COURTYARD HOUSE

COURTYARD HOUSE by Stelle Architects is a reconstructed residence in the dunes of Amagansett, reworked for a family who wished to preserve the original layout's character while updating a deteriorating structure. The brief required additional bedrooms and modern systems without losing the essence of the existing courtyard arrangement, prompting the design team to seek a variance that allowed for a new second story in place of underused double-height space. The revised plan emphasizes a strong interplay between indoor and outdoor environments. Living areas and bedrooms on the ground floor are connected via a sun porch with folding doors for seasonal openness, while upstairs bedrooms are joined by an exterior walkway. An external stair links the levels and continues to a roof deck oriented toward the ocean. Sustainability informs the project through strategies such as solar thermal collectors for hot water and radiant floor heat, photovoltaic panels for electricity, and a green roof to moderate heating and cooling demands. The structure uses basic wood framing atop cylindrical concrete footings and incorporates conventional materials with inventive detailing to contain costs.

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