https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1890 en-us New York–based Bernheimer Architecture carves out double-height skylit spaces to create a sun-drenched vacation house in coastal Rhode Island.

]]> 1505-quonochontaug-house.asp Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8555-quonochontaug-house The dark exterior of the 2,200-square-foot house is clad in custom-milled slats of cypress. Each 1 1/2”-by-3” slat has been charred, brushed, and oiled. Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandThe dark exterior of the 2,200-square-foot house is clad in custom-milled slats of cypress. Each 1 1/2”-by-3” slat has been charred, brushed, and oiled.Photo © Jeremy Bittermann The east facade serves as the entry and faces the pool and separate garage. Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandThe east facade serves as the entry and faces the pool and separate garage.Photo © Jeremy Bittermann An elevated deck for outdoor dining is tucked below the main bedroom and includes an open-air skylight. Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandAn elevated deck for outdoor dining is tucked below the main bedroom and includes an open-air skylight.Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Large cutouts in the ceiling flood the ground-floor public space with natural light as it overlooks Quonochontaug Pond. Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandLarge cutouts in the ceiling flood the ground-floor public space with natural light as it overlooks Quonochontaug Pond.Photo © Jeremy Bittermann Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandPhoto © Jeremy Bittermann Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandPhoto © Jeremy Bittermann Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandImage courtesy Bernheimer Architecture Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandImage courtesy Bernheimer Architecture Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandImage courtesy Bernheimer Architecture Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandImage courtesy Bernheimer Architecture Quonochontaug House Quonochontaug HouseBernheimer ArchitectureCharlestown, Rhode IslandImage courtesy Bernheimer Architecture