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.
The project’s lucid celebration of craft and materiality came about through a seasoned ensemble of collaborators, from expert carpenters to ‘mudslinging’ plasterers.
Sprawling and low-slung, the Thorne Residence is replete with nods to the region’s history—from hot-dip galvanized steel to sooty charred-wood cladding.