The design of the residence includes 2 intersecting bars arranged in a “t” shape to provide a courtyard of private exterior space with a swimming pool and terrace on the waterside of the residence and a complimentary courtyard terrace on the entry side of the residence shielded from occasional northern winds. Large expanses of glazing and limited interior partitions allow for unobstructed views through the interiors of the home to the Peconic Bay and large operable door panels provide direct access to covered exterior spaces, sunken courtyards and terraces. The aesthetic language of the house is a reinterpretation of traditional vernacular architectural forms in a more contemporary sensibility.