Island House

Description Traditional design meets net-zero technology in a new house Site Suburban street, west of Boston Design Greek-Revival style exterior with modern aesthetics through a thoughtfully curated color palette, furnishings, and custom millwork. The design prioritized both efficiency and comfort,…

DesignNew suburban house in metro Boston reminiscent of the connected farm buildings of New England.

The plan is largely one room deep to encourage cross ventilation and to take advantage of water views to the north, while admitting sunlight from the south. The flavor is influenced by an informal rustic camp next door.

The Apple Tree Hill house perches lightly atop its hilly site, looking out eagerly onto a broad view of Kent Cove. Footings grow into posts which branch out to pull the roof taut across an exterior arcade. Walking outside is…