뉴욕의 동쪽 땅끝마을 몬탁은 그렇게 짙은 안개와 거센바람으로 유명한 곳입니다.
예측할 수 없는 날씨와 기후와 드넓게 펼쳐진 목초지대위에 새롭게 새워진 하우스는
대지의 기억을 볼륨으로 형상화 합니다. 하우스 디자인의 시작은 자연과의 교감에서 시작합니다.
자연을 최소한으로 터치하는 디자인의 경계는 외부에 펼쳐진 우드 테라스에 외부에서
하우스로 접근하기 위한 가파른 슬로프에도 담겨 있습니다. 외부에서 바라본 하우스의
모습은 두개의 모던한 단층 볼륨으로 자리 잡은 남측모습과 중정으로 폴딩된 볼륨의 모습을
보이는 북측모습으로 확연히 구분됩니다. -여기 중정에서 바라본 삼나무 브릿지는
두개의 모던한 하우스를 통합 및 연결하는 중요한 구심점이자 하부에 위치한 중정으로
태양빛을 유입시키는 통로입니다. 밤과 낮의 다른 얼굴은 삼나무 브릿지를 주간에는 플랫한
리니어한 메스로 야간에는 다이나믹한 패턴을 보여주는 빛의 통로로 이야기 합니다.-
여기에 몬탁지방의 전통적인 낮은 박공지붕과 키 낮은 하우스는 자연과 링크되어
고스란히 대지와의 지평선을 연결합니다.
자연과 하나 됩니다.
reviewed by SJ
Montauk, NY, resembles many other small seaside communities. However, it
possesses unique characteristics that imprint lasting memories. The
weather is unpredictable with banks of heavy fog and gusty winds.
History is closer to folklore than truth with stories of the Montauk
Project Conspiracy, German Submarines and, the Montauk Monster blurring
the line between fact and fiction. Remnants of the past such as a radar
tower and bunkers are scattered throughout the landscape. Socially,
there is a seasonal migration and mix of economic classes. The clients
could have chosen to vacation anywhere in the world, but were lured to
Montauk by the characteristics that make it unique from other areas.
These characteristics embody the “Spirit of Montauk” and the clients
challenged the architect to design a house that would embody and capture
this spirit.
Formerly a horse ranch, the rolling green pasture of the site is located at one of the highest elevations in Montauk. The extensive program is terraced and embedded into the steep slope of the hill without compromising access to the exterior or natural light. Approaching from the south, the house appears to be two modest and separate one-story ranch houses. Circling around to the north, the house unfolds to reveal a more extensive project. In this case, the conventional Montauk building typology of the low-pitched gabled roof is modified by the geometries of the allowable building envelope and height restrictions of the site. The ridge is offset and the walls converge, directing one’s view west to the lake. The optical illusion caused by the parabolic roof is visible on the South side and entices a second look, as do numerous other details.
Architectural details throughout the house occur at unexpected moments. A wood screen covered bridge unifies the two shingle clad volumes, allowing light into the grass paver courtyard below. The cedar screen of the bridge reads differently from day to night. It appears flat during the day, but, as darkness falls, light seeps out in an undulating pattern showing the wedge shape cut in the back of the boards. In front of clerestory windows, a milled bluestone screen is similarly detailed. The stone appears weightless as alternating stones are removed from the pattern to let light into the guest area. These unexpected details reinforce the larger idea of capturing the unexpected.
There is no prescribed path of circulation, encouraging different encounters much like the social experiences of Montauk. One can enter beneath the bridge and up terraced planter steps revealing the rolling hills and ocean in the distance. One can also climb the exterior entry stair that mirrors the interior stair, separated by a wall of glass. One can choose to enter into the house or continue to the outdoor fireplace, dining area, and out to the pool. The exploration resulting from unique circulation yields a different memorable experience for everyone.
from contemporist