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Arbor House
Chilmark, MA
Inspired by seine fishing nets, this 800-square-foot house has two billowing, connected volumes: one contains a master bedroom and the other supports living space. Curving in section and in plan, the fir-framed structure has an interlocking copper paneled roof, reminiscent of scales. Granite posts act as an organizing element, providing a framework to “collect" the architectural pieces. Elements of the island's boat-building tradition are hinted at with interiors that nod to ship cabins and custom, plug-in furniture. Two ornamental watch towers complete the site, further anchoring the house to the land. Overhangs, glazing, and a tight envelope were carefully calibrated to create passive heating and cooling.
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American Institute of Architects, Honor Award for Design, Small Projects, 2006
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2005
Cape Cod Magazine, Architectural Design Completion Winner, 2005
Custom Home, Design Honor Awards Merit Citation, 2005
Fine Homebuilding Bath and Kitchens, Fall/Winter 2007
Collins Design, “New Sustainable Homes", James Trulove, 2006
Residential Architect, March 2005

Arbor House
Chilmark, MA


Inspired by seine fishing nets, this 800-square-foot house has two billowing, connected volumes: one contains a master bedroom and the other supports living space. Curving in section and in plan, the fir-framed structure has an interlocking copper paneled roof, reminiscent of scales. Granite posts act as an organizing element, providing a framework to “collect" the architectural pieces. Elements of the island's boat-building tradition are hinted at with interiors that nod to ship cabins and custom, plug-in furniture. Two ornamental watch towers complete the site, further anchoring the house to the land. Overhangs, glazing, and a tight envelope were carefully calibrated to create passive heating and cooling.

Select Recognition

American Institute of Architects, Honor Award for Design, Small Projects, 2006
Boston Society of Architects, Honor Award for Design Excellence, 2005
Cape Cod Magazine, Architectural Design Completion Winner, 2005
Custom Home, Design Honor Awards Merit Citation, 2005
Fine Homebuilding Bath and Kitchens, Fall/Winter 2007
Collins Design, “New Sustainable Homes", James Trulove, 2006
Residential Architect, March 2005