Beach Road 2
3,600 square feet
Primary components: Ceramic fritted glass, aluminum louvers, stucco, italian limestone, polycarbonate sheeting, onyx, bulthaup kitchen
Jupiter Island Florida, completed 2004
The site is a long, thin strip of beachfront property on the northern coast of Jupiter Island, Florida. Ocean views to the east and south dominate the parcel, while a stone's throw to the north is a neighbor's house and directly to the west is the street.
The house is made of three materials "washed up on the beach and found by a beachcomber"--glass, aluminum boat hull and sand coupled to create shelter. Sand encloses the sleeping area, Aluminum the entertaining space, and glass the contemplative living space.
These 3 "boxes" are arranged to take advantage of site orientation: the two story high ceramic fritted glass box with views to the south; the sand box to the north with punched openings for privacy and soft morning light; the center aluminum box houses the kitchen, designed as a stage set and focus for entertaining guests, preparation and eating of meals. Aluminum louvers on the west facade filter western light. A lap pool on the roof increases landscaping on the site, shelters swimmers from the ocean breezes and through skylights
