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The stunning barn-like home [1] sits atop a lush plot that overlooks a corn field, not far from the Atlantic shoreline. The entire Louver House is a series of continuous outdoor and indoor spaces, unified by the louver skin [2] and rain siding. Five outdoor courtyards and gardens are arranged around the interior living areas under the peaked roof. A massive gray stone fireplace, met with a glass wall of doors, separates the main living area with the outdoor porch.
Playing up on the barn shape [3], the architects created an interior with an open plan that has extraordinarily high exposed beam ceilings. The roof is lined with a strip of skylights that continues down the peak of the entire ceiling, casting a dramatic light that moves around the interior throughout the day. The living area, dining room, and kitchen ceilings all rise two stories to further the home’s openness, while a mezzanine area houses the private bedrooms, as well as a viewing area to look out over the nearby coast. The mezzanine also features a cozy study, a contrast from the openness of the rest of the home, and opens onto its own private roof garden [4] with superior views.
Aside from living areas, the structure houses a custom woodshop that also has indoor and outdoor areas, as well as a lap pool for exercise [5]. The Louver House is a network of mixed use spaces, seamlessly blending the interior with the outdoors.
Via Arch Daily [7]
images © Paul Wharchol via Leroy Street Studio
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