American firm Lake Flato Architects has completed a family retreat on Long Island that consists of three barn-like structures wrapped in cedar and constructed using prefabricated timber elements.
The project, called North Fork, sits within the quiet town of Peconic and is named after its location on Long Island's North Fork.
Lake Flato Architects has completed a family retreat on Long Island
Located about two hours by car from New York City, the agrarian area is known for its family farms and vineyards, along with its strong connection to the sea.
"The North Fork is a place of simple barns, farms and quaint harbors, and it is from there that we drew our inspiration for the buildings of the house," said Texas-based Lake Flato Architects, the founders of which recently received the AIA Gold Medal. The residence consists of three basic structures
Perched on a sand dune, the residence consists of three basic structures ? a main dwelling, a utility/studio building and a guest house ? all casually arranged around a central open space.
"The three buildings create a loosely defined central farm courtyard out of the soft, tree-covered sand dune," the team said.
For interior finishes, the team used an abundance of wood
All of the buildings feature barn-like forms, dark-stained cedar siding, and gabled roofs covered in metal.
For interior finishes, the team used an abundance of wood, including white-washed pine, ebonised oak, reclaimed heart pine and plywood.
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