We expanded a traditional shingled cottage home by marrying a new addition and a renovation project together.  The design reorients the house to the garden, an existing swimming pool, and the bucolic views of the neighboring farm in order to reinforce the relationships between outdoor activities and the surrounding landscape.

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Architects: Desai Chia Architecture

Location: Water Mill, NY, United States

Architect In Charge: Katherine Chia, Arjun Desai

Area: 4600.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Paul Warchol

Contractor: Aran Inc.

Structure: Murray Engineering

Sustainability Consultant: New York Building Technologies
Lighting: Christine Sciulli Light + Design

Landscape Design: Summerhill Landscape

Av/Security: Connected Hearth

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From the architect. We expanded a traditional shingled cottage home by marrying a new addition and a renovation project together.  The design reorients the house to the garden, an existing swimming pool, and the bucolic views of the neighboring farm in order to reinforce the relationships between outdoor activities and the surrounding landscape.

© Paul Warchol

© Paul Warchol

© Paul Warchol

The living area, dining area...