As the weather warms up in the US, we've picked out eight houses in New York's Long Island that are perfect for relaxing, including a bayside residence with an infinity pool by Marvel Architects and a beachfront home topped with grass by Mapos Studio.

Peconic House by Mapos Studio
This linear home by New York architecture firm Mapos Studio is sited on a lush yet sandy property in Long Island. Nestled into a hill, the house is clad in steel and untreated wood, and topped with a green roof to blend in with its surroundings.
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Bellport Bay House by Toshihiro Oki
New York architect Toshikiro Oki has paired off-white clay bricks and glazing in this holiday home. The low-slung property is located in the Long Island village of Bellport and overlooks Bellport Bay. Find out more about Bellport Bay House ?

Wetlands House by Ryall Sheridan Architects
This marshland residence is perched on stilts to allow floodwaters to pass underneath. Designed by New York-based Ryall Sheridan Architect, the home is set in an isolated hamlet called Orient at the tip of Long Island, and provides a getaway for a Brooklyn couple.
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Eco House by Vibeke Lichten
A forest clearing on Shelter Island provides room for this isolated concrete home New York architect Vibeke Lichten designed for her family. The project features an outdoor pool, a micro vineyard, a rooftop garden and an abundance of artwork.
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