Nestled among the pine barrens of Long Island’s north shore, just 30 miles east of the urban cacophony that is Manhattan, the North Shore Residence is a pure, formal response to the desire to blend outside with in, while separating public from private. A plan comprised of perpendicular “bars” is organized around a common outdoor space and is perfectly tuned to maximize serenity and privacy while harnessing the natural solar conditions of the site.
An in-situ concrete mass forms the spine of the entire home, while weathered cedar and black metal accents round out the simple, natural palette. At just over the 3,000 square-feet, the modest home is comprised of three bedrooms and three bathrooms.