Pond House

Block Island, RI

2019

This modern interpretation of the Block Island vernacular has a minimal foot print and is perched on piers in order to tread lightly on its environmentally sensitive site. Constraints imposed by wetlands and opportunities to capture views informed the organization of spaces and the building form. Located between two ponds with the ocean visible  from the second floor, this is an ‘upside-down house— 2 bedrooms on first floor, great room on the second floor, and the owners’ suite in loft. The accessory structure provides a storage space accessed from the deck. Above that, a sunroom is accessed from the great room via a bridge. It’s roof deck is accessed from the sunroom via a cantilevered stair.