Beachfront home blends with its environment

Beachwood House, designed by Kramer + deConciliis Architecture, responds to its setting on Long Island by maximizing views of the Great Peconic Bay and tidal wetlands, while treading lightly on its special site. E-Series windows and doors were planned in accordance with passive design principles. The floor plan provides ample natural light and accentuates views while also giving easy access to the outdoors. A double-height ceiling lined with operable ribbon windows on both the east and west walls lets in light and sea breezes while preserving privacy. On the south, beach-facing side, two sets of four-panel E-Series Gliding Patio Doors open the walls on both the first and second floors of the home. These doors seamlessly center views and invite the homeowners to step outside onto the porch and terrace. Slatted shading systems filter intense summer light while still allowing in warming rays in the winter. The many openings give a sleek contemporary edge to a form that’s still rooted in the local vernacular thanks to its simplicity, gables, and cedar shingles.