A Black Gable Cantilevers Over the Entrance to This Rhode Island Home

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

Nestled in a hillside forest and overlooking a large meadow, the Field House in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, was built as an extension of the natural landscape. Designed by Vermont-based firm Birdseye, the 3,275-square-foot home comprises two distinct black gable volumes—a two-story main house and a one-level garage—which are linked together by an exterior walkway and supported by a full-height wall. 

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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo
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Jennifer Baum Lagdameo is a freelance design writer who has lived in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Tokyo, Manila, and is currently exploring the Pacific Northwest from her home base in Portland, Oregon.

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