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INSPIRED: BEFORE & AFTER
The Challenge The building site had two distinct faces: one toward a wooded inland setting and the other hovering over the beautiful jagged edge of Marblehead’s harbor. The existing foundation of the demolished house, half the size of the new project, had to be maintained in order to comply with zoning. It was important for the contemporary design to be fully integrated into the landscape to capture the views. Execution The execution required complex structural methods to achieve the open interior volumes. The exterior is a blend of traditional material and contemporary detailing. All aspects of the home utilized sustainable design components to optimize the efficiency of energy consumption and maintenance. Summary The results are a home that arches in the landscape to respond to the site and expansive views of the harbor. The plan is divided into two halves. One side houses the guest areas and the other has the kitchen, dining room, and a master suite that opens out to a rooftop hovering over the water. Connecting these two halves is a large double-height, light-filled gathering space.
BEFORE BEFORE
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PHOTO CREDIT: JOEL GROSS
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March-April 2019 | New England Home 191
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