New York practice Kevin O'Sullivan + Associates has completed a waterfront house in the Hamptons with balconies for looking out at the sunset.
The practice was approached after the clients had discovered the site in a small cove in the Hamptons village of Sag Harbor.
The upper levels of Sag Harbor 2 are clad in teak and charred cedar
Called Sag Harbor 2, the design prioritises northwest views of the water and sunsets, combining communal spaces with unique areas for each family member.
"Our aim was to create a home that had a place for everything and to create individual moments of joy for all four members of the family," said Kevin O'Sullivan + Associates (KOS+A).
Living spaces are on the ground floor
The site is sheltered by trees on either side and gently slopes down towards the water. To maximise views, the family's bedrooms have been raised to the first floor. Where it faces the water the home is almost entirely glazed. On the opposite side tall, thin windows provide more carefully controlled views.
The fireplace is made of board-marked concrete
These bedrooms are surrounded by a balcony that wraps around the first floor, accessible via full-height sliding doors and sheltered by an overhanging roof.
On the ground floor below are two guest bedrooms and the main living spaces.

A large kitchen, dining and living area is arranged around a shuttered concrete fireplace that also conceals the staircase.
Sliding doors in this living area open onto an area of decking...