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Concealed Cottage
Concealed Cottage
Special Mention, 2025 A+Awards, Residential - Unbuilt - Private House (S <3000 sq ft)
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Concealed Cottage
Special Mention, 2025 A+Awards, Residential - Unbuilt - Private House (S <3000 sq ft)
Situated on Long Island's East End, Concealed Cottage is a 1,200 square foot guest house. The clients, avid art collectors and gardeners, wanted a private sanctuary to host guests. Because it was important that guests find themselves immersed in the natural landscape, they wanted a structure that would preserve as much of the woods as possible.
We addressed these requirements by first shielding the three sides of the cottage visible from the street. A single gesture wraps the three solid sides of the cottage in a cocoon of mirrored facade, which disguises the home while reflecting the surrounding woods. Reflective aluminum panels are treated with a coating that makes it visible to animals, taking wildlife wellbeing into consideration.
The interplay between concealed and revealed continues at the base. A new steel frame and CMU block wall sits above the former structure’s foundation and acts as a plinth for the new structure. Partially wrapped in a translucent polycarbonate, the base appears as a band of light beneath a floating rectangular void at night.
The private, fourth side of the cottage faces the water with floor-to-ceiling windows. The aforementioned cocoon cantilevers over the fully-glazed side of the cottage, offering natural shade that reduces energy consumption during hot months. Angled walls that support the overhanging roof create additional privacy from the primary residence.
The open gathering areas and two bedrooms offer views of nature and water thanks to the window walls. The bedrooms, set back slightly, invite additional light into the communal spaces while securing additional privacy. Bathrooms and utilities are located along the hallway on the solid, street-facing side of the cottage. Lastly, because the home sits on the existing foundation of the new home, a new lower level serves as a hidden, private gallery area for the owners’ cherished artworks.
We addressed these requirements by first shielding the three sides of the cottage visible from the street. A single gesture wraps the three solid sides of the cottage in a cocoon of mirrored facade, which disguises the home while reflecting the surrounding woods. Reflective aluminum panels are treated with a coating that makes it visible to animals, taking wildlife wellbeing into consideration.
The interplay between concealed and revealed continues at the base. A new steel frame and CMU block wall sits above the former structure’s foundation and acts as a plinth for the new structure. Partially wrapped in a translucent polycarbonate, the base appears as a band of light beneath a floating rectangular void at night.
The private, fourth side of the cottage faces the water with floor-to-ceiling windows. The aforementioned cocoon cantilevers over the fully-glazed side of the cottage, offering natural shade that reduces energy consumption during hot months. Angled walls that support the overhanging roof create additional privacy from the primary residence.
The open gathering areas and two bedrooms offer views of nature and water thanks to the window walls. The bedrooms, set back slightly, invite additional light into the communal spaces while securing additional privacy. Bathrooms and utilities are located along the hallway on the solid, street-facing side of the cottage. Lastly, because the home sits on the existing foundation of the new home, a new lower level serves as a hidden, private gallery area for the owners’ cherished artworks.
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