The design of a second home for a young family, situated on a slip of land between Sams Creek inlet and the Atlantic Ocean, comprises intersecting layers of transitional indoor-outdoor spaces and generous expanses of glazing that filter sunlight and views through its interiors. The siting of the project, with the pool situated to eastern side of the property, allows the house to open up to a great lawn, vegetated wetlands, and sunsets over the inlet, and capture views to the ocean from the roof. Constructed of mahogany shiplap siding counterbalanced by an abundance of glass walls and windows, the house is composed of two main volumes –a block and a bar—connected by recessed, transparent link.
(Murphy, Burnham & Buttrick Architects)