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Gravel Hill House in Southold, New York by Studio a/b Architects

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

Article source: Studio a/b Architects

Long Island Sound fills the northern horizon; a coastal pond lies to the west. Both water bodies are close to the site, however the water views are not visible at ground level, except climbing up a gravel hill just at the northern boundary. In counterpoint to an existing gravel hill, the design invites climbing levels and discovering vistas. Lifted places, rooms and decks are branching out to reach views and sky. Experiences of vertical movement are provided.

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Architects: Studio a/b Architects
Project: Gravel Hill House
Location: Southold, New York
Photography: Studio a/b Architects
Team: Hideaki Ariizumi, Project architect Glynis Berry, partner
Contractor: Phil Rappa
Program: Master bedroom plus two or three subdividable children’s area. Deck as exterior dining room.DEC requirements restrict the footprint. Flood Plain requires pile foundation.
Software used: ACAD

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Southold Animal Shelter in New York by Studio a/b Architects

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Article source: Studio a/b Architects

AIA Peconic Chapter, Merit Award, 2010

An animal shelter is complex, being hospital, refuge, prison, school, community center, and shop. The program required multiple small rooms configured for both interconnections and separations, which careful zoning reinforces. The main entrance divides healthy visits from drop-offs. There are separate entrances for night deliveries of animals, public access to the community room, goods delivery and access to exterior dog runs. Most rooms require exterior exposures for fresh air, sunlight and access. Sound, safety, air quality and sanitary controls have stringent requirements. A dense, circulation mesh results. To provide expansive places in a compact plan, day-lighting and visual connections between and through spaces are provided.

South façade (Image Courtesy studio a/b architects)

Architects: Studio a/b Architects
Project: Southold Town Animal Shelter 2009
Location: Southold, New York
Program: Animal Shelter for Southold Town
Structure: NRG concrete masonry units, single wythe, one story.
Materials: Asphalt shingles on roof; NRG concrete masonry units split surface on exterior walls; GWB on ceilings, partially sprayed with acoustic material; Epoxy coated floors and walls;
Contractor: Construction Consultants, L.I.
Site Area: 58,000 sq. ft.
Floor Area: 6,910 sq. ft.
Photography: studio a/b architects
Software used: AutoCAD