Synopsis: Maritime forms and technologies informed the design of this Martha’s Vineyard home. The structures extend into the landscape as wharves and piers reach into the water. A roof resembling an upturned ship’s hull arcs over the living/dining room, which parallels the waterside for a floating effect. Details and joinery reflect the boatbuilder’s craftsmanship.
Detailed Description: The clients’ love of nautical imagery inspired this 5,500 SF house on a Martha’s Vineyard inlet. Its overall organization is based on a series of three long bar-shaped structures supported by columns. Like harbor wharves or piers, they extend into the landscape. A series of vessel-shaped buildings are attached to these pier-like structures. Each vessel has a different size, orientation, and shape, dictated by the program needs. The largest of these vessels is the living/dining room, oriented parallel to the water with a roof like an upturned ship’s hull. The profile of the hull’s spine narrows in a graceful arc down to a series of giant concrete piers that carry the structure. The details and joinery strongly reflect the craft of boat building.
The clients’ love of nautical imagery inspired this 5,500 SF house on a Martha’s Vineyard inlet.
