faux floral arrangements, so lifelike they defy the meaning of the words “just picked”. Handmade to order in Connecticut, their customizable designs are the accessory of choice for top designers to provide maximum impact with minimal maintenance. The company’s two seasonal collections are available at fine retailers including Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, through interior designers and online. In 2019, the company opened a showroom designed by Calla McNamara from Calla Studio to showcase their exquisite designs.
DUW Wall Recessed Linear Floor Drain Drains Unlimited Inc.
DUW Wall Recessed Linear Floor Drain Drains Unlimited Inc.
The DUW Wall Recessed Linear Floor Drain is a one-of-a-kind recessed linear drain. Designed to be wall mounted with a nearly invisible profile, the Wall Recessed Linear Floor Drain blends into its surroundings and doesn’t distract from your shower’s surrounding beauty.
Blanche Neige Élitis
Blanche Neige Élitis
On the far side of the river bank, a celebration. Materials that craftsmen have handled for ages gather in totemic unions. Mother of pearl meets abaca, raffia chooses metallic threads, leaves join pigments from the painter’s workshop. Now they are entangled, interlaced, pierced, smeared. The old moon shines over new original drawings. They are made of subtle weaves, iridescent perforations, geometrical melodies…
This precious artisanal collection brings together ancestral natural materials. They are for the most part worked by hand, in a terrestrial palette of colors – neutral, pearly or shiny.
Art + Loom x Fayette Studio Collection Fayette Studio
Art + Loom x Fayette Studio Collection Fayette Studio
The collection is a result of two female business owners who place collaboration over competition. Operating in different cities, owners Samantha Gallacher (Art + Loom) and Kyra Schulhof (Fayette Studio) combine their valuable knowledge of bespoke rugs to create products showcasing the best craftsmanship the global rug industry offers. Led by Gallacher’s creative direction and sold through Schulhof’s studio, the collection taps into the idea of a bohemian art studio where every medium can be interpreted and displayed on the floor. The result: four original designs of hand-knotted wool and silk rugs, customizable in color, size and material.
Pro-Style Gas Range Forza
Pro-Style Gas Range Forza
Forza elevates ranges through radical Italian design, stark racecar-inspired lines, and powerful performance. From the uniquely shaped window, to the selection of 6 color kit options, this range becomes a true design statement. But it’s not just sexy—Forza’s proprietary Infinito™ Grate System is the largest continuous usable cooking surface with edge-to-edge cast iron grates and integrated bull nose. It also has the industry’s widest oven cavity, capable of fitting commercial size cooking trays. Also the industry’s only MassimoBlu™ Double Broiler outperforms traditional infrared broilers with its powerful blue flame that evenly distributes heat for maximum coverage.
Monogram Hearth Oven Monogram
Monogram Hearth Oven Monogram
Creating masterful roasted vegetables, pizza, delicate roasted fish & artisanal breads is now possible from your home kitchen with the Monogram® Hearth Oven, Handcrafted down to the last detail, this appliance is the ideal centerpiece in fine kitchen designs—delivering restaurant-worthy results. The Hearth Oven successfully captures the performance of a wood-fired brick oven but delivers a consistent temperature. Featuring intuitive LCD touch controls, preset cooking options for a variety of foods and perfectly placed heating zones on both the top and bottom of the oven, every aspect of the Hearth Oven was expressly designed to exceed even the highest expectations.
Robin Kramer Garden Design
Robin Kramer Garden Design
The property had been carelessly subdivided over the years which resulted in the challenge of a small lot with a massive home. The brief was to add a playing lawn, swimming pool and seating opportunities with a spring focused landscape. The aesthetic was to be clean and confident.
We stripped away all of the plant material and began to layout the various areas with a series of hedges. For privacy we used massive Thuja occidentalis and combined them with a stunning, mature hedge of Carpinus betulus Fastigiata. Lower hedges of Taxus x media ‘Hicksii’ line the entry and scroll down the cobble drive.
Custom modern X design gates and zinc bowl planters create a welcoming entry. A porch swing from Dedon catches the afternoon light and offers a view of the four Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’ planted in a quad on the drive.
In the rear we raised the land by 10′ to create a level lawn and build a pool garden. A custom fence marries with a privet hedge to add a lush textured romance to the otherwise functional demand of a pool fence.
A McKinnon & Harris sectional and Gandia Blasco umbrellas with a gas fire table rests at the far end of at the playing lawn hedged with 4′ Buxus. More Carpinus anchor the pool and lawn seating areas while masses of ‘Tardiva’ hydrangea dance between the hedges.
Steps up from the lawn is the kitchen terrace seating. Two Magnolia x loebneri ‘Merrill’ flag the staircase and offer fragrant blooms during the very first warmer days of the year.
Geometric Buxus parterres are filled with tulips and ombre allium that deliver a spring riot of color and texture. This gives way to a dense planting of Verbena Bonariensis for flower power right through to the first frost.
Elements by Tecno Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
Elements by Tecno Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
Elements by Tecno is Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens’ latest collaboration with architect and designer Daniel Germani. The modular collection empowers design professionals to create outdoor living spaces to fit any footprint. Embracing a pared back, European aesthetic, Elements by Tecno blurs the lines between cabinetry and furniture with accentuated legs and a sleek, frameless design featuring nested drawers and integrated handles for drawers and doors. Built to withstand any climate and offering 360-degree functionality – with access to storage on both sides – Elements can be used as a sideboard, bar or cooking station complementing low seating arrangements.
The Workshop/APD for Arteriors Collection Arteriors
The Workshop/APD for Arteriors Collection Arteriors
This collection boasts 48 carefully distilled, standout pieces embodying the themes of glaze, bend, roll and cut. Unique glazes inspired by the work of Workshop/APD Principal Andrew Kotchen’s wife, a ceramicist, complement textured glass and minimalist metalwork for a highly edited series featuring soft curves and balanced, architectural silhouettes. The collection marks Arteriors’ first guest designer partnership with a design and architecture firm and includes the most contract-grade offerings within an Arteriors guest designer collection to-date, reflecting Workshop/APD’s vast portfolio of residential, hotel and restaurant work.
Gara + Co.
Gara + Co.
The challenge for this living /dining area was to create an organic atmosphere with rich, calm detail and luxurious comfort within a limited space while providing as much roomy and inviting seating as possible.
Formerly a tiny 1960’s Compo Beach summer bungalow, it is now a year-round residence of an owner who enjoys entertaining and presented a floor planning challenge.
The “dining room” (previously the front porch) is a total of 135 square feet and has an awkward configuration, 17 1/2 feet wide by only 7 ½. The living room, is but 208 feet .
The first decision was to use a limited palette, keeping the visual flow as seamless as possible; all white was chosen and used in every conceivable texture.
The solution for the dining room was to construct a banquette covering the 17 1/2’ feet length thus eliminating the need for room to push back chairs on one side and to split the table in two so diners can more comfortably move in and out. This creatively resulted in a bonus that provided the opportunity to soften the whole area with beautiful cushions and throw pillows inviting very casual dining and lounging around the tables.
The living room was also challenge; there was no room for more than a loveseat seat size sofas. So instead a pair of chaise lounges were chosen which offered a longer and more slender look but provided deep comfort and lots of seating.
The entire scope of work included a complete renovation of the space, new oak floors set in a chevron pattern, and a newly a designed fireplace using local river rock. Additionally several ceiling beams were added to the existing structural ones to give the low 7’5” ceilings some enhanced style.
Sage Design
Sage Design
It is hard to convey in photos how spacious and multi-faceted this kitchen is. There are two islands each with seating, a dining table next to a gas fireplace, a cozy seating area with a large sofa, a large pantry and several cooking stations. You can practically live in this space and this large family does!
My client and I decided right away that we needed to tie this space together with a strong color that we could repeat with many textures, patterns and materials. We decided to use navy as our base color by painting the windows, fireplace and the pantry doors a deep hue. The navy glass backsplash is a gloss version of the same color and adds shimmer and texture. The fabrics used are all laminated for high traffic use and vary in their blue and gray tones. The hammered stainless steel island and shelves are a great complement to the navy backdrop.
The family uses this whole space. The second island with the stainless steel base and white marble top is used for homework to stay out of the cooking area or for the kids to have their own “table” when friends come over. The main island has an integrated sink for easy food prep. For family dinner, They all come together in front of the fireplace to share a meal. My client tells me she can never move and find this perfect a kitchen again!
CFK Interiors
CFK Interiors
This is the second residence, in collaboration with David Hottenroth of Hottenroth & Joseph of NYC, that we had the opportunity to work on with this particular client. The ultimate goal was a home that felt like an updated, updated version of a New England Farmhouse. Creating a new house that has a feel of vintage and yet still modern was a bit of a challenge but we were able to bring it to life in collaboration with the client and the skilled architect.
We were involved from the very beginning which is always preferable. This put us in a position to dictate finishes that worked with the overall design and concept for the house – from major selections such as door hardware and bathroom fixtures down to the smallest details (such as a sheep fence in one of the daughter’s bedrooms).
The client loves colour and embraced bold moves. Some of our ideas pushed the envelope but the client was on board! With the main house around 6000 sq.ft, we were faced with keeping the interiors vibrant, modern and exciting without losing the cosy feel of a small farm house. A challenge but one that we felt was easy to accomplish because the client embraced bold moves.
The house is filled with bespoke finishes from New England, England, and France (with many final flourishes being directly sourced from trips to Paris markets and sources in the English country side). No expense was spared as can be seen on the details and craftsmanship, which make this project so special.
Hemingway Fine Homes
Hemingway Fine Homes
Hemingway constructed an elegant and totally modern first floor Master Bathroom and Master Bath Patio with connecting exterior Hot Tub. This bathroom has a sense of grandeur with exceptional attention to contemporary amenities and is completely client specific.
Saniee Architects
Saniee Architects
This project is a speculative renovation of what was once a “contemporary” house and which in the decades since it was built, had fallen into disrepair and times had passed it by. The most common approach in redeveloping such properties is to tear them down and built something new, assuming there is little to salvage or reuse. We set out to counter that common assumption and in the process demonstrate a path towards development which is less wasteful, more environmentally conscious and which design can compete with the best of new developments. This approach it attractive to both the developers and the new generation of environmentally conscious buyers.
The new design utilizes 80% of the existing framing and 100% of the existing foundations and built structures. It recognizes that reduction in the overall embodied energy of the combination of everything needed for redevelopment is not only in the thoughtful use of new materials, but also in maximizing the reuse of the existing. The exterior envelope is renovated to become energy efficient and all new windows were placed such that the house takes advantage of the natural orientation of the site and maximizes passive energy efficiency. All new materials were sourced as close to the point of delivery and all electrical, lighting and mechanical system were upgraded.
Haver & Skolnick Architects
Haver & Skolnick Architects
The new 950 square foot pool house, completed in 2019, is set on a scenic 70-acre gentleman’s farm in Washington, CT which serves as a weekend retreat for a Manhattan couple and their four children. The building is sited on a hilltop, affording distant mountain views.
The program included a central lounge with visual connection to the swimming pool, a gym which could be used throughout the year, a pantry, powder room, laundry and storage for pool toys and accessories.
Mare Design
Mare Design
This elevated take on the open concept kitchen by Christin Engh of Mare Design of Greenwich, CT presents an elegant and refined approached to the open kitchen concept. The elevated design of this kitchen, with an open yet formal dining area, functions for the stylish and hard-working homeowner who wanted a beautiful sanctuary in the heart of her Stamford home.
For this all new construction home, the scope of the project for Mare Design included all new furnishings, lighting, millwork and accessories for the entire home. In addition, Mare Design created custom cabinetry for the kitchen that is in keeping with the elegant and refined aesthetic throughout the entire home.
Nailhead detail on the cream stools play off the reflective accents in the dining chairs and stunning chandelier. Elegant yet understated light fixtures over the kitchen island provide an understated glamour to the kitchen space while the striking veining of the marble backsplash indicates that this is a chic and refined space. Layers of white on white bring a calming ambience to the kitchen that carries over to the adjoining dining space and living area. The result is a sanctuary in the heart of the home that exceeds the high expectations of the discerning homeowner. This calming space is where she enjoys relaxing after long days at work.
Mare Design collaborated with Granoff Architects and Byrne Woodworking on this innovative and elevated approach to the open kitchen concept. The total cost for the kitchen was $170,000.
Foley & Cox Interiors
Foley & Cox Interiors
Having worked with our clients on their summer home in the Hamptons, they enlisted our help to create the same warmth and personal touches to a 6,000 sq ft 6 bedroom 7.5 bath new construction home by Garret Wilson Builders in Old Greenwich. We worked closely with the clients to make small modifications to the existing architecture and finishes to reflect their own vision. Although our primary scope of work was the interior furnishings, the clients also charged us with infusing the home with a collection of thoughtfully curated art and unique furniture and lighting. The entry features a 2 story Lindsay Adelman fixture and floor coverings from Merida and Christian Liaigre. The dining room features a hand painted wall mural by Anne Harris, a silver leaf wallpaper from Holly Hunt on the ceiling and a custom banquet upholstered in woven leather by Lance Wovens. The living room is anchored by a pair of Yves Klein gold leaf cocktail tables, a pair of Serge Mouille 3-arm ceiling lights and a Steinway grand piano. The centerpiece of the primary bedroom is a Gabriel Scott chandelier. At the foot of the custom upholstered bed are his and hers chaise lounges in luxurious Maharam fabrics. A Fortuny ceiling light, vintage leather front cabinet and terry cloth upholstered ottoman add unexpected character to the primary bathroom. Holland & Sherry wallcoverings soften the masculine feel of the Roll & Hill ceiling fixture and plaid Stark carpet in the client’s office. A bold and colorful painting by Lloyd Martin adds the finishing touch. There is an eclectic mix of art throughout – abstract paintings from, Ryan Lee Gallery, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Sabine Maes and William McClure; a Dai Ban wall sculpture; photography from Peter Margonelli.
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.
The homeowners of a newly renovated coastal contemporary home required a re-imagined landscape: one that blurred the lines between nature and the built environment to complement their eco-friendly dwelling.
Situated along a tidal creek, the home commands spectacular views of this ever-changing natural feature and the Long Island Sound beyond.
They desired a landscape that could be enjoyed from the home’s high vantage point and expansive windows, as well as from ground level engagement with nature in their outdoor living spaces. Shoring-up the eroding edge of their property along the marsh was a priority, as well as integrating an existing tennis court and pool.
The proximity to the creek, a popular kayaking area, required balancing privacy and views from the outdoor living areas. A beautiful sculptural solution emerged that mimics the sinuous nature of these marshlands. Curved, low gabion wall segments were employed as an organic, contemporary expression, creating a natural edge. Filled with smooth river-stone, they reflect the shoreline location. Peastone walkways and sweeping natural buffer plantings are woven together here, providing a sense of privacy, opportunities for exploration, and visual echoes of the marshlands.
Minimal steel and wire mesh pool-code fence traces a new dry-stone retaining wall, mitigating erosion along the property’s edge, and disappears in the landscape behind textural, salt-tolerant buffer plantings.
Steep slopes between the house and tennis court blocked access around the east side. Corten-steel retaining walls and steps, softened with natural plantings, provided a solution that complements the architecture. Steel hand-railings, fencing and Flexi-Pave permeable walkways add functionality.
At the front of the residence, a redesigned entry courtyard and driveway features permeable Flexi-Pave surfacing, reducing site run-off. A water-rill at the entry beckons visitors to engage with the landscape. A simple planting palette of soft grasses and Crepe Myrtle trees grace the entrance.
Laura Kaehler Architects, LLC
Laura Kaehler Architects, LLC
The goal for this master bath retreat was to create a space that truly balanced function and design– a space that emphasized both everyday routine and grandeur. It goes without saying that the stunning bookmatched marble shower wall is the star of the room. The show-stopping shower is flanked by matching oak vanities, complete with intricate detail and gold finishes to create a contrast between the masculine nature of the wood and the feminine touches of the hardware. To continue this motif of contrast design detail, we added a dramatic, masculine black matte porcelain tile around the vanity wall complete with feminine brass accents. These old-world yet modern touches give the room a fresh elegance. The white marble floor provides the perfect backdrop for a striking black bathtub centered on the giant picture window, opposite the equally impactful shower wall. This layout creates a sense of balance in spite of the contrast. The abstract flower motif wallpaper adds a soft touch while completing the dramatic look of this master bedroom retreat.
Narofsky Architecture
Narofsky Architecture
This residence is located on a 3-acre site adjacent to the Aspetuck River. Originally occupied by the home & studios of an architect and an artist. For over 30 years they modified and added to an original suburban ranch. These modifications were completed in styles that ranged from modern to postmodern to arts and crafts.
After their death, the property sat unoccupied into a deteriorating state. Our empty nester clients who purchased the property desired a home not only to accommodate their needs, also that of their children and many grandchildren. All living in NYC, a family getaway compound. The hobbyist husband also requested a workshop where he can build a boat.
A major obstacle to developing this narrow site were code restrictions from the local Conversation Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board, Fema and the Building Dept. These restrictions, indicated that the existing structures were mostly non-conforming, leaving only a thin sliver of land to build new “as of right”. After meetings with the various agencies, it was agreed that we could renovate the existing non-conforming structures as long as we did not increase their volume and that we could expand into the “as of right” zone.
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Our solution was to repurpose the existing structures: artist studio to children’s sleeping and recreational wing, architects studio into a family living area and riverside pavilion into a kitchen and master suite. We then incorporated a sinuous addition with a new entry, mudroom, garage, and workshop. The extension’s juxtaposition to the existing structures defines an entry court and rear court, with a pool and outdoor kitchen. The house is clad in charcoal fiber cement panels utilized to unify the disparate sections of the home. The dark cladding contrasts with natural wood elements used to define entry as well as the lush natural landscape.
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