The Living Well
This sustainable, modern residence located on the south shore of Long Island was designed to provide the homeowner with a peaceful place of healing. The home has now been completed but these early diagrams and renderings provide an overview of the concepts behind the design.
SQUARE
Although a perfect square is never found
in nature, the form is known to be stable and rigid both structurally and symbolically. Designing the floor
plan of the home as a perfect square creates a space that is easily understood and rational. The simplicity
of the home’s lines and forms disappear to create a strong connection with the natural landscaping of the
property.
CENTRAL LIGHT WELL
The stairwell is placed in
the center of the floor plan, which allows the exterior shell of the home to be opened to natural light.
This central core is then extended beyond the roofline to capture additional sunlight and provide the
stairwell with enough light to plant a large vertical garden. Or, as we like to call it, a “Living Well.”
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
The south shore residence broke ground for construction in early 2020 and
will continue throughout the year. The sustainable home will be the next addition to our portfolio of Long
Island architect-designed projects.
