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Resolution: 4 Architecture

Resolution: 4 Architecture

New York, NY

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Autocourt and 'Ferris Bueller' Style Garage
Autocourt and 'Ferris Bueller' Style Garage
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Amagansett Addition

The client, a bachelor, found that his existing house, located on a bluff overlooking Amagansett Beach, did not provide enough space for entertaining his many friends and family for the summer. The existing pool deck provides stunning panoramic views of the ocean, so capitalizing on the view and creating an easy flow from inside to outside was critical in the design of this 5,000 square-foot modular guest house addition.

The client’s brief called for the existing house to remain, so a large auto court was created to accommodate guest entry. Additionally, a new sitebuilt garage is cantilevered off the bluff. A large hydraulically-operated glass garage door and floor-to-ceiling glazing opposite the garage door maintain views to the water from the court. Cedar trellises direct guests from the gravel auto court to the guest house entry while screen walls offer privacy at the entry to the existing house.

The entry to the guest house bridges existing and new, allowing the client to close-off the main house from guests when privacy is desired. Large pocketing glass entry doors preserve the view from the auto court across the length of the property. To the left of the entry, the addition includes a site-built squash court, and glass-lined corridors lead to an expansive living space, which can accommodate large groups for poolside parties. Folding glass doors along the entire south side open this façade up to the decks outside, while maintaining clear ocean views throughout the space.

From the pool deck, two exterior stairs bring guests up to a roof deck that covers the entire addition and includes a turf-covered bocce court, oversized fire pit, and a large custom stainless steel hot tub. From atop the roof deck, guests enjoy even more sprawling ocean views.

On the lower level, a home gym and five guest bedroom suites look onto the garden, and large sliding glass doors to each room provide easy private access. Each bedroom suite has built-in Baltic birch beds and an ensuite bathroom.

A bridge across the garden landscape was also added, leading to a secluded perch in the wooded hilltop. This intimate deck incorporates another fire pit and hammock for stargazing.

 
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Status: Built
Location: Amagansett, NY, US
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Curious Yellow Interior Design

 
Cantilevered Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Cantilevered Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Cedar Trellis at Autocourt (left). Site-Built Garage (right).
Cedar Trellis at Autocourt (left). Site-Built Garage (right).
Approach to Prefab Guest Wing Addition
Approach to Prefab Guest Wing Addition
New Front Door to Main House Screened with Cedar Slat Walls and Trellis
New Front Door to Main House Screened with Cedar Slat Walls and Trellis
Entry to Prefab Guest Wing and Connection with Main House
Entry to Prefab Guest Wing and Connection with Main House
Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Garage with Expansive Glass and Bluff Views to the Ocean
Site-Built Squash Court in Guest Wing
Site-Built Squash Court in Guest Wing
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Built-In Benches in Entertaining Space
Built-In Benches in Entertaining Space
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Open Entertaining Space on Main Level of Guest Wing with Wall of Folding Glass Doors to Pool Deck
Stair to Expansive Roof Deck on Guest Wing
Stair to Expansive Roof Deck on Guest Wing
Prefab Guest Wing Addition with Roof Deck Connects to Main House and Existing Pool Deck
Prefab Guest Wing Addition with Roof Deck Connects to Main House and Existing Pool Deck
Prefab Guest Wing Addition with Roof Deck Connects to Main House and Existing Pool Deck
Prefab Guest Wing Addition with Roof Deck Connects to Main House and Existing Pool Deck
Roof Deck with Turf Bocce Court, Firepit, Lounge Seating
Roof Deck with Turf Bocce Court, Firepit, Lounge Seating
Bridge to New Firepit Deck on Bluff
Bridge to New Firepit Deck on Bluff
Bridge to New Firepit Deck on Bluff
Bridge to New Firepit Deck on Bluff
Rear Elevation of Guest Wing with Guest Beds on Lower Level
Rear Elevation of Guest Wing with Guest Beds on Lower Level
Rear Elevation of Guest Wing with Guest Beds on Lower Level
Rear Elevation of Guest Wing with Guest Beds on Lower Level
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Guest Rooms with Baltic Birch Built-In Beds
Typical Minimalist White Guest Baths with Duravit Sink and Kohler Fixtures
Typical Minimalist White Guest Baths with Duravit Sink and Kohler Fixtures
Expansive Roof Deck with Oversized Jacuzzi Tub
Expansive Roof Deck with Oversized Jacuzzi Tub
Rooftop Bocce Court
Rooftop Bocce Court
Guest Wing Opening to Pool Deck
Guest Wing Opening to Pool Deck
Aerial Drone Shot of Main House, Existing Pool Deck, and Prefab Guest Wing Addition
Aerial Drone Shot of Main House, Existing Pool Deck, and Prefab Guest Wing Addition
RES4 MODERN MODULAR Prefab Amagansett Addition - Set Video

RES4 MODERN MODULAR Prefab Amagansett Addition - Drone Footage Completed Project

RES4 MODERN MODULAR Prefab Amagansett Addition - 3D Model Flythrough