Hamptons Beach House

The Beach House is located on a narrow barrier island on the south shore of Long Island. With exposures to the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Shinnecock Bay on the other, the property is subjected to extreme coastal weather conditions.

The design reconciles the desire to openly experience the landscape with a real need for protection. The result was to create a tough exterior shell with an open, light-filled interior. Concrete was used to create a series of robust structural boxes, each defining a different living space and focusing attention on the landscape. An introspective garden space and stair hall enlivens the center of the home. Intricate shadow patterns, created by water-jet cut screens, move through the house as the day unfolds. More than ornament, the screens protect double height windows from hurricane force winds.

Mahogany, limestone, stainless steel and concrete were all chosen for their durability. The concrete was mixed with locally-sourced sand and was left exposed to take advantage of its natural beauty and its legacy from the beach.

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Modern home with Hallway and Limestone Floor. A screen covering an extensive side of the structure, filters light and creates a lovely pattern of swirling shadows on nearby surfaces. Photo of Hamptons Beach House

A screen covering an extensive side of the structure, filters light and creates a lovely pattern of swirling shadows on nearby surfaces.

Modern home with Exterior, House Building Type, Metal Siding Material, Concrete Siding Material, and Wood Siding Material. Screens were added to both the east and west sides of the home. More than ornament, the screens protect double-height windows from hurricane-force winds. Photo 2 of Hamptons Beach House

Screens were added to both the east and west sides of the home. More than ornament, the screens protect double-height windows from hurricane-force winds.

Modern home with Exterior, House Building Type, Wood Siding Material, Concrete Siding Material, and Metal Siding Material. The facades features mahogany panelling and ample glazing. Vertical windows tilt open and bring fresh air into the home. Photo 3 of Hamptons Beach House

The facades features mahogany panelling and ample glazing. Vertical windows tilt open and bring fresh air into the home.

Modern home with Exterior, House Building Type, Wood Siding Material, Metal Siding Material, and Concrete Siding Material. The home is composed of "robust structural boxes" made of concrete. The team mixed the material with local beach sand and left it exposed to show off its natural beauty. Photo 4 of Hamptons Beach House

The home is composed of "robust structural boxes" made of concrete. The team mixed the material with local beach sand and left it exposed to show off its natural beauty.

Modern home with Staircase and Wood Tread. A long, concrete staircase leads toward the front door, which is set back from the main facade. A perforated aluminium screen covers the exterior of the glass-walled entry vestibule. Photo 5 of Hamptons Beach House

A long, concrete staircase leads toward the front door, which is set back from the main facade. A perforated aluminium screen covers the exterior of the glass-walled entry vestibule.