House on the Reach | Elliott Architects

Mediating the edges of diverse environmental conditions: sea, meadow, and forest, the house was broken into three distinct volumes designed to engage the site both visually and phenomenally. The shed-roofed masses are arranged for interaction with family and friends or seeking refuge as needed. 

While each of the structures is oriented to the water, the shifting of the masses allows each to capture unique views of the site as well as other parts of the home. This has the effect of creating micro-climates that not only offer view but shade, sun, or wind as well. The apertures of the house follow this site/privacy dictation with the water-facing facades more transparent and permeable, capturing both light and coastal breezes, while the remaining elevations have more strategic openings for cross ventilation and framed views of meadow and forest.