Hence, my first entry of my will is a precedent namely the Re-Cover House, located in Amagansett, New York. Designed by Bates Masi + Architects, the project of further elaborate the house received the 2008 AIA Peconic Chapter Merit Award for Architecture/Renovations & Additions. The house was originally built 35 years ago by the said architects. Living up to their needs, the owner decided to expand the house, but without altering the essence of the house, therefore having the same architects for the original to design the expansion of the house.
Acknowledged for its earthly tone, the house fits the green surrounding of the site with its proud wooden and stone texture that covers the house whole. The design is simple, expansion of boxes with spaces within, but still it oozes elegance with its material of various complimenting woods that are actually salvaged from the South wall and deck for the new siding. The expansion itself, has received may compliments, mainly due to its ability to retain the original character of the house, and be able to use very little materials. The new expansion integrated with the house perfectly making it not seem to just be added 35 years later.
A great house, with or without expansion. Thoroughly designed and well accounted for, I love this house for its close connection towards nature and how it celebrates the art of cost-saving.
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