New York-based design firm BarlisWEdlick has taken on a renovation project that expanded a Southhampton house to accommodate multigenerational living spaces and opens up views to the seaside. The home was originally built in the 80s and it overlooks the Peconic Bay.
The team updates the structure while retaining the materials for 'carbon sequestration' and connects the space with the site once again in a seamless manner. The principal of the firm, Alan Barlis speaks to Dezeen about how the team has approached the design process, noting, "We completely upended every part of the house and the site to improve light, views, and flow in and out of the house and landscape, as befits a home by the sea."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Multigenerational Living Spaces
- Designing homes with flexible layouts to support various generations living under one roof presents opportunities for innovative home design solutions.
- Sustainability in Renovation
- Incorporating sustainable practices like carbon sequestration during renovation projects provides a chance to lead in eco-friendly building techniques.
- Seamless Indoor-outdoor Integration
- Creating designs that enhance the fluidity between indoor and outdoor spaces can revolutionize how residences connect with their natural surroundings.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The architectural sector is ripe for transformation through designs that embrace multigenerational living and ecological principles.
- Construction
- The construction industry benefits from integrating sustainable practices, opening pathways for innovation in retrofitting and renovating aging infrastructures.
- Interior Design
- Interior design increasingly explores how to integrate environmental awareness and multigenerational functionality into cohesive and modern home solutions.
