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The owners retained an existing steel fireplace, which is beside a wall sculpture by the home's original owner, artist Alden Mason.
The owners retained an existing steel fireplace, which is beside a wall sculpture by the home's original owner, artist Alden Mason.
Listed for the first time since it was built in 1979, the cliffside home of architect Barry Downs is located in a waterfront area that is at risk of redevelopment.
Listed for the first time since it was built in 1979, the cliffside home of architect Barry Downs is located in a waterfront area that is at risk of redevelopment.
The home is located on its own private road and was designed by influential Vancouver architect Barry Downs to be in harmony with its natural surroundings.
The home is located on its own private road and was designed by influential Vancouver architect Barry Downs to be in harmony with its natural surroundings.
The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.
The two structures' gabled roofs can be prominently seen from the street, alongside its all-over black siding.
"Historically, this topmost room would have housed the silk weavers' rooms, but the room is now Zen, one where you might relax into a freestanding tub or sink into a bed of plumped up pillows," says Eayrs.
"Historically, this topmost room would have housed the silk weavers' rooms, but the room is now Zen, one where you might relax into a freestanding tub or sink into a bed of plumped up pillows," says Eayrs.
Merlin Eayrs and Zoe Chan Eayrs with their daughter.
Merlin Eayrs and Zoe Chan Eayrs with their daughter.
Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.
Architect Merritt Amanti Palminteri reinvented her family home to add volume, flow, and infinite charm without changing the footprint.
The couple<span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"> wanted the house to be a thoughtful contribution to Fire Island's distinctly modern aesthetic. The geometric shape and expansive windows call to mind the vernacular of Sea Ranch while the cedar-clad exterior fits right in with the neighbors. An overhang on the deck adds architectural flare while also helping to reflect light back into the home. </span><span style="font-family: Theinhardt, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;"> </span>
wanted the house to be a thoughtful contribution to Fire Island's distinctly modern aesthetic. The geometric shape and expansive windows call to mind the vernacular of Sea Ranch while the cedar-clad exterior fits right in with the neighbors. An overhang on the deck adds architectural flare while also helping to reflect light back into the home.
Jon Staff, founder of cabin rental company Getaway, and his partner Michael Thorton purchased an overgrown bayside lot in the Cherry Grove community of Fire Island, New York, in February 2020.
Jon Staff, founder of cabin rental company Getaway, and his partner Michael Thorton purchased an overgrown bayside lot in the Cherry Grove community of Fire Island, New York, in February 2020.
Capped with high ceilings, the living room overlooks the popular Sao Pedro Tower square.
Capped with high ceilings, the living room overlooks the popular Sao Pedro Tower square.
Extensive glazing lining the front facade enhances the property's intimate ties with nature.
Extensive glazing lining the front facade enhances the property's intimate ties with nature.

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