HC&G was delighted to celebrate its 12th edition of the Hamptons Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs), held on July 25 at East Hampton’s Guild Hall. At the event, we recognized the best regional projects in the categories of architecture and interior, garden, bath, kitchen and product design, selected from dozens of entries by an esteemed panel of industry experts. Read on to see the winners in each category!
ARCHITECTURE
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.
INTERIOR DESIGN
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.
GARDEN DESIGN
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.
KITCHEN DESIGN
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.
BATH DESIGN
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.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Shelton Mindel
‘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.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Readers’ Choice Award: 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.
