https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2869 en-us In New York, a renovation of a 1920s cottage in a historic district of a coastal town holds surprises within.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13862 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13862-sag-harbor-house-by-ted-porter While architect Ted Porter adhered to historic guidelines for the street facade of the 1920s house in Sag Harbor, Long Island, he was able to open up the volumes at the back. Photo © Jeffrey Brandsted While architect Ted Porter adhered to historic guidelines for the street facade of the 1920s house in Sag Harbor, Long Island, he was able to open up the volumes at the back. Photo © Jeffrey Brandsted The large rear window brings light inside. Photo © Jeffrey Brandsted White oak tongue-and-groove panels clad all interior surfaces (no gypsum board!), as shown by the switchback stair. Photo © Jeffrey Brandsted On the second floor, Porter pushed the ceiling of a guest bedroom into the attic for height and reused preexisting doors for the closets. Photo © Jeffrey Brandsted Image courtesy Ted Porter Architecture Image courtesy Ted Porter Architecture