Quarry

Cottage

This small guest house stands in an upland meadow dotted with large oaks and granite outcroppings, a new addition to an enclave of house, garage, and barn overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thimble Islands. Our clients sought a tranquil retreat for guests and, as they aged, future accessible living quarters for themselves. As longtime residents of the property, our clients were especially sensitive to any changes to the land's character . But they were as committed to architectural exploration and the principles of ecological building practice as they were to the protection of the site. They requested that the building optimize the visual and environmental qualities of the place, that it incorporate renewable materials and energy sources, and that it provide an experience of solitude and privacy while reinforcing the connections to other buildings on the site.

Built by JIG.