The Sento’s layered decks reflects the clients’ love of Japanese architecture.
The main deck of the Sento is level with the ledge, resulting in an eye level view of the ocean. The elevated site also offers privacy to those soaking, as they are not immediately visible from either trail. “There’s time to cover up as you hear someone approaching,” Shaw says.
Douglas fir-framed windows by Dynamic Architectural Windows & Doors offer layered indoor-outdoor views.
Throughout the cabin, custom built-ins, like a folding table by Bar Harbor woodworker Rick Bradbury, pack maximum utility into a streamlined package.
The coffee table is from Baxter & Liebchen and the custom felt rug is by Karkula; built-in daybeds by woodworker Rick Bradbury feature cushions by Chelsea Workroom upholstered in vintage Maharam fabric and leather.
“The idea was not to make a total break between the existing building and the new work, but to allow a sort of deliberate overlap,” explains Brian.
The dining room addition, which increased the total square footage to 2,700, features a Semi pendant by Bonderup & Thorup for Gubi and a table and chairs from Atelier Arking.
In the double-height living area, a pair of vintage Sirocco chairs by Arne Norell face an oval coffee table from Elte.
The house's cantilevering second floor gives the sense of floating above the landscape, while its black cladding helps it blend in deferentially among the trees.
Though nestled amongst many tall trees, the Boulder Bridge house takes advantage of its east-west orientation with a wall of glass.
The house's interior includes no drywall, its structural walls also becoming part of the aesthetic.
New to the product line in recent years, a matching hot tub starts at starts at €5,900, or approximately $6,500 USD, not including taxes or shipping.
Large windows and captivating views continue into the primary bedroom, which also offers a plush reading area and a fully remodeled ensuite bath.