Bar House and the Chelsea Modern.]]> https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1250-audrey-matlock-architect en-us goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) An architect shapes both structure and landscape to create a meticulously detailed but informal weekend house in East Hampton, New York.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12764 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12764-bar-house-by-audrey-matlock-architect The house’s two piloti-supported pavilions—one at grade and the other elevated—meet at 90 degrees to help define the surrounding landscape, including a pool area embraced in the arms of the resulting L shape. Photo © Peter Aaron Tall fountain grasses in the pool area soften the architecture’s rectilinear edges. Photo © Peter Aaron A poolside terrace with seating area and open-air kitchen is tucked under the upper level. Photo © Peter Aaron The free-flowing main living space is divided by a double-sided heart and has a glazed south-facing wall. Photo © Peter Aaron The north wall in the main living space is largely opaque and was designed to showcase large-scale contemporary painting, including work by (left to right) Adam Henry, Joyce Pensato, and Heimo Zobernig. Photo © Peter Aaron A skylit and precisely detailed open-riser stair connects the lower and upper levels. Photo © Peter Aaron The stair treads, as well as the floors of the upper wing, including those of the master bedroom are made of walnut. This material choice continues the strategy used below, with a dark base to anchor the other mostly white, light-reflective surfaces. Photo © Peter Aaron Image courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Image courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Image courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Image courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect chelsea-modern.asp Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7306-chelsea-modern Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityPhoto © Michael Roberto Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityPhoto © Michael Roberto Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityPhoto © Michael Roberto Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityImage courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityImage courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityImage courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityImage courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect Chelsea Modern Chelsea ModernAudrey Matlock ArchitectNew York CityImage courtesy Audrey Matlock Architect