Dartmouth, MA
Set along the open shoreline of Buzzards Bay in the quiet enclave of Nonquitt, this home was designed with simplicity and connection to the landscape in mind. The house and barn were sited to frame a central courtyard anchored by a preserved Locust tree, creating a welcoming outdoor gathering space sheltered from coastal winds.
Native stone walls provide definition between the house and the water, easing the transition created by raising the residence above the flood plain. A side deck with built-in seating was designed for outdoor dining and takes full advantage of sweeping views to the bay. Plantings of grasses and native flowering shrubs soften the structures and guide pathways, while a cedar boardwalk through a grove of Nyssa trees leads visitors to the front door. Echoing the coastal vernacular, the boardwalk recalls structures found along the local shoreline, rooting the home in its natural and cultural context.
Dartmouth, MA
Set along the open shoreline of Buzzards Bay in the quiet enclave of Nonquitt, this home was designed with simplicity and connection to the landscape in mind. The house and barn were sited to frame a central courtyard anchored by a preserved Locust tree, creating a welcoming outdoor gathering space sheltered from coastal winds.
Native stone walls provide definition between the house and the water, easing the transition created by raising the residence above the flood plain. A side deck with built-in seating was designed for outdoor dining and takes full advantage of sweeping views to the bay. Plantings of grasses and native flowering shrubs soften the structures and guide pathways, while a cedar boardwalk through a grove of Nyssa trees leads visitors to the front door. Echoing the coastal vernacular, the boardwalk recalls structures found along the local shoreline, rooting the home in its natural and cultural context.
