Inside Out Cabana NY, East Hampton Home and Pool, New York Architecture, American Real Estate Photography
Inside Out Cabana in East Hampton NY
Mar 18, 2022
Design: The Up Studio
Location: East Hampton, NY, USA

Photos: Conor Harrigan
Inside Out Cabana, New York
As the eye flows from the street to the woodlands, the Inside Out Cabana pool house responds in kind by gradually shifting from solid to void. The solid core and retaining wall serve as a visual privacy barrier from the nearby driveway and encloses a bath, changing room, and laundry. The covered area provides shade from the hot summer sun with seating beside a large outdoor bar. Lastly, a modern trellis hangs over an additional lounging area and fire pit all overlooking the lush greenery at the rear of the property.
The allowable footprint for an accessory structure in this area of the Hamptons was minimal. However, the design maximizes functionality by splitting apart the private and public spaces. Only the private areas become enclosed while the remainder of the structure simply provides cover for outdoor areas. The solid massing of the private space then creates a wall of privacy for the outdoor shower and entertainment areas.

The structure was designed to be constructed utilizing factory-produced panels which were delivered and installed on site. This building method significantly reduces construction times on-site and minimizes material waste.

Along the edge of the property, the outdoor seating area is wra...