Sam’s Creek Residence by Bates Masi Architects in Bridgehampton, NY
Originated from the desire of a client to have a new dwellings that can accommodate a multitasking lifestyles as he is the owner of a public relations company, Bates Masi Architects was assigned to meet the client wishes. Then the huge 6,500 sq. ft. open-ended boxes house was built upon 1 acres land in Bridgehampton, New York. The owner requested that multiple activities could take place throughout the house without interruption; a dinner party could take place while simultaneously entertaining a group of children, or guests could come and go without disturbing the rest of the family. Transparency through the house puts simultaneous activities on display, and provides a setting where guests can see and be seen. Mahogany boards wrap floors, ceilings, and walls to heighten the perspectival view and provide privacy from neighbors. Each box has independent audio, video, and climate control to operate autonomously and the length, height, and volume of each box is adjusted to appropriately encase the program. Interstitial spaces between the arranged boxes are gardens and patios. The overlap of the boxes creates thresholds that highlight interesting moments. With each box occupying a specific program, the multitasking of different events is achieved.
With a limited material palate, travertine is used as flooring for the terraces and as cladding on portions of the open-ended boxes. To use the stone as an exterior cladding, a custom hanging system was designed. The travertine siding is captured at the top and bottom by a CNC wire formed frame and overlapped by the following course above. The proportion and repetition of the siding references the wood shingle vernacular ubiquitous in the area.
The fireplace merges a utilitarian object and a crafted, sculptural work of art. The fireplace conceals a moment frame, supporting lateral loads to allow for the large open-ended volume of the dining and living room. It also houses a coat closet and the HVAC components. The overlapping, repeating bronze components were digitally fabricated and assembled on site. Different patina processes were studied to achieve the dark bronze facing the room and the polished bronze on the interior of the hood. Sunlight from above is reflected by the polished bronze and filters through the gaps from the overlapped construction. Similar construction methods were utilized for the master bedroom headboard using repeating strips of belting leather.
The separation of program into individual volumes allows the multitasking lifestyle of the clients to continue into their home. Where multitasking on a daily basis can seem chaotic, a new order is developed by the architecture. The client’s new home allows them to keep up with their busy lifestyle while also providing respite from it.
images courtesy of Bates Masi Architects
Tags: Bates Masi Architects, Bridgehampton Residences, CNC wire formed frame, exterior cladding stone, HVAC components, Interstitial spaces gardens and patios, Mahogany boards floors, multitasking lifestyles dwellings, New York Property, open-ended boxes house, terraces travertine flooring, Transparency House
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Sam’s Creek Residence by Bates Masi Architects in Bridgehampton, NY
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Sam’s Creek Residence by Bates Masi Architects in Bridgehampton, NY
