The inspiration for this home is rooted in the history of its place. Located within a secluded pastoral landscape overlooking Buzzard’s Bay, the property had once been the location of a summer retreat that burned down in the 1940’s and was never rebuilt. Only the original foundation was evidence of what once existed. Natural and man-made materials gathered from the site created the palette of texture and color that helped guide architectural decisions moving forward. Designed to connect seamlessly with the outdoors, four gabled volumes connected by a flat-roofed circulation corridor comprise the main house. Oversized windows and doors encourage frequent enjoyment of the home’s meadow setting and evening sky.

The interior was designed to create ample gathering spaces for family togetherness as well as areas of respite for quieter times. Environmental features include geothermal heating, and cooling, radiant tubing beneath the metal roof to warm the pool and domestic hot water, as well as suitable greenery for all flat-roofed elements. There is a nice balance between the rustic association of materials and forms used, and simple, understated details, that breathes a modern aesthetic into this special space.