A cedar-clad dwelling on Long Island that was originally designed by famed US architect Charles Gwathmey has received a sensitive refresh by New York studio Worrell Yeung.
The House in the Dunes is located in the Hamptons beach town of Amagansett. Formerly called the Haupt Residence, the dwelling was designed in the 1970s by Charles Gwathmey, a noted modernist architect who died in 2009.
The House in the Dunes is located in the Hamptons town of Amagansett
Worrell Yeung, a Brooklyn-based firm, was tasked with updating the home to meet the needs of a new owner while preserving the integrity of the original design. Gwathmey's drawings served as a guide throughout the project.
"We were very excited when we got the call about the house ? especially given that it was in its original condition, totally untouched," said studio co-founder Max Worrell. "Our intention, at first, was really to do as little as possible." Grey cedar cladding and expanses of glass wrap the house
Situated on a one-acre site with ocean views, the rectilinear, 4,400-square-foot (409-square-metre) home has two levels and a basement. Facades are wrapped in grey cedar and large stretches of glass.The exterior work entailed a full refurbishment of the building envelope. The roof, siding, doors and windows were all replaced, as was the deck surrounding a generous swimming pool.
The outdoor deck incorporates a large swimming pool
Within the light-filled home ? which has four bedrooms and a den...