Long Island Coast House by IMaestri Group: Felix Candela-inspired vaulted roof structure contrasting with the precise orthogonal floor plan and beach surroundings.

Long Island House

This private residence is located on the southern coast of Long Island. The design of the home is inspired by its surroundings of ocean and beach. The vaulted form is composed of a continuous wall and roof structure in two perpendicular directions, touching down on the dunes at only a few points.

An elegant, modernist retreat

This private residence is located on the southern coast of Long Island. The design of the home is inspired by its surroundings of ocean and beach. The vaulted form is composed of a continuous wall and roof structure in two perpendicular directions, touching down on the dunes at only a few points.

Long Island House

Long Island House

This private residence is located on the southern coast of Long Island. The design of the home is inspired by its surroundings of ocean and beach. The vaulted form is composed of a continuous wall and roof structure in two perpendicular directions, touching down on the dunes at only a few points.

Long Island House

Rendered in either a thin, concrete shell or fabric on aluminium frames, the building enclosure rests lightly on the landscape. The design of the roof is driven by the work of Felix Candela and other Latin American structural innovators. Natural light permeates the tent-like home through several skylights in the roof. The sporadic placement of the skylights is juxtaposed by a precise, orthogonal floor plan. The design of the Long Island house is an exercise in balance between contrasting forces like the interaction between the natural elements of water and sand at the building threshold.

An elegant, modernist retreat

Rendered in either a thin, concrete shell or fabric on aluminium frames, the building enclosure rests lightly on the landscape. The design of the roof is driven by the work of Felix Candela and other Latin American structural innovators. Natural light permeates the tent-like home through several skylights in the roof. The sporadic placement of the skylights is juxtaposed by a precise, orthogonal floor plan. The design of the Long Island house is an exercise in balance between contrasting forces like the interaction between the natural elements of water and sand at the building threshold.

Area
1421 m²

Long Island House by IMaestri Group: Exterior view of the continuous vaulted form resting lightly on the coastal dunes.
Long Island House by IMaestri Group: Exterior view of the continuous vaulted form resting lightly on the coastal dunes.
Long Island House by IMaestri Group: Exterior view of the continuous vaulted form resting lightly on the coastal dunes.
Long Island House by IMaestri Group: Exterior view of the continuous vaulted form resting lightly on the coastal dunes.
Long Island House coastal design: Multiple tent-like vaulted structures on the dunes, blending the architectural design with the beach surroundings.
Long Island House coastal design: Multiple tent-like vaulted structures on the dunes, blending the architectural design with the beach surroundings.
Long Island House coastal design: Multiple tent-like vaulted structures on the dunes, blending the architectural design with the beach surroundings.
Long Island House coastal design: Multiple tent-like vaulted structures on the dunes, blending the architectural design with the beach surroundings.
Long Island House complex at sunset: View of the continuous wall and roof structure, inspired by Felix Candela, against a sunset sky.
Long Island House complex at sunset: View of the continuous wall and roof structure, inspired by Felix Candela, against a sunset sky.
Long Island House complex at sunset: View of the continuous wall and roof structure, inspired by Felix Candela, against a sunset sky.
Long Island House complex at sunset: View of the continuous wall and roof structure, inspired by Felix Candela, against a sunset sky.
Long Island House structure: Vaulted white enclosure against a cloudy sky, showcasing the balance between natural elements and modern design.
Long Island House structure: Vaulted white enclosure against a cloudy sky, showcasing the balance between natural elements and modern design.
Long Island House structure: Vaulted white enclosure against a cloudy sky, showcasing the balance between natural elements and modern design.
Long Island House structure: Vaulted white enclosure against a cloudy sky, showcasing the balance between natural elements and modern design.
Long Island House design: The white structural forms and building enclosure, rendered as a thin shell, at the beach threshold.
Long Island House design: The white structural forms and building enclosure, rendered as a thin shell, at the beach threshold.
Long Island House design: The white structural forms and building enclosure, rendered as a thin shell, at the beach threshold.
Long Island House design: The white structural forms and building enclosure, rendered as a thin shell, at the beach threshold.
Long Island House entrance at night: Illuminated vaulted architecture and patio, emphasizing the clean lines and connection to the night sky.
Long Island House entrance at night: Illuminated vaulted architecture and patio, emphasizing the clean lines and connection to the night sky.
Long Island House entrance at night: Illuminated vaulted architecture and patio, emphasizing the clean lines and connection to the night sky.
Long Island House entrance at night: Illuminated vaulted architecture and patio, emphasizing the clean lines and connection to the night sky.