Montauk house by Bates Masi architects

Formerly a horse ranch, the rolling green pasture of the site is located at one of the highest elevations in Montauk NY. The extensive home is embedded into the steep slope on the hill without compromising the flow of natural light. The house appears to be two modest separate one-story ranch houses.
Architectural details throughout the house occur at unexpected moments. A wood screen covered bridge unifies the two shingle clad buildings, allowing light to fill the courtyard below. The cedar screen of the bridge reads differently from day to night. It appears flat during the day, but, as darkness falls, light seeps out in an undulating pattern showing the wedge shape cut in the back of the boards.The simplicity of organic materials drawing on their natural colours compete the home.

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images credited to Michael Moran