Beach Haven Residence in Long Beach Island, New Jersey by Specht Architects

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This house is located on the Atlantic coast in New Jersey. The lot is on the beachfront, but very small, tucked away from the street, and had many code-regulated square-footage and height restrictions. The challenge was to create something open and light-filled that takes advantage of its beautiful setting, yet uses every available square inch of buildable area allowed by law. The house was designed for a family of five. The upper level features a beachfront master suite, and each child has their own, uniquely styled “ship’s cabin”. The lower level includes a guest room / office, lounge, elevated hot tub area, and a large living / dining / kitchen space. All of this fits within a compact 2500 square foot envelope.

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

• Architects: Specht Architects
• Project: Beach Haven Residence
• Location: Long Beach Island, New Jersey, USA
• Photography: Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Techniques that are often used in boat building were used in the construction of the house. The roof is all fiberglass, and the exterior components all stainless steel. Windows are of the highest hurricane-rating available. Two types of cedar were used on the exterior, providing a contrasting sculptural form to the house.

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Image Courtesy © Taggart Sorensen

Tags: New Jersey, USA

Categories: House, Residential

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