FINALIST athome magazine A-List Awards 2018
ARCHITECT
Saniee Architects, LLC Greenwich; 203-625-9308 sanieearchitects.com INTERIOR DECORATOR
Busta Studio Tappan, NY; 845-680-6899 bustastudio.com
SANIEE ARCHITECTS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID SUNDBERG/ESTO
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ew England farmhouses lack excessive architectural ornamentation, which allows natural materials, their textures and colors to serve as visual expression. These surprisingly modern old structures inspired the design of this new home by Saniee Architects. The vertical texture of the exterior is reflected inside by the focal point in the entry—a “woven stick” staircase. This feature, with all of its pieces interlocked and connected together, is a playful detail and a visual draw. The play with sticks large and small also defines the heart of the house— the main living/dining area—around which everything else is organized. The glass wall between this room and a three-season covered porch doubles the living space for most of the year. The interior design and decoration, furniture and lighting support a comfortable yet sophisticated lifestyle and create a calm and genteel environment within a simple suburban setting. —JJ
modern architecture