Central to this extensive renovation and pool project is the protection and celebration of the gorgeous 45” diameter pin oak tree that appears almost as a landmark at the bend in Mamaroneck Harbor. The goal was to nestle the pool and spa, associated cabana and decks, between the existing house and the tree. A proposed “breezeway bridge” links the new master suite above the main house to the new office and deck above the existing garage. Native plantings, a new stormwater retention system, a ground-source heating and cooling system, and a fully-updated building envelope bring the whole house into harmony with it’s unique and sensitive environment.