Natural forms and a neutral palette of stucco and wood bring a refined touch to interior spaces.
Large windows and minimal furnishings in every bedroom help retain a tranquil, site-forward aesthetic.
Designed by the original owner, the cabin was imagined as a retreat for her and her siblings' young families.
Sliding glass doors emphasize the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, and bring the landscape into the interior.
The dining area features a concrete-topped table and benches and concrete pavers lined with gravel. The oversize pendants are from Serena and Lily.
The spaces are connected by stairs made of railroad ties. The railings are wood painted silver, a treatment often used by Neutra for window mullions. “He did it so they would be less visible,” says Patrick.
Large sliding windows retract at the corner, opening the living area onto a lawn overlooking Long Island Sound.
Manitoga, or Dragon Rock, was the residence of industrial designer Russel Wright and is filled with design details that incorporated nature, including rooms with boulders rising from the floors and a tiered layout that worked with the natural topography.
Philip Johnson's Glass House is in fact one building out of 14 that sit on the 49-acre property, each with their own approach to structure, geometry, siting, and proportion.
Casa Flecha is accessed via an open-air “tunnel” that cuts into the center of the home. The tunnel also leads to a small office, which is not accessible via the interior to create a physical division between work and play.
"Quietude in the middle of the city feels immediately feels like an effortless retreat,
The primary bedroom located on the upper level offers a soothing oasis to unwind.
Exposed beams stretch beyond the living to the front deck, enhancing the sense of space.