Sands Point Renovation

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Sands Point Residence is located in a rural community on the edge of
the Long Island Sound. Approximately twenty-five miles from the heart of
Manhattan, the area is known as a tranquil counterpoint for daily
commuters seeking to escape the city's frenetic pace. The project is the
result of a renovation seeking to both preserve and refine an existing
dwelling that has stood on the site since 1961.
Externally, the dilapidated skin of the residence was stripped back
to its framing, which was then altered to create a more seamless
roofline and expanded openings within the façade. Internally, structural
alterations were made to allow for the removal of a wall separating the
kitchen from the main living area, integrating these zones as a new
activity core for the home.
In response to both the spectacular surrounding landscape and a
desire to improve energy performance, a highly insulated envelope was
developed. The envelope was finished in a horizontal open-joined
rainscreen with cedar boards charred using the traditional Japanese
Shou-sugi-ban burning method. This technique was also used internally on
sloped ceiling planes, walls and screens. Concealed lighting and
mechanical systems were introduced throughout the interior. To
complement and enhance the existing terrazzo floors, lacquered cabinetry
and polished stone finishes were employed throughout the new kitchen.