In rural Fayette County, Texas, a residence wraps around several live oak trees, framing a private courtyard and providing each room with access to natural light and ventilation.
Organized into a series of five discrete pavilions, this resilient, site-sensitive Sag Harbor retreat is situated on a narrow peninsula surrounded by water on all sides.
The Boston-based architect leveraged helical pile foundations—used in hurricane-prone regions—to safeguard a light-filled coastal residence and the surrounding ecosystem.
A novel take on the bay-and-gable typology combines 19th-century charm with contemporary spatial concepts, showing a new way to tackle urban infill housing.