A House Built “Upside Down” To Maximize The Ocean Views

July 7, 2015

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

 

BergDesign Architecture have completed the Monroe Drive Residence, a home in Montauk, New York, that was built “upside down” to maximize the ocean views.

 

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

The architect’s description

To take advantage of ocean views this “upside down” house was designed with open plan living areas, master bedroom suit and expansive exterior decks on the second floor. The first and second floor are connected by a “floating stair” within an oversize open stair well.

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

A second living room on the first floor gives out to the pool area. The kitchen is an informal, highly practical arrangement of pavilions. Finishes include metallic charcoal grey cabinets, Leather flamed marble counter top and a birds eye maple slab at the island.

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

Monroe Drive Residence By BergDesign Architecture

Architect: BergDesign Architecture
Interior Design: Rosemary Scollan Interior Design and Bergdesign Architecture
Contractor: Ocean Site development
Structural Engineer: Drew Bennett engineering
Photography by Edward Caruso