2019 Winners
- Architecture
- Bath Design
- Builder Recognition
- Garden Design
- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Product Design
- Small Spaces
Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
The firm clad a sleek bayfront guesthouse in East Hampton in black-stained cedar so that it would disappear into its wooded surroundings.
Stelle Lomont Rouhani
The wall-less master bath of this waterfront East Hampton residence is a true extension of the bedroom, featuring a steam shower that opens onto an outdoor shower and expansive windows that add to the room’s airiness. Judge Christopher LaGuardia praises the “beautifully fluid connection” between the spaces.
“[There is a] great use of natural and organic materials.”
Erica Millar Design
New York City–based decorator Erica Millar opted for hand-woven textiles, rough-hewn wood accents, and a neutral color palette to complement the surrounding landscape and unobstructed views of Georgica Pond from this contemporary new build by Bates Masi + Architects.
M & K Design and Renovation
Upon relocating to the North Fork from New York City, decorator Rachel Rushforth-Worrell embarked on a gut renovation of an underused cottage (connected to a 19th-century barn) in order to turn it into a functioning living space.
Edgar Papazian Architect
A neglected garage on Sag Harbor’s Main Street—in such disrepair that it was nearing the point of collapse—was reimagined as this public art gallery and event space. The structure, which judge Peri Wolfman describes as “modern, yet traditional,” is clad in knotty-cedar board-and-batten and features a whitewashed interior, an elevated platform for performances, and an exterior deck with a slatted privacy screen.
“A clever renovation.”
Hollander Design/Landscape Architects
The grounds of this 40-acre estate overlooking Sag Harbor Cove include a lush meadow, a woodland garden, a lavender field, and an orchard. The firm restored the property as part of an extensive renovation of a 130-year-old residence known as Maycroft, which served as a convent, a school, and a summer camp before being converted back into a single-family home by local architect James Merrell.
“A varied landscape that delivers on many levels.”
Sarah Rose Reilly
While renovating a 1990s Sag Harbor kitchen, Sarah Rose Reilly strived to make the space feel more in keeping with the circa-1820s home. To do so, she sourced an antique soapstone sink from Massachusetts, installed an island made from reclaimed oak, and chose millwork consistent with the time period in which the home was built. Judge Peri Wolfman praises Reilly’s “blending of old and new,” and calls the black color palette “fresh.”
Angela Inzerillo Design
For this North Haven kitchen, Angela Inzerillo conceived a monochromatic scheme that jibes with the home’s minimalist interiors, yet doesn’t compete with its 270-degree views of Noyack Bay. Caesarstone quartz countertops mimicking the look of concrete extend to a wall punctuated by open shelving, where the homeowner’s own wood and found-object artworks are displayed.
“A relief from the expected all-white kitchen.”
Deane, Inc.
Following the recent expansion of a Quogue kitchen by project architect Oscar Giraldo, Deane, Inc.’s Gianna Santoro capitalized on the new layout by incorporating a 13-foot quartzite-topped island, one side of which abuts a vinyl-covered banquette that’s paired with two custom tables and bistro chairs. A light color scheme of gray and white further complements the waterside setting.
Max ID NY
Max ID NY
Handmade porcelain and stoneware home goods designed by Max ID NY, produced by Gaya Ceramics from Bali. The collection ranges from dinnerware and flatware to decorative items such as vases and candleholders.
The dinnerware and serveware is produced using the same porcelain body that through either reduction firing or oxidation firing gives it 2 various tones of greys, which are accented with a clear glaze and copper luster for detail.
While the decorative vases and candle holders are produced using stoneware to match the same textures and aesthetic of the dinnerware and sharing the copper lustre as a cohesive detail.
Concrete Sink Martin Architects
Bates Masi + Architect
Overlooking a coastal pond and the ocean beyond, this Sagaponack residence was designed to withstand rising sea levels, with the main structure, decks, and pool elevated and spaced out to enable floodwaters to flow beneath and around them.
The lower portion of the board-and-batten exterior features only the battens, also designed to allow water to pass through.
Narofsky Architecture
For a spec house in East Hampton, the architects conceived breezeways connecting three pavilions—the largest of which, located in the center, contains the main living spaces and guest bedrooms on the upper level.
Above the breezeways are terraces that allow for movement between the structures via the second floor.
Farrin West Design
As a way to honor the integrity of a family’s charming 1964 cottage in East Hampton, Sag Harbor–based designer Farrin Cary envisioned a laid-back design scheme that allows the architecture to shine. The decor—meant to marry the homeowners’ traditional and modern tastes—incorporates a wide range of soft and sophisticated furnishings.
Rebecca Robertson Design with Berg Design Architecture
A joint collaboration between interior designer Rebecca Robertson and architect John Berg, this East Hampton home features a predominantly black-and-white color scheme paired with bleached- and limed-wood flooring, wall paneling, and ceilings. Select patterns, including graphic prints and floral accents, inject life into the neutral space.
“[They use a] beautiful mix of mid-20th-century-modern and contemporary pieces.”
Martin Architects
Situated beside a Japanese-inspired garden on this East Hampton property is a mahogany, glass, and aluminum structure designed to “invite contemplation,” says firm principal Nick Martin. Featuring screened sliding doors and a floating fireplace, the space is ideal for year-round lounging.
“A clean and elegant composition. The craftsmanship and detailing are exquisite.”
Lear + Mahoney Landscape Associates
At a canalside property in Remsenburg, Lear + Mahoney Landscape Associates transformed a small niche between the motor court and the tennis court into a serene garden. Existing purple-leaved plum trees were the jumping-off point for the space, which contains boxwood parterres with a variety of annuals and oystershell paths.
“A beautifully executed traditional garden.”
Blaze Makoid Architecture with Gunn Landscape Architecture
Located in East Hampton’s historic district, this one-acre site was reimagined to include a trellised lounge area and a new path constructed of salvaged bricks. Another seating area centered around a concrete fireplace is situated within the abandoned foundation of a 1903 home that once stood on the property.
“There's a wonderful mix of history, greenery, and contemporary design here. What an imaginative reuse of an old foundation!”
Martin Architects
To remain consistent with an East Hampton home’s modernist exterior, Sagaponack-based Martin Architects kept the lines of its master bath extremely precise. Meanwhile, a variety of materials—brushed-titanium fixtures, hand-scraped Carrara marble tiles, and a cerused-oak vanity—lend interest to the neutral palette.
“A well-utilized space that's simple, but definitely not boring.”
Winter McDermott Design
Interior designer Maureen McDermott pulled an outdated East Hampton master bath into the present by mixing warm woods with sleek accents, including matte black fixtures, a floating concrete sink, and large-format porcelain tiles. The layout was reconfigured to include a walk-in closet and access to an outdoor shower.
“I love the connected outdoor space and the minimal lines,” says Wolfman.
“I love the connected outdoor space and the minimal lines.”
Cocktail Table Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects
Fresh Pond Mod Wing Chair Michael Del Piero Good Design with Lukas Machnik
Angels with Dirty Faces Credenza Erling Hope
Leather Wrap Console Plexi-Craft
Embroidered Fabric Vivid Blueprint
Backbend Bench Sarah Rose Reilly
Pitched Ruff Doghouse Blaze Makoid Architecture
