In accordance with the brief, the firm left the landscape largely in its natural state.
“The overarching goal was to preserve the rustic character of the original building without making any compromises in terms of modern comfort,” says La Firme. The team hid modern appliances (like the refrigerator) below eye level and worked with the original, century-old structure of The Barn.
Here is the floor plan.
Bensen’s favorite spot in the entire house is an armchair in her living room overlooking the side of the dune.
The locations of each structure were carefully staked out early on in the process and chosen for optimal views and minimal site impact.
Here is the upper-level floor plan.
A peek into the master bath.
The outdoor dining and lounge area flows out toward the pool.
The house’s concrete and metal are warmed by mahogany-framed windows from Duratherm.
In summer, trees help to filter out some of the heat during the warmer days.