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Haver & Skolnick Architects
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Haver & Skolnick Architects
“Pointer Perch,” a Fishers Island retreat completed in 2022, is sited high on a rocky hill overlooking the Atlantic, surrounded by acres of protected woodlands, fields and ponds. The mantra for the design of the 1,200 square foot house was to build just what was needed for a couple and their dog, and nothing more. The owners desired a low-maintenance, sustainable retreat with just a few generously sized rooms positioned to capture the surrounding view. The house’s form was generated by a desire to climb as high as possible to capture the panoramic ocean views, with the living spaces placed at the top of the tower, and the bedroom below.
Photography by Robert Benson
Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
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Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
Located in a seaside town, this historic captain’s house was reimagined and updated within for a young family. The storied past of the house is reflected in a quiet palette of moody tones and bronze accents. Furnishings were selected and fabricated in a timeless tone, using heritage materials that celebrate traditional craft. Heirloom pieces sit within plastered walls, accented with specialty light fixtures, and a custom dining table is located between the dark, front parlor on the street side, and a bright, newly updated kitchen that overlooks a sunny herb garden.
Photograph by Glen Allsop
Laguardia Design Group
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Laguardia Design Group
Rising between a saltwater pond and the Atlantic Ocean, the “Seascape Residence” was elevated ten feet above grade to comply with FEMA regulations. Innovative stormwater management addresses the site’s complex hydrology and high-water table by employing strategically placed rain gardens that double as flood mitigators and a habitat for native pollinators. The design seamlessly blends with nature, minimizing traditional lawn space to enhance biodiversity and conserve water. Terraced steps and decking connect the raised residence with its surroundings, offering outdoor living spaces with an infinity-edge pool, fire table and al fresco dining.
Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli
HRH Design Group
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HRH Design Group
“Hidden Dunes” was a project four years in the making. Set among seven pristine acres abutting reserves in Amagansett, this family home was built not only for socializing on a large scale, but also for quieter moments of reflection. The kitchen is custom made, with extensive cabinetry and counter space. It has two islands with Olympian marble counters, multiple prep stations and allocated spaces to sit and relax and socialize during food preparation. The main sink is a 48-inch chef’s model, which is flanked by two dishwashers. Grooved cabinetry is made of cerused white oak, accented by modern brass drawer pulls from the United Kingdom. The ceiling has been clad with oak beams that span 24 feet and features rough-cut pine panels that will turn gray over time.
Photograph by Miles Bouckoms
Pembrooke & Ives
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Pembrooke & Ives
For the primary bathroom in this Shelter Island home, the design firm had to seamlessly amalgamate three distinct spaces into a singular, primary suite. Encompassing a primary sitting room— with a free-standing bathtub, and a combined primary closet with a shower and water closet—the space brings together the many functions of a bathroom into a luxurious suite experience. To accommodate the free-standing stone bathtub by MTI, an immense amount of reinforcements were made to the floor and ceiling below to protect the space downstairs. The tub and a double-sink vanity rest atop an inset slab made from Paonazzo Caldia stone. The vanity, which was custom made by Pembrooke & Ives, uses the same stone, creating an elegant and seamless transition that is both classic and contemporary. The vanity has been detailed with lacquered drawer fronts and integrated illuminated mirrors.
Photograph by Genevieve Garruppo
Veritas Lee F. Mindel for Ralph Pucci International
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Veritas Lee F. Mindel for Ralph Pucci International
‘Veritas’ is a collection of plaster and glass furniture that represents the political and design democracy of America by embracing its diverse cultural references. The collection is designed by Lee F. Mindel for Ralph Pucci International.
Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
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Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
This low-slung, sapele-clad house overlooking a harbor was designed to respect the history and beauty of its setting. The house appears as a one-story structure upon approach, eventually revealing a lower story that opens up to the landscape with the falling terrain. A pool house and timber trellis structure overlook the pool. The main level of the house is partially clad in oak to envelop the interior in the warmth of wood. Each space has access to the exterior though floor-to-ceiling wood-framed glass covered by a continuous overhang that protects the house and gives the feeling of living on a big porch.
Photograph by Glen Allsop
Workshop/APD
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Workshop/APD
Workshop/APD was tasked with the creation of a home that encouraged indoor-outdoor living, was oriented to highlight natural landscaping, and have a private primary suite and separate guest accommodations. The lot backs up to a lush property with a bucolic, “old Hamptons” farmland feeling. Every inch of the home’s interior is functional, with thoughtful storage and a unified material palette. One significant detail is the home’s roof structure, a sculptural, cantilevered, folded steel diaphragm that allows for a flexible plan beneath it. Simplicity, efficiency and eco-consciousness are all hallmarks of this project. The poured concrete floors were designed with no expansion joints, an acknowledgement that some cracking and natural wear is both acceptable and beautiful.
Photograph by Read McKendree/JBSA
Shelton Mindel
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Reed A. Morrison Architect
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Shelton Mindel
with
Reed A. Morrison Architect
On a waterfront site, the goal was to design a residence that takes advantage of views of the bay while bringing light into the building. The structure houses a collection of furniture and objects by 20th-century architects and artists. To experience the views of the water to the North, while allowing light from the front South exposure, the concrete structure is broken open like a cracked egg. An independent structural channel glass wedge acts as an infill object that reaches up above the concrete structure and grabs the light from the South like a lighthouse lantern.
Photography by Michael Moran/OTTO
Erica Millar Design
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Erica Millar Design
Erica Millar, in collaboration with her architect husband Russell Riccardi, created this 5,000 square foot contemporary home for a multi-generational family to enjoy year-round. The longtime clients have an extensive art collection that needed to be featured, but not distract from the views throughout the house.
Photograph by Joshua McHugh
Hollander Design Landscape Architects
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Hollander Design Landscape Architects
Seeking more opportunities to bring friends together on summer evenings for fun and leisure, a young family in a contemporary home chose to expand their outdoor living space. The newest entertainment area, just beyond the pool, is centered on the sociability of gathering around a fire, sharing a bit of food and drink and playing bocce together. A sunken lounge with a fire pit is the heart of this space, inviting a change from poolside activities. Immersed in layers of naturalistic plantings and shaded by Chinese Elm trees, the lounge is tailored and sleek, in keeping with the home’s contemporary aesthetic. A soft, monochromatic planting palette and Madras Grey sandstone keep the space feeling tailored and sleek, yet warm and inviting.
Photograph by Neil Landino
Landscape Details
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Landscape Details
This East Hampton landscape was an extensive project encompassing everything from garden design to landscape architecture, installation and building. Landscape Details and its sister company, Building Details, handled the entire endeavor, ensuring that every element was meticulously planned and executed. The vision for the land involved transforming the space into a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing environment. Their team of experts took charge of the garden design, creating an outdoor space that blends seamlessly with the features of the property.
Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli
Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
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Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
Located in the dunes of a seaside village, this kitchen is a study in contrast. Bright, soft light washes over a dark-hued palette of wood and metal, creating a modest and peaceful environment. The owners love to cook and spend most of their time in the kitchen. They appreciate serenity and clean lines. Situated as an anchor to a larger space, the kitchen is inviting, easy to navigate and an ideal space in which to cook.
Photograph by Glen Allsop
Italkraft
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Italkraft
This kitchen design seamlessly blends sophistication and functionality. Minimalist cabinetry, a neutral color palette and metallic accents create an elevated modern aesthetic. High-caliber materials such as marble and matte-finished wood enhance the sleek design of the countertops and cabinets. The countertop’s marble gracefully extends into a wooden breakfast table at the island’s edge, creating a harmonious balance of natural elements, while highlighting their distinct textures. Large windows allow natural light to stream in, which creates a warm, inviting ambiance. Complete with Sub-Zero appliances, all elements of the kitchen—from the handle-less cabinets to the dramatic marble countertops and wood finishes—come together in an elegantly designed display of contemporary kitchen design.
Photograph by Oscar Huespe
Hamilton Design Associates
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Hamilton Design Associates
This project was a new build, working in partnership with the architect to develop all interior finishes, hardware and fittings for the main residence, as well as a cabana guest house, exterior living spaces and a boathouse. The firm did the interior decorating, inspired by their client’s love of the French Riviera and a desire to entertain their family and friends in their weekend/summer home. The client loves color, and so the firm drew inspiration from Jean Cocteau and Jean-Michel Frank’s work in the South of France.
Photograph by Francesco Lagnese
Erica Millar Design
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Erica Millar Design
Through the elegant furnishings and luminous tones, the palette of the bath and surrounding landscape come together and create a serene retreat along a harbor waterfront. Erica Millar and her architect husband Russell Riccardi collaborated to design a crisp, but relaxed, aesthetic that helps to create optimal livability for the homeowners.
Photograph by Joshua McHugh
Ghost Martini Glass Max ID NY
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Ghost Martini Glass Max ID NY
The Ghost Martini glass is intentionally crafted as one continuous body of glass, with the seamless integration of the base into the overall body of the design. The shape attempts to reverse the concept of the delicate nature of a classic martini glass and provide a robust and boisterous alternative.
Ocean Master Volaire Tuuci
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Ocean Master Volaire Tuuci
The new Ocean Master Voilare parasol design is whimsical, breathtaking and commands attention. Its sophisticated silhouette and intricate frame system create its own focal point above and beneath the canopy. With strength and grace in equal measure, the model is available in two sizes.
Outdoor Furniture Collection Carrier and Company for Century Furniture
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Outdoor Furniture Collection Carrier and Company for Century Furniture
Carrier and Company’s first outdoor furnishings collection with Century Furniture showcases more than 25 pieces of outdoor furniture. Influenced by French bistro dining, Danish mid-century design and even 1970s maximalism, the collection is truly a broad vision of how to live stylishly outdoors.
Transformations Mabley Handler Interior Design for Ro Sham Beaux
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Transformations Mabley Handler Interior Design for Ro Sham Beaux
Mabley Handler Interior Design and Ro Sham Beaux released their new lighting collaboration, titled Transformations, which includes the Lucia Grand Chandelier and Serpette Deux Sconce.