Jesse James
In case you couldn’t tell, we have a thing for modern architecture and design. While we’ve seen plenty of stunning and sharp contemporary structures, we’ve seen nothing quite like the Kiht’han Floodwater House. This beautiful dwelling is found adjacent to a coastal pond and the ocean in Sagaponack, New York. The home is prone to flood, so instead of letting that negatively impact the design, Bates Masi + Architects used the periodic rising waters as inspiration.
The home, along with the pool, decks, and sanitary field, is elevated off the ground. The living areas are divided among a series of connected vertical volumes. This allows water to flow around them. Each room is perched off of the ground, providing views of the wetlands and the sea. The strategically placed glazed panels are a nice touch, while the remainder of the home is clad in board and batten wood siding. The facade complements the local vernacular and provides a unique filter through water and light. The wood-clad interior walls on the first floor reproduce the external siding and transition into wainscoting and light walls on the upper level.
The neutral palette creates a warm, airy atmosphere, offering a perfect setting to take in the coastal scenery. Take a look at the Kiht’han Floodwater House in the images below and find out more about the dwelling from Bates Masi + Architects. In the meantime, keep it locked with The Culture Curators for more design and architecture coming very soon.
Photos via Bates Masi + Architects
