This Boardwalk Home Creates a Harmonious Environment
Vasiliki Marapas — July 30, 2014 — Art & Design
References: batesmasi & contemporist
Bates Masi Architects designed 'Mothersill,' a boardwalk home located in Water Mill, New York.
The boardwalk is a staple in beachfront construction; it is a method of unifying separate elements of architecture and landscape. This vacation home appropriates the boardwalk in a residential setting, entwining the structure with the site.
The site is home to two architecturally significant (and protected) Geller structures that the client wished to incorporate into the property design. To satisfy this wish, the architects ensured that the path took both visual and spatial factors into account by raising it in the form of Geller's architecture. The path takes a serpentine route from the Geller House to the home's swimming pool. Ultimately, the boardwalk engages disparate elements to create a harmonizing environment.
The boardwalk is a staple in beachfront construction; it is a method of unifying separate elements of architecture and landscape. This vacation home appropriates the boardwalk in a residential setting, entwining the structure with the site.
The site is home to two architecturally significant (and protected) Geller structures that the client wished to incorporate into the property design. To satisfy this wish, the architects ensured that the path took both visual and spatial factors into account by raising it in the form of Geller's architecture. The path takes a serpentine route from the Geller House to the home's swimming pool. Ultimately, the boardwalk engages disparate elements to create a harmonizing environment.
Trend Themes
1. Boardwalk Architecture - There is an opportunity for innovative boardwalk designs that can be incorporated into various architectural settings.
2. Residential Landscaping - Incorporating landscape elements into residential designs can create a harmonious and visually appealing environment.
3. Architectural Preservation - Preserving and integrating architecturally significant structures into new designs can provide unique and valued features in properties.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can explore new boardwalk designs and techniques for integrating them into different architectural projects.
2. Landscaping - Landscaping professionals can focus on incorporating landscape elements in residential designs to create visually appealing outdoor spaces.
3. Real Estate Development - Developers can consider preserving and integrating historically significant structures in their projects to add value and uniqueness to properties.
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