American studio Desai Chia Architects has completed a holiday home on the tip of Long Island, featuring fire-treated timber cladding and large stretches of glass.

The dwelling is located in Montauk, an oceanfront village that lies just east of the Hamptons. The summer dwelling, which has two storeys and a basement, was created for a family with two children.

"The house was designed to promote family interaction with easy flow between indoor and outdoor activities and clear sight lines across large sections of the home," said New York-based Desai Chia Architects in a project description.
L-shaped in plan, the home consists of rectilinear volumes set within a small lot on the corner of two quiet streets. In the summer, a robust oak tree helps provide shade and privacy.
Exterior walls are composed of exposed concrete and timber that was charred using the ancient Japanese technique of shou sugi ban, which helps make the wood resistant to rot and bugs. The exterior aesthetic is meant to look contemporary while also taking cues from the region's design traditions.

"The wood colour and texture reference vernacular Montauk architecture while articulating an iconic, crisp, modern form," the team said.
Inside, the house features a fluid layout and floor-to-ceiling windows. The living, dining and cooking areas are situated on the upper level, and merge with a long terrace lined with glass railings.

"Covered by a cantilevered roof, it allows the family to ...