Kaplan Residence

Situated on Penniman’s Creek in Quogue, New York, the long thin wooded site provided a quiet and serene setting to create a compound for the Client and their family to gather throughout the year. The house is composed of two intersecting gabled volumes composed of the local “shingle style” building vernacular with tall black windows that open the open interior spaces to the property beyond. The eastside entry courtyard is situated between the house and garage with a small porch surrounded by gardens. The south facing courtyard has terraced levels with a screen room that overlooks the pool and forest. On the second floor is the primary bedroom suite with four additional bedroom suites with exterior balconies and views to the water.

Contemporary energy systems are utilized that combine a closed-loop geothermal hvac system with an 18kw solar array that provides all the electricity for the houses daily use. The windows are custom triple glazed, hurricane rated aluminum frame units made for the project. The large south & west facing double hung windows in the living area provided passive heating during the winter months and can be opened for the summer breezes. The exterior of the house is clad with natural Alaskan white cedar shake siding, slightly blue shingles and painted composite trim.

Photography: Chris Foster Photography / Linseys Lens Photography

Builder: J. P. Spano Building Co.

Interior Design: LMS Design