Architect Jerome Engelking sought to avoid metaphors and "overt symbolism" while conceiving this glass-and-wood holiday home for a secluded site on New York's Long Island.
Wuehrer House is located on gently sloping, tucked-away property in the East Hampton town of Amagansett. Surrounded by nature preserves, the dwelling is nestled within a forest clearing and is accessed via a gravel driveway.

The home was designed by New York architect Jerome Engelking for his Austrian in-laws, who use it as a retreat for family gatherings. While conceiving the house, Engelking sought to capitalise on the idyllic setting.

"To celebrate this serene location, the design of the house mutes architectural metaphors, avoids overt symbolism, and conceives of a contemplative structure that is simple, discreet, rational and generously open to the surrounding landscape," said Engelking's studio in a project description.
Rectangular in plan, the home consists of a long bar adjoined to an outdoor terrace. The dwelling is configured using a series of "dematerialised" modules.

"This subtractive strategy highlights the tactile qualities of the carefully curated palette of materials: unadorned wood, glass and concrete," the architect said.
Facades consists of large stretches of glass set within dark frames. On the western elevation, retractable timber shutters reduce solar heat gain while helping the home blend with its wooded setting. On the east, which faces t...