THE BAY HOUSE
Roger Ferris + Partners
ARCHITECTS
Roger Ferries + Partners
CATEGORY
Houses
LOCATION
Sag Harbor, United States
AREA
6.0 ft2
YEAR
2012
PHOTOGRAPHS
Arch Photo Inc, New York
Text description provided by architect.
Located on the Long Island shore, this single-family residence was designed to make the most of its spectacular water views.
Sustainability, climate responsiveness, and the local culture of indoor/outdoor living were also emphasized. The house maximizes openness, natural light, and the connection of interior and exterior.
The 5,000-square-foot home’s ensemble is a composition of two staggered bars paralleling the shoreline and connecting on both floors. The leeward lap pool, placed perpendicular to the water, aligns with a gap in the structure that creates a two-level exterior living space.
The north elevation, with its sweeping views of the coastline, extends interior space out to the house-length two-level decks. On windy days, the spaces between the two building masses provide outdoor shelter.
The glass curtain walls welcome profuse sunlight into the open interior, while louvered screens a few feet beyond the glass on the north and south sides address the needs for views, shading, and privacy.
The high-performance glazing, fixed aluminum louvers, and closed cell foam insulation provide thermal comfort and energy efficiency. HVAC, shading, and lighting controls are integrated through Internet-connected building systems.
Low temperature radiant flooring is served by a geothermal heat pump system. Wood siding and decking were certified sustainably grown. The landscape design follows xeriscaping concepts and uses only local species; this minimizes irrigation and unifies the site with the wider local landscape.
The five-bedroom house has an open kitchen with adjacent dining and living areas, a family room, and support spaces. The deck-connected pool house with a study and bathroom at grade includes a second floor office. Guest’s quarters are located on the second floor of the separate garage structure.
