The 10 acre site contrasts
between a gently rolling
pasture grass field and an
abruptly terminating 100
ft. high tree lined bluff
that drops to the water’s
edge below. The contrast
between these two conditions
led to the architectural
concept.
Occasional high westerly
winds from the water blow
against the bluff concentrating
wind forces at the
top. The house mediates
this force by creating a
wind break. Stretching
laterally along the bluff are
the living area, the entry
porch, the tower and the
garage. This north south
oriented wing is highly
glazed to take advantage
of the long range views
over the bluff to the islands
beyond.