https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1917 en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17736 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17736-architect-paul-masis-saltbox-cottage-on-block-island-serves-as-a-summertime-family-escape http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17223 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:53 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17223-morris-cove-by-bates-masi-architects http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15049 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15049-stony-hill-house-by-bates-masi-architects Stony-Hill-House-01-B.jpg Three pavilions with steep gables create a clustered compound for a family in Amagansett, Long Island. Photo © Paul Masi Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14654 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:01:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14654-asset-restaurant-by-bates-masi-architects A cedar shingle–clad vacation home offers expansive ocean views to a couple from the West Coast.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12950 Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12950-amagansett-residence-by-bates-masi-architects The house’s cantilevered second floor provides a lookout post in a nod to the historic Life-Saving Station nearby, which inspired the home’s cladding and views. Photo courtesy Bates Masi + Architects The house’s cantilevered second floor provides a lookout post in a nod to the historic Life-Saving Station nearby, which inspired the home’s cladding and views. Photo courtesy Bates Masi + Architects In the combination kitchen/living/dining area, a 13-foot island defines zones without obstructing the vistas. Photo courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Image courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Image courtesy Bates Masi + Architects A four-volume family home on Long Island reflects the quiet history of its surroundings.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12761 Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:14:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12761-underhill-house-by-bates-masi-architects Situated on a three-acre corner plot with neighbors in close proximity, the house comprises four distinct structures connected by interior passageways. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto The living room opens fully to the backyard when an operable glazed wall recedes. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto A sunken courtyard allows light to reach below-grade rooms. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto Large works of art are found throughout the house, including a portrait by Raphael Mazzucco in the entryway that provides a focal point for the long hall. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto Photo © Michael Moran / Otto Two islands—one stationary, the other on castors—anchor the large, airy kitchen. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto That space flows to the dining room and, when the glazed walls there are opened, to the lawn. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto The architects fashioned a bench from walnut wood—the same wood used in the cabinetry—for a courtyard just beyond a seating area near the house’s main entrance. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto The corner of the master suite dissolves into the landscape when the two glazed walls are withdrawn. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto The buildings’ roofs, which dip down toward the atriums, are lower on the sides facing the south lawn, maximizing privacy and capturing sunlight. Photo © Michael Moran / Otto Image courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Image courtesy Bates Masi + Architects 1507-elizabeth-ii.asp Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8557-elizabeth-ii-by-bates-masi-architects The heavily glazed south facade includes over 30 feet of sliding glass doors on the ground floor that open completely to an outdoor deck and rear yard. Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYThe heavily glazed south facade includes over 30 feet of sliding glass doors on the ground floor that open completely to an outdoor deck and rear yard.Photo © Bates Masi + Architects The layered entry sequence on the north side acoustically insulates the house. Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYThe layered entry sequence on the north side acoustically insulates the house.Photo © Bates Masi + Architects The large central space combines kitchen and dining with a casual sitting area. Light oak floors and ceilings contrast with the Western Red Cedar walls. Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYThe large central space combines kitchen and dining with a casual sitting area. Light oak floors and ceilings contrast with the Western Red Cedar walls.Photo © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Elizabeth II Elizabeth IIBates Masi + ArchitectsAmagansett, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects The clients for a single-family house wanted to minimize its environmental impact on the neighboring wetlands.

]]> northwest-harbor-bates-masi-architects.asp Sat, 15 Nov 2014 23:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8467-northwest-harbor Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYPhoto © Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects Northwest Harbor Northwest HarborBates Masi + ArchitectsEast Hampton, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects For the expansion of a 1970s-era kit house on the East End of Long Island in Southampton, New York, architect Paul Masi looked to the structure's muscular prefabricated components for design cues—a choice that ultimately informed the look and feel of the addition’s bold new kitchen, completed last year.

]]> 1409-far-pond-kitchen-bates-masi-architects.asp Tue, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8649-far-pond-kitchen A black perforated-metal screen behind the kitchen's floating cooktop conceals downdraft vents. Far Pond KitchenBates Masi + ArchitectsSouthampton, NY A black perforated-metal screen behind the kitchen's floating cooktop conceals downdraft vents.Photo © Bates Masi + Architects Located just to the right of the kitchen on the house's east side, the dining room opens to a series of decks and overlooks a backyard pond. The custom light fixture reintroduces the black perforated Far Pond KitchenBates Masi + ArchitectsSouthampton, NYLocated just to the right of the kitchen on the house's east side, the dining room opens to a series of decks and overlooks a backyard pond. The custom light fixture reintroduces the black perforated metal element.Photo © Bates Masi + Architects Far Pond Kitchen Far Pond KitchenBates Masi + ArchitectsSouthampton, NYImage courtesy Bates Masi + Architects A unique site, wedged between the Atlantic Ocean and a freshwater pond on New York's Long Island, gave the Sagaponack House an opportunity to make the most of the scenic views.

]]> 1309-sagaponack-house-bates-masi-architects.asp Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8648-sagaponack-house Pebble wall tiles in a child’s bath emphasize the interplay of light and shadow. They envelop a custom solid-surfacing tub surround carved with nicknames, as well as a slotted solid-surfacing dr Sagaponack HouseBates Masi ArchitectsSagaponack, NYPebble wall tiles in a child’s bath emphasize the interplay of light and shadow. They envelop a custom solid-surfacing tub surround carved with nicknames, as well as a slotted solid-surfacing drain floor in the adjacent shower area.Photo © Michael Moran Oak dominates the kitchen, save for white lacquer cabinetry that conceals appliances and frames a stainless-steel backsplash. Sagaponack HouseBates Masi ArchitectsSagaponack, NYOak dominates the kitchen, save for white lacquer cabinetry that conceals appliances and frames a stainless-steel backsplash.Photo © Michael Moran Oak dominates the kitchen, save for white lacquer cabinetry that conceals appliances and frames a stainless-steel backsplash. Sagaponack HouseBates Masi ArchitectsSagaponack, NYOak dominates the kitchen, save for white lacquer cabinetry that conceals appliances and frames a stainless-steel backsplash.Photo © Michael Moran Flooring throughout is poured concrete. For the custom wine rack, the architects used mirror-glass to capture reflections of movement, while long swaths of mesh fabric hold the bottles. The custom cei Sagaponack HouseBates Masi ArchitectsSagaponack, NYFlooring throughout is poured concrete. For the custom wine rack, the architects used mirror-glass to capture reflections of movement, while long swaths of mesh fabric hold the bottles. The custom ceiling fixture is a Lucite box with silver-tip bulbs.Photo © Michael Moran On one of the highest elevations in Montauk on Long Island, a beach house hugs the hill to make way for the views.

]]> genius-loci.asp Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/8798-genius-loci-beach-house-by-bates-masi-architects Genus Loci What appears to be two ranch houses is one wedge-shaped volume connected by a bridge on the upper level. The house is situated on a former horse ranch. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO The pool offers views out to Lake Montauk and the Atlantic beyond. The pool offers views out to Lake Montauk and the Atlantic beyond. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO A bridge clad in tapered cedar boards connects public and private spaces, provides views, and maintains privacy. A bridge clad in tapered cedar boards connects public and private spaces, provides views, and maintains privacy. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO On the lower level, a sculptural wood screen functions as a gallery wall and guardrail. On the lower level, a sculptural wood screen functions as a gallery wall and guardrail. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO A set of bluestone bleacher steps beckons visitors when they arrive and awards them with views of the ocean. A set of bluestone bleacher steps beckons visitors when they arrive and awards them with views of the ocean.> Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO A set of bluestone bleacher steps beckons visitors when they arrive and awards them with views of the ocean. A set of bluestone bleacher steps beckons visitors when they arrive and awards them with views of the ocean. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Sliding glass doors allow bathers to enjoy breezes and views in the master bath. The architects were inspired by horseshoes when designing the blackened stainless steel shelving, which also appears in Sliding glass doors allow bathers to enjoy breezes and views in the master bath. The architects were inspired by horseshoes when designing the blackened stainless steel shelving, which also appears in the kitchen. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO In the dining/living room, the off-center peak in the gabled roof'combined with floorboards that narrow toward the west'focus the view outside. In the dining/living room, the off-center peak in the gabled roof—combined with floorboards that narrow toward the west—focus the view outside. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Pocket doors slide open to create a covered terrace. Rough-sawn oak, alluding to the property's previous life as a horse ranch, is seen throughout, including in the children's rooms and the master bed Pocket doors slide open to create a covered terrace. Rough-sawn oak, alluding to the property's previous life as a horse ranch, is seen throughout, including in the children's rooms and the master bedroom. Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO Genius Loci Photo © Michael Moran/OTTO