Centerport, New York
A dilapidated 1950’s beach bungalow sitting atop a cliff was the starting point for this renovation and addition. Using 80% of the existing walls, and the existing foundation, a new structure was stitched in to support a second floor above an open ground floor plan. A dramatic family room, double height clear story, two story bay window, and floating stair gives the entrance, which is accessed through an elevated catwalk, a view to the Long Island Sound. The use of expansive windows and retracting glass walls opens the entire home to dramatic views. Included are a ‘rain screen’ wall system made of reclaimed cherry and recycled corrugated paneling, a storm water collection system, a ‘grass-pave’ driveway system, and use of sustainable materials.
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- Perspective view showing the secure catwalk entry and elevation facing the hillside
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- Perspective from the sands of the harbor
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- View under entry looking under the gallery into the dining & living room
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- Building section highlighting the linear open path
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- First Floor plan
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- Second floor and garage plan with connecting catwalk
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- Roof plan showing water collection system and solar panels
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- Basement Plan
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- North elevation
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- West elevation cut through catwalk entry
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- South elevation showing garage, catwalk, and earth retaining walls
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- East elevation, showing the ‘point’ facing the harbor
