Bi-national studio 1100 Architect has renovated a cottage in New York beach town the Hamptons to create spaces where "old and new are impossible to distinguish from each other".

The House in Amagansett takes its name from the Long Island hamlet where it is situated. Nestled into grassy dunes, the 1,609-square-foot (150-square-metre) dwelling serve as a "quiet retreat away from the city ? a place to cook, entertain, read, work and swim".
Designed by 1100 Architect ? which has offices in New York and Frankfurt, Germany ? the project entailed renovating a three-bedroom cottage dating to 1973. The dwelling's interior layout was reconfigured to suit contemporary needs and to improve energy performance.

"We carefully studied the original dune cottage ? designed by Harry Bates in the mid 1970s ? and adapted its DNA to make a contemporary living environment, such that old and new are impossible to distinguish from each other," said Juergen Riehm, a founding principal at 1100 Architect.
The interior was made more open, allowing for a clear sight line through the house and into the surrounding terrain. Large sliding doors usher in daylight and facilitate natural ventilation, in turn helping reduce energy consumption.

In one of the bedrooms, a sliding door was added, enabling it to flow into the main living area. The room now serves as a guest room, a study, or an extension of the public zone, depending upon the owner's needs.

The cottage is fitted ...