Stony Hill, a undertaking accomplished by Bates Masi, stands as a testomony to the wealthy historical past of Amagansett, an early English and Dutch settlement on Lengthy Island’s East Finish. Nestled between meadow and woodland, this house for a younger household pays homage to its roots, drawing inspiration from the positioning’s agrarian historical past and connection to the early settlers. The positioning, as soon as cleared by Native Individuals for looking functions, developed into the situation of the primary settler’s home in 1680. It later served as communal grazing pasture, separated into particular person plots with low stone partitions. For generations, the land, livestock, and human intervention labored collectively to assist stabilize the panorama. Nevertheless, as farming declined and property values went up, the meadow is transitioning to woodland, dropping its connection to a big piece of historical past.
Bates Masi’s undertaking goals to revive and reference the agrarian historical past of the positioning via considerate structure and panorama design. The land is split into zones mirroring the unique pasture parcels, every designed to fulfill trendy wants. Excessive grasses and shrubs present a visible separation from the highway, whereas medium-height grasses display screen the home from these approaching. Low grass and floor cowl supply views when wanted. Elevated planting zones alongside the strategy emphasize historic connections to the land, providing a singular expertise for these in passing.
Stony Hill is separated into smaller volumes that relate to particular zones – public, personal, visitor, and repair areas. The related gabled volumes give nod to barn-like constructions, but they’re designed with a contemporary spin. The gabled roofs characteristic splits within the ridges which permits pure gentle to flood the highest flooring.
Supplies play an important position in connecting the up to date design with historic references. The house is clad in outsized shingles discovered all through the are. Thatch siding, paying homage to the pasture’s grasses, is packed between uncovered exterior framing leading to a contemporary look.
Constructed-in seating spans the size of 1 wall flanking the kitchen and eating room, guaranteeing loads of locations to sit down when firm is over.
A sunken lounge wraps in entrance of a hearth, one among many located within the public areas to encourage household gatherings.
Pure supplies, comparable to oak, clay tiles, and plaster additional combine the home with the encircling panorama, making a heat and comfy ambiance.
The nice and cozy woods used all through evoke a way of consolation with out leaning in direction of rustic.
A second story bed room situated beneath the steeply sloped ceiling has a contemporary A-frame really feel.
Images by Bates Masi + Architects.
