Charles Gwathmey’s Modernist Gem of Small-Scale Living

Even after subtle updates, the 1965 house the architect built for his parents in Amagansett maintains the efficient yet spacious feel that helped make it an American icon.
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This story was originally published in Dwell’s October 2012 issue.

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Kelsey Keith
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Kelsey Keith has written about design, art, and architecture for a variety of print and online publications.

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