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THE MODERN RESIDENCE
"We believe great art, including architecture, should
resonate emotionally."
—Maryann Thompson
TOP: The one-story Egret Meadow home on Martha's Vineyard is conceived of
carefully placed horizontal planes met by delicate glass walls and doors. The
large overhang on the south side shields the expanses of glass from the sun and
creates an "extension room" on the deck that overlooks the inlet and meadow
beyond.
BELOW: The entry is a "dogtrot;" a southern vernacular that lets the breeze
blow through and creates a wonderful transition to the site.
FACING PAGE TOP: In the living room, dining room, and kitchen, we invited
the tranquility of the surrounding land to become a part of the space through
sliding doors, thus heightening the sense of trust between nature and home
while creating ambiguity between the interior and exterior.
FACING PAGE BOTTOM: The interior spaces of the home, including the
kitchen, are built around the multiple planes of light entering the rooms at
different points during the day. Together, with the light wood and furnishings,
the warmth of the natural sunlight creates a peaceful environment.
Photographs by Jeremy Bittermann
