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FEATURES 60

Countryside Retreat A home where old and new go hand in hand with style and confidence Excerpted from Classic Greenwich Houses by Charles Hilton Photography by Robert Benson

Passive Progressive For their new home on the Sound, this couple hired an expert in sustainable design by

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Crafting a Legacy A luxurious country estate is designed to last for generations by

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Beachfront Bliss A new Shingle-style home exhibits a transitional coastal vibe with just a hint of modern by

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COLUMNS 44

DEPARTMENTS 24

Marketplace

Editor’s Letter

The Crown Jewels

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Letter from the CEO

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Contributors

Travel by Design A New Look at an Old Favorite

An off-season trip to Nantucket offers new insights by

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Calendar

What’s New

Wine & Spirits An Original

A Native American winemaker followed a path that led critics to swoon by

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Meet the Designer Bobby McAlpine

Architect Bobby McAlpine grew up with a love of architecture that flourished into the creation of romantic storybook homes by Sharon

Out of the Box

Ramping up your home’s curb appeal with the latest building materials and hardware by

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Design Notes A peek inside the latest buzz-worthy design news happening in the area by

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CHARLES HILTON

“It was a pleasure to be able to restore and enhance this ‘Classic Greenwich House,’” says Charles Hilton, principal of Charles Hilton Architects. “The plan was reworked to improve indoor and outdoor living for this young family, and the interiors were creatively reimagined in collaboration with Miles Redd and his team.” Turn to page 60, “Countryside Retreat,” to see one of the many crafted homes and estates designed by the award-winning architect over the past 33 years (excerpted from Hilton’s recent book, Classic Greenwich Houses). Hilton and his team are committed to designing imaginative architecture— focusing on smart building and incorporating new technology—and ultimately exceeding their client’s expectations.

Elizabeth DiSalvo founded Trillium Architects in 2004 with the sole purpose of producing beautiful, eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes. Promoting green architecture, her firm creates sustainable building, including Net Zero, LEED and passive house designs. Speaking to the innovative home design found on page 68, “Passive Progressive,” she notes, “We love this house because it achieves a modern and clean aesthetic. The light-filled and very natural indoor-outdoor space makes it a very livable home. Combined with its sustainability and energy efficiency qualities, it truly achieves the best of form and function.”

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ARTHUR HANLON

RAQUEL LANGWORTHY Raquel Langworthy has traveled all over the country styling and photographing magnificent interiors. The former advertising art director, now visual storyteller, specializes in design and lifestyle photography. Her creative point of view can be found in the home captured in “Passive Progressive” (page 68). “The moment I walked into this intimate home, it was clear that so much love and attention was imbued into every detail, making it feel lived-in rather than new. From sunrise to sunset, it boasts incredible interior light.”

As a partner for the past 29 years at the nationally acclaimed design firm of Shope Reno Wharton, architect Arthur Hanlon has had many opportunities to work on special homes around the country. Regarding the home featured in “Crafting a Legacy” (page 76), he says, “This local project in Connecticut had all the elements that foster a great design—an eager and sophisticated client, unspoiled countryside, top-notch collaborators and flawless execution.” Hanlon and his team at Shope Reno Wharton excel at blending traditional design principles and contemporary living.

PETER CADOUX

Listening is an architect’s greatest strength, according to Peter Cadoux. His bespoke architectural firm, Peter Cadoux Architects, renders creative, practical and very personal design. Each house orginates with a thoughtful response to the site and the client’s dreams. The goal is to translate client aspirations into a home that complements the homeowner’s individual lifestyle. Such was the case of the project featured in “Beachfront Bliss” (page 86). “All of my homes begin with a deliberate floor plan that both physically and socially interacts with each individual use—its interior function and all of its surroundings,” says Cadoux. “The interior spaces must visually and logistically connect with the exterior environment, enhancing the features and assets of the site it’s built on.” —Mary Fitzgerald

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HINDSIGHT IS 2020

MoCA Westport presents its high school student art exhibition, “Hindsight 2020.” This exhibition features submissions created during the year 2020, illustrating a diverse portrait of what young people experienced during these challenging and unique times. With over 200 entries from across Connecticut and New York, guests can view all types of works in different mediums including digital art, photography and sculpture. View the exhibition in person now through March 13, or view the entire gallery online. MoCA Westport, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport. For more information, call 203-222-7070 or visit mocawestport.org.

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NYC&G is the proud media sponsor of the annual Bailey House Gala & Auction. This cherished, annual benefit will be a multiday, multi-platform virtual experience that includes an online auction powered by Artsy featuring an incredible selection of original donated works. Gala guests will also enjoy an exclusive VIP virtual experience with special guest appearances, curated gift baskets and a memorable award show presentation. All proceeds will directly benefit Bailey House’s mission to support thousands of New Yorkers each year affected by homelessness, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. Online Auction: March 11–March 26. Virtual Gala Broadcast: March 25. For more information and tickets, visit bit.ly/BHGA2021.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum has commissioned five artists to create a series of objects that examine themes of care, grief, intimacy and healing through a diverse range of materials, methods and approaches. The “Aldrich Care Boxes” provide one-of-a-kind access to a tangible art experience outside of the museum. The public is invited to borrow one of five identical “Aldrich Care Boxes” and privately interact with the contents within a setting of their own desire for up to a week. The care box is both a crate and a viewing space, turning any site into a gallery experience. The boxes are available to borrow from the museum’s front desk now through December 31, 2021. The Aldrich, 258 Main St., Ridgefield. For more information, call 203-4384519 or visit thealdrich.org.

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CHARACTER BUILDING

The modern-farmhouse style of this home was engineered with Artisan V-Groove siding from the James Hardie Aspyre collection. A wide assortment of durable textures and profiles are offered in the brand’s signature high-performance material. Price upon request, available through your architect or contractor, jameshardie.com.

HOUSE PROUD Make a great first impression—dress up your home’s exterior with the latest building materials and hardware.

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BARN BURNER

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BEAUTY AND BRAWN

Made from a composite material, the Board and Batten shutters from Monument Shutters are durable enough to stand up to New England winters. Made to order, select your size and color and pick from 23 standard shutter colors, like Hamilton Blue, shown here, or choose a custom hue. Price upon request, mounumentshutters.com.

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The Gooseneck Barn light from HiLite Manufacturing Company wears a classic warehouse aluminum shade in a black powder-coated finish. $148, available through Chloe Winston Lighting Design, chloewinstonlighting.com, hilitemfg.com.

Mix things up with a touch of traditional, a tad of modern and a pop of unexpected color

LETTER CARRIER

Simplistic in style but big on color, this keyed mailbox from Schoolhouse is constructed from a sturdy steel and can be wall- or post-mounted. Shown here in a brilliant green powder-coated finish, the letterbox is also offered in white or black. $149, schoolhouse.com.

FORGE AHEAD

WINDOW TREATMENT

Andersen’s architectural E-series windows can be manufactured to your exact specifications for the ultimate design freedom. This home features a mix of casement, picture, double-hung and transom windows in a dark bronze exterior finish. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End, ringsend.com, andersenwindows.com.

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The Bevel Edge Collection mortise lock entry set from Sun Valley Bronze is sandcast in a white bronze. All hardware is handcrafted and hand-finished in the Idaho foundry and studio. Price upon request, available through Canaan Distributors Corp., canaandist.com, sunvalleybronze.com.

DRESSED IN BLACK

Clopay is offering a new color option for its Canyon Ridge garage door—black mahogany. Composed of a composite cladding and overlays, this carriage-style insulated door is designed to replicate mahogany wood in texture and grain. $6,500, available through the Home Depot, homedepot.com, clopaydoor.com.

CLASSIC COLONIAL Add timeless character with crisp paint colors, traditional lighting and a quintessential white picket fence

SOUTHERN BELLE

Handcrafted in New Orleans, the design of this Italianate lantern is heavily influenced by European styling. The elongated copper fixure is accented with an iron scroll bracket and available in gas or electric. Pricing starts at $1,400, bevolo.com.

FRESH FACE

A fresh coat of paint does wonders for a home and Benjamin Moore’s Historical Collection is spot on for a traditional facade. This home’s siding is painted in Stonington Gray, trimmed in Edgecomb Gray and highlighted with a Narragansett Green door. Available through Ring’s End, ringsend.com, benjaminmoore.com.

STATELY ELEGANCE

The Tremont handle set from Baldwin elevates an entry. The 17-inch length is perfect for larger doors. Constructed from solid brass, it is available in 16 finishes, including the satin nickel lifetime finish shown here. $806, available through West Hartford Lock Co., westhartfordlock.com, baldwinhardware.com.

LANDSCAPE UPGRADES

Welcoming details like the Chestnut Hill fencing, Hammond lantern post and Montgomery lantern from Walpole Outdoors enhance a home’s exterior hardscape. Made from Azek solid cellular PVC, the material won’t rot or decay, assuring long-lasting beauty season after season. Price upon request, walpoleoutdoors.com.

YOU’VE GOT MAIL

Add house numbers or a family name to personalize your mailbox with the Capitol Monogrammed Mailbox from Frontgate. A cast aluminum body is treated with an all-weather protective finish. Mailbox, $369, post and bracket, $209, frontgate.com.

SHUTTER BUG

Timberlane offers a full range of shutter styles from panel, louver, board and batten to Bermuda. The shutters pictured here feature a charming acorn cutout. The company offers hundreds of designs or create your own custom motif. Price upon request, timberlane.com.

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WHAT’S NEW

CONTEMPORARY Keep it simple with clean lines, organic materials and straightforward finishes THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

Marvin’s Skycove window is a fully constructed, immersive glass alcove that makes an impressive design statement on the exterior of the home and adds functional living space indoors. An integrated bench provides interior seating with panoramic views. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End, ringsend.com, marvin.com.

CRUNCHING NUMBERS

Stand out on your block with the Modern Avalon house numbers from Atlas Hardware. Offered in two sizes and three finishes, including aged bronze, brushed nickel and matte black. Prices start at $22, available through Canaan Distributors, canaandist.com, atlashomewares.com.

KNOCK, KNOCK

Knock it out of the park with the Tempo doorknocker by Rocky Mountain Hardware. The inviting design measures 7 inches by 8 inches in a silicon bronze light finish. Price upon request, rockymountainhardware.com.

STONE AGE

LIGHT SQUARED

Designer Jonathan Browning created the Devaux Square Sconce for RH with an intentional play of lines and planes. The solid brass sconce is finished in a polished chrome. A clear glass shade encases the bulb, giving the impression of a pillar candle. $671, available at the RH Greenwich Gallery, rh.com.

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Koryak Ridge from Eldorado Stone complements contemporary architecture with a multilayered and textural profile in natural hues of white, cream, ivory, brown and sand. Sold as a panelized system, it is easier to install than hand-laid dry stack stone. Prices start at $7 per square foot, available through Connecticut Stone, connecticutstone.com, eldoradostone.com.

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CLASSICALLY BEAUTIFUL Connecticut interior designer, artist and product designer Linherr Hollingsworth has collaborated—once again—with Kravet on a collection of fabric, trim and wallcovering. Boheme II builds on Hollingsworth’s first lifestyle collection, sharing a similar foundation but with a freer, more painterly hand. Rooted in classicism, the concept is defined by the designer’s appreciation of global culture, art and architecture. The juxtaposition of luxe and modern with relaxed and tribal elements creates an interesting and layered assemblage. “Boheme II has a unique relevancy that speaks to the laid-back lifestyle we all seek today,” says Hollingsworth. “My approach to this new collection was driven by my intense love of form, my affinity for rich colors, and the way I envision patterns mixing together in the most natural and effortless way.” kravet.com. BESPOKE DESIGN Meeting the demand for British luxury craftsmanship and design, Smallbone has returned to Greenwich, opening a showroom in February in the downtown design district. Lauded as a leading purveyor of bespoke, handmade fitted furniture, the company has been in business for more than 40 years, growing from a small workshop to an international brand. The cabinetry

is still crafted in the English town of Devizes in Wiltshire. Here in the U.S., a dedicated design team is on hand in the Greenwich showroom to offer personalized service and design solutions for the kitchen and the entire home, including wine storage, dressing rooms, libraries and media rooms. Call 212-288-3494 to schedule a private appointment, 45 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, smallbone.co.uk.

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A peek inside the latest buzz-worthy design news happening in the area WELCOME HOME Interior designer Alessandra Branca launched Casa Branca in 2020 with a vision for the home, featuring tableware, pillows, lampshades, fabrics, wallpapers and linens. Her collections are tightly curated and designed to stand alone or as complements. Each introduction denotes a story or theme developed by Branca and is brought to life with her innate sense of color, her eye for mixing and matching, and her talent for redefining classical elements. New for spring, the Into the Woods fabric and wallpaper collection illustrates Branca’s reverence for the raw natural beauty of the mountains. Camo, tartan, marbleized and faux bois prints are paired with lush cotton velvets and mohairs in a sophisticated yet playful color palette. casabranca.com. DOLCE VITA Snaidero USA’s flagship 5,000-square-foot showroom in NYC’s A&D building has had a complete redesign. The new space, designed by Italian architect Mario Mazzer, highlights the craftsmanship, design functionality and luxurious materials the brand is known for. Touted as the number one importer of European kitchens, the company is expanding to offer complementary products including bath cabinetry, sideboards, closet systems and interior doors. 150 E. 58th St., NYC, 212-980-6026, snaidero-usa.com.

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COLOR THEORY British rug designer Christopher Farr celebrates Bauhaus pioneer Josef Albers with the introduction of a new rug. Inspired by one of Albers’ first color studies from The Interaction of Color—considered the bible of color theory—the rug challenges the viewer to see how colors come together to create a new dimension. “When Christopher Farr came to me with a sample of this beautiful rug, showing ribbons of various shades of red, overlapping, teasing the viewer to wonder where the duplicate colors might be, where the magic might be at play, I knew immediately what the name of this rug ought to be: “The Many Faces of Red,” recalls Lucy Swift Weber, Albers Foundation Head of Licensing and Partnerships. christopherfarr.com. —Mary Fitzgerald

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THE CROWN JEWELS Ask any designer and they will tell you, lighting is the jewelry of a home. It’s the ultimate accessory—the finishing touch—that adds a layer of luxury to a room. Sculptural shapes, gleaming metallics, precious stones and luminous glass go beyond the functional form to impart character and ambience. Here, we share a few of our favorite finds, because after all, who doesn’t love jewelry? PRO D U C E D BY MARY FI T ZG ER ALD

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Break out the bubbly with Sonneman’s Champagne Bubbles nine-light round LED pendant. Light dances through the tiny bubbles within the glass crystal ball for an effervescent glow. $3,240, available through YLighting, ylighting.com, sonnemanawayoflight.com.

Taking a cue from classic gold cufflinks, Vaughan’s Upperford wall light in brass is both handsome and sophisticated. The light can be angled and adjusted to highlight artwork or set the mood. Price available upon request, vaughan.com.

LASVIT

The Lasvit Spacey pendant is created with an old-world technique called lithyalin, developed in Northern Bohemia. The marbled surface of the opaque glass spheres resemble agate, a semiprecious stone. Pricing starts at $2,850, lasvit.com.

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The Elise lamp from Arteriors draws design inspiration from the artistry of jeweled pendants. Hand-blown seedy glass is complemented with an antique brass neck and base. A smoke luster finish delivers a moody quality that is enhanced when illuminated. $730, available through Trovare Home, trovarehomedesign.com, arteriorshome.com.

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HECTOR FINCH

The Mini Tiber wall light can be used as a pendant or a wall light to reflect a warm glow. Offered in gray or green, the fixture can be made to order in any RAL color. The swirled glass and mirrored shade echoes the design of midcentury industrial lighting. Price upon request, available through Harbinger NY, harbingerla.com, hectorfinch.com.

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The Kori chandelier from Holly Hunt is reminiscent of dripping icicles at night— the name Kori means ice in Japanese. Producing a mesmerizing glow, the textural quality is created by the vertical glass casting process. The pendant units can be configured in different combinations to customize the lighting. Price upon request, hollyhunt.com.

Master glass designer Alison Berger simulates the beauty and rhythm of a rainstorm with her Rain Round chandelier for RH. Drops of hand-blown glass are suspended from slim black cords casting ripples of light across the ceiling and walls. $15,446, available through the RH Greenwich Gallery, rh.com.

HUBBARDTON FORGE

Each forged ring of the Hubbardton Forge’s 20-light Starburst pendant is formed and then hammered to create unique textures and patterns. This dynamic fixture combines a modern look with old school forging. $4,498, available through Waterware Showrooms, waterwareshowrooms.com, hubbardtonforge.com.

JONATHAN ADLER

Graduated blue acrylic spheres line up on a polished brass frame in Jonathan Adler’s luminous Globo sconce. $595, jonathanadler.com.

FISHER WEISMAN

Inspired by classical basketform chandeliers, this six-light Gilded Cage round chandelier from Fisher Weisman is handcrafted in steel with drops of papier mâché. $14,505, fisherweisman.com.

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PALECEK

Hand-cut coco shells are fashioned into petal forms to create the Palecek Coco Magnolia hanging pendant. In off-white, the natural markings and indentations are part of the inherent beauty of the coconut shells, adding interest to this organic piece. $2,079, available through Chloe Winston Lighting Design, chloewinstonlighting. com, palecek.com.

Brooklyn designer Lindsey Adelman pushes the boundaries of illumination. Her sculptural pieces transform the ephemeral nature of light, combining organic, handwrought materials like blown glass with the industrial beauty of machinemilled components. The Cherry Bomb installation pairs brushed brass, cobalt glass and 24k gold foil. Price upon request, lindseyadelman.com.

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The Drop One pendant features cone-shaped shades, shown here in a group of six, for a concentrated display of light. The lighting can be arranged as a singular pendant or multiples to suit your space. $1,619, available through Plain Goods, plain-goods.com, originalbtc.com.

OCHRE

Porcelain drops are hand colored with mixed glazes of celadon, coral or sky to fashion the subtle variation in tones of Ochre’s Oval Aquarelles chandelier. Three tiers of irregular drops hang from the oval frame covered with a horsehair shade. $8,500, ochre.us.

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HINCKLEY

Exhibiting a midcentury modern flair, the Skye 13-light linear chandelier hails from the Lisa McDennon collection for Hinkley. The glass globes hang at different lengths with brass or black details to form an asymmetrical design. $2,098, available through Chloe Winston Lighting Design, chloewinstonlighting.com, hinkley.com.

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Designer Lian Thornton describes the Absalom chandelier from Currey and Company as a uniquely designed spiral. The tapered body is crafted from gold leaf with hand-forged arms holding five glass bobeches made from recycled glass. The chandelier can be used with or without shades. Price upon request, curreyandcompany.com.

LAMBERT & FILS

The Laurent Atelier fixture from Lambert & Fils was inspired by the House of Cards game created by Charles and Ray Eames. The composition is meant to appear playful, reminiscent of a children’s mobile. Finished in a powder coated aluminum, the frame and canopy are offered in Aubergine or Poppy red. Price available upon request, lambertetfils.com.

CIRCA LIGHTING

Kelly Wearstler designed the Piel wrapped sconce for Circa Lighting. A single sheet of curved burnished brass, bronze or pewter conceals the integrated LED light source. The sconce is available in either left or right facing orientations. $719, circalighting.com.

HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING

A conversation of light and dark, the Construct wall sconce is composed from black and cream enamel, Nero Marquina marble, aged brass and off-white linen. Designed by Kelly Behun for Hudson Valley Lighting. $850, available through Safavieh, safavieh.com, hvlgroup.com.

MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS

Crafted from marble and resin in a warm white with antique brass accents, the Venus table lamp from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams is topped with a white linen shade and brass finial. The minimalist design uses negative space to create an airy light source. $761, mgbwhome.com.

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or 21 summers, Nantucket was my summer getaway. Once school started, we moved on but said we’d come back in the fall or spring. We never did. Sure, I did the Stroll once, but the island had been a summer place for me. Until now. For years, friends have extoled the virtues of the off season. So I took the plunge and, boy, am I glad I did. We spent a terrific island weekend in late September that allowed us to enjoy the pleasures of the place without the obligation of spending the day at the beach (although we could have since the weather was so nice!). Like all our trips, we arrived by ferry and, as usual, it provided the perfect disconnect from mainland living. We headed to the Residences at the White Elephant (whiteelephantnantucket. com), where our one-bedroom suite’s luxuriously designed interior was spacious and welcoming. Add access to bikes (for a jaunt to Something Natural for lunch, of course) and a BMW X5 for island touring: a trip to ‘Sconset (where I hadn’t been in years!) and out to Madaket (and a stop at Millie’s), and we were as happy as can be. Dinner on our first night on the porch at the Brant Point Grill was elegant and relaxing, thanks to the beautiful views of the harbor. We loved the White Elephant cocktail (tequila, pineapple, coconut, lime and chili pepper!) seafood ceviche, a roasted vegetable salad and a lobster mac and cheese that was off the charts!

Love at First Sight (clockwise from top) The White Elephant Hotel sits majestically on the harbor; A welcoming and wellappointed room at the White Elephant; Brant Point Grill offers dining with a view; A tower of shellfish fresh from the sea.

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Whaler’s Fortune (clockwise from top left) A 46-foot whale skeleton towers overhead at the Whaling Museum; A room at the Jared Coffin House, located in the heart of town; The brick exterior of whaling ship owner Jared Coffin’s family home; A Fresnel lens from the Sankaty Head lighthouse hangs from the museum’s ceiling.

We moved to the Jared Coffin House (jaredcoffinhouse.com), for two nights and loved being in the heart of town. The mansion was built in 1845 by Jared Coffin—one of the most successful ship owners during the prime whaling years. Our junior suite looked out onto Center Street, which offered us a constant view of daily life on the island. To add to the experience, our room had a record player and a great selection of vinyl (Bob Marley, Sinatra) which made for a great prelude to our dinner at the Tap Room

on the patio. Under twinkling lights, we enjoyed clam chowder (of course!), mussels, and steak frites. Later we stopped at the Club Car, another longtime favorite. Sunday came too early. As the fast ferry rounded the lighthouse, we threw pennies off Brant Point as we have always done. Far beyond the horizon was the mainland, and reality. I was not in a hurry to return home. Because, once again, Nantucket had cast its spell on me. —DJ Carey

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On Saturday, we started the day at the Whaling Museum (nha.org ), another attraction that we always saved for a rainy day. I could not believe what I have missed all these years. Like all things on Nantucket, it is world class. The quality of the artifacts and presentation were enhanced by the superior knowledge of Peggi Goodwin, our guide. The hardships and sacrifices that were made on these arduous trips seem unfathomable to me. The centerpiece of the museum is the 46-foot skeleton of a male sperm whale that washed ashore in ‘Sconset in 1998. I can’t imagine hunting the world’s largest creatures in a 28-foot boat! (2020 marked the 200th anniversary of the sinking of the Essex, made famous in Nathaniel Philbrick’s book.) And from this dangerous industry, Nantucket became one of the most prosperous ports in America. Its wealth and charm live on today. We saw the proof of that good fortune on a downtown architectural walking tour run by the Nantucket Historical Association (nha. org ), and learned so much about the buildings we had scurried by in years past. The riches of the whaling captains were even more prevalent than I had imagined. We spent the afternoon shopping. Top of my list was the newly opened shop of Westport-based Eleish Van Breems Home (evbantiques.com). I was immediately taken with the elegant beach vibe of the shop. Next on the list was a perennial favorite, the Erica Wilson shop (ericawilson.com), which continues to inspire with its beautiful needlework and fashion; and the shops on the wharf are unexpected and highlight many talented local artists.

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moment—literally, since March 2020, when home buying and selling froze, like everything else in the world. Since then, the demand for Connecticut properties has outpaced supply, which makes house-hunting a challenge. Still, we found five for-sale homes, all of them beautifully designed by an architect or designer, along with a couple of still-underconstruction brownstones in New Canaan. MODERNS & MORE

First up is a resort-like westport property overlooking Southport Beach and Long Island Sound, just listed for $10.9 million. To take advantage of water views, architect David Preusch designed a series of glass cubes and walls, including two stacked balconies and a lower-level terrace with an open-air bar and dining space. It connects to an outdoor kitchen pavilion on one side and a chic saltwater pool on the other, along

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Back in Style The back (and beach) side of this Westport modern is a resort unto itself. The property lists for $10.9 million with Michelle & Company in Westport. 203-454-4663.

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Splash Zone This cool Greenwich modern lists with Ellen Mosher and Julie Church, both of Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich. 203-705-9680 and 203-561-9373.

with two additional lounge areas. Robin Kramer Garden Design created these outdoor vignettes, along with gardens gracing the home’s façade, including a sculptural water feature. There’s more fun to be had inside, especially on the lower level with its fitness room and sauna, home theater and 400-bottle wine cellar. In all, the 8,100-square-foot home offers five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The property lists with Michelle & Company. Tanner White Architects built this modern home in Greenwich that’s just hit the market, offered for $7,495,000. True to the firm’s style, the Thunder Mountain Road listing is a stylish, open-plan dwelling with an inside-out appeal, featuring glass walls, 10-foot ceilings and a showstopper of a floating staircase. Starting at the bottom, the lower level offers a bar and lounge area, a wine cellar, a game room and a gym. The main floor centers on an all-new kitchen, which flows into a dining room with a gas fireplace and, outdoors, to a covered dining terrace. Upstairs, the main suite has a huge private balcony with its own fire feature, two walk-in closets and an office. There are an additional five bedrooms, including a lower-level au pair suite. It’s offered by Ellen Mosher and Julie Church, both of Houlihan Lawrence.

Tommy hilfiger closed on the sale of his $45 million Greenwich home mid-January, after listing it for $47.5 million in September 2020. Meanwhile the fashion designer’s ex-wife, Susie Hilfiger, decided to relist the home she took off the market at the start of the pandemic. The one-time couple purchased the 17-acre estate in 1995, and Susie continued to lavish embellishments on it after the divorce, purchasing a marble mantel imported from a one-time 17th-century Hermès family residence, for instance. It’s installed in a formal ballroom, just one of the estate’s luxe spaces, which also include a sterling room (for storing silver), an oval office and a playhouse designed by architect Allan Greenberg to resemble George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Called Denbigh Farm, the property also offers equestrian amenities, including a six-stall barn with a lower-level office, three paddocks and a riding ring. Also on the gracious grounds: an apple orchard, a garden maze, a pool and a Har-Tru tennis court. It lists for $40 million with Janet Milligan of Sotheby’s International Realty.

Susie Sells Tommy Hilfiger sold his Greenwich home for $45 million in January. Now, ex-wife Susie Hilfiger is listing hers for $40 million with Janet Milligan of Sotheby’s International Realty in Greenwich. 203-253-1770.

With urbanites fleeing city centers, suburban developers can’t build in-town housing fast enough. Among both first-time buyers and empty nesters, townhouses are a good fit—they’re right-sized and close to amenities, while demanding none of the upkeep conferred by private lawns and gardens. Likely to sell fast is a still-under-construction enclave in New Canaan that’s slated to come online in April with two brownstones condominiums, each listed for $2,295,000. Called The Residences at Forty Two Forest St., the project tapped AIA-awardwinning architect Bruce Beinfeld, as well as Allie Wood Design Studio for the interiors. Rita Kirby and Bonnie Sztam, both of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in New Canaan, have the listings. 203984-7665 and 917-825-8109.

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One of the most historic properties on the market is an in-town ridgefield estate that just popped onto the market for $2,450,000. Built in 1928, the entire home has been renovated, starting with the pleasing white-clapboard Colonial exteriors, trimmed with sea-green shutters and cedar-shingle and metal roofs. The interiors boast modern amenities not often found in a vintage home. The new kitchen has an attached family room, with nine-foot coffered ceilings and French doors opening onto a patio, pool and playset. The main bedroom features a bathroom with marble floors and walls, an oversized shower with river rock flooring and a Kohler soaking tub. There are a total of five bedrooms, as well as a guest house, a lower-level gym and office. Karla Murtaugh of Neumann Real Estate has the listing. Another historic home, this one in Greenwich, was designed by Mott Schmidt, a highsociety architect favored by people with lasts names like Astor and Vanderbilt. The for-sale manse, listed for $9.5 million, was constructed in 1948 on 11 acres along Round Hill Road. The brick façade, classically Georgian in style, opens onto an entry hall with a dramatic, curved, two-story open staircase. The interiors offer five bedrooms, including a newly renovated main suite with a pretty marble bathroom, featuring a slipper tub. And on the grounds: a pool, a renovated guest cottage and an expansive greenhouse. Amanda J. Miller of Houlihan Lawrence has the listing. —Diane di Costanzo

Gorgeous Georgian Designed by architect Mott Schmidt, this Greenwich estate lists for $9.5 million with Amanda J. Miller of Houlihan Lawrence in Greenwich. 203-912-9233.

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Outdoor Elan The exterior of the house features a soft brown brick, a carved limestone surround at the entry door, and an unusual striated slate roof. The renovated family wing is on the left. See Resources.

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Surrounded By Nature The rear facade (top) overlooks a picturesque landscape and lawn; additions include a classical pergola off the dining room for alfresco entertaining. The walls of the entry hall (opposite page) and main staircase are lined with a custom woodland mural conceived by interior designer Miles Redd and created by Iksel Decorative Arts. The leopard carpet is from Patterson Flynn Martin. See Resources.

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are amoung the most challenging projects, but we often find working within such historical context to be most fulfilling. Our clients, a couple with two young children, purchased a 1920s English-Georgian-Colonial hybrid in central Greenwich. Giving the house a classic English country house vibe—with all the heavy trappings that go along with that style—could have been an easy and expected route. Yet, their youthful verve has been integrated into every facet of the home. Bold decorative flourishes and grand gestures, such as the brilliant color palette, the sweeping mural in the gallery and stairwell, and the incorporation of global influences, keep this otherwise formal home far from being stodgy or sedate. It is timeless in the sense that its myriad influences allow it to defy time and place. Preserving the charm of historic elements while sensitively updating the plans and integrating modern amenities is challenging, but not being able to pinpoint where history left off and where our firm picks up is a feat unto itself, and one that we are especially proud of. Some historic houses benefit from the juxtaposition of a contemporary wing, but most of our clients are looking for a studied integration of traditional features. In many cases, the nuances of such gestures are of the utmost importance, yet their subtle integration appears as if we were never there. The footprint of this home was expansive but decidedly charming and intimate—and as rambling as the neighborhood’s narrow, winding streets. The house itself, which is a weekend and summer retreat, is on a parcel that was part of a Rockefeller homestead in the early twentieth century. Sensitive development over the years ensures that the neighborhood retains a quiet woodland feeling.

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When we began, there were some deferred maintenance projects to attend to—a leaky slate roof in one crevassed area (the structure has no shortage of angles, deep pitches, and stylistic flourishes), led us on an expedition to match the original slate tiles, which were unique in striation and size. Beyond a number of subtle gestures, it was in the substantial reconfiguration of areas like the highly trafficked family wing (originally a jumble of dark rooms in a garage with low concrete ceilings) and the addition of a new and lovingly used pergola that we were able to exercise our most generous gestures for melding old and new. The designer selected a wallpaper featuring Arabesque arches, which adds another level of architectural interest. The entry area and formal rooms with their classical elements and generous scale required a much more restrained intervention. Some of the trim was subtly supplemented, lighting added, and damaged areas repaired as a backdrop for the bold interior finishes that followed. In the sunroom we removed heavy pilasters on the walls to showcase the graceful arched ceiling. Completely rebuilding an existing bar area in the space—fashioning it with a thick Calacatta marble top and an unlacquered brass sink and fixtures—gives the space a feeling that’s more appropriate to both its original intent and bridges that past with a cleaner aesthetic and contemporary entertaining needs of our young clients. A striped ceiling gives the impression of sitting under glorious tented space and blurs the line between indoors and the gardens just beyond.

Sophisticated Style The sunroom (left) adjacent to the formal living room was transformed into a tented oasis; the sofa and chairs are reupholstered in a Sanderson floral. The pedimented opening (top) leads to the living room and sunroom gallery. See Resources.

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With the addition of new French doors in the family room (to match an existing set), and an expansive bay window in the breakfast area to take in the garden views and the property’s winding driveway, previously dark, interior focused spaces now connect with the garden setting of the property. The new classical pergola replaces a heavy, dark-green-and-white striped canopy awning and galvanized metal poles. Concealed LED lighting, which creates a constellation-like pattern at night, hangs from old timbers that have been milled into long-span rafters and spaced to allow for maximum daylight in the dining room. Once again, it’s the combination of marrying past and present—and forward thinking that harkens to a bygone era—that makes this house a home where old and new go hand in hand with style and confidence. ✹

Well Connected A new bay window (opposite page) connects the breakfast room to the landscape. A former garage and breakfast room were completely gutted, reconstructed, and trimmed to create a family room (top) that complements the style of the original house; custom artwork is by Tim Kent through Slag Gallery; the custom Turkish sectional sofa by Luther Quintana is upholstered in Old World Weavers silk with Samuel & Sons fringe. A wide arched opening (right) connects the space to the kitchen and frames the view into it. See Resources.

Idyllic Setting (clockwise across spread from above) Perched on a rocky site in Guilford, the house’s exterior features simple natural materials, extensive glazing and overhangs that protect the interiors from the sun. The rear of the house features massive windows that help warm the interior in the winter; a long trellis which will house solar panels offers shading for summer comfort. The front entryway is flanked by stone walls and shows the deep overhang that provides natural cooling as part of the house’s passive design. The home’s basic shape belies the complexity of its engineering, siting and passive house status. See Resources.

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WHEN DOUGLAS NEJAIME AND SHAUN PAISLEY decided to move from Los Angeles to the East Coast for NeJaime’s new job as a Yale law professor, they realized they needed a few things: a house that reminded them of the open Los Angeles modernism they’d been living with for the previous decade-plus; space for an adopted child whose arrival time was anyone’s guess; and an architect who didn’t fit the typical male-dominated hyper-theoretical model. They also wanted their contribution to the built environment to actually be, well, a contribution. Their choice of Elizabeth DiSalvo, founder of Trillium Architects, for architecture and interior design, gave them everything they wanted—and, of course, more. “As people on the left, we were interested in doing things that seemed environmentally conscious, but we didn’t really know anything,” NeJaime says. “Once we decided to work with Elizabeth, it became clear that that’s what she does.” DiSalvo not only does environmentally conscious homes now, but she’s been doing them for a long time, ever since she founded Trillium Architects in 2004. In 2010, her firm started doing passive house projects, and in 2012, they started getting homes LEED certified. “This house is going to be net zero as soon as they put on their solar panels,” DiSalvo says. There are a lot of passive house moves here, starting with the massive wall of windows that faces the water and captures the southern

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Glass House (clockwise across spread from opposite page) A wall of windows allows the open kitchen/living room to take advantage of full water views. Pendant lights from Rejuvenation illuminate the kitchen island, where BluDot bar stools provide comfortable seating. The wood-clad volume separates a long hallway from the living/dining room and offers visual and tactile texture to the open space. Industry West chairs and West Elm sofas surround a Herman Miller coffee table. See Resources.

A LARGE CENTRAL VOLUME IS CLAD IN WOOD AND HIDES BOTH THE STAIRCASE THAT CONNECTS THE LOWER LIVING LEVEL WITH THE UPPER BEDROOMS, AND THE HOUSE’S MECHANICAL NEEDS

Sea Worthy The exterior of the home is clad in vertical grain Western red cedar. Aluminumclad Tischler und Sohn windows allow for durability in a hurricane zone; inside, the windows are finished in honeycolored alder wood, recalling the interior of a finely crafted sailboat cabin. See Resources.

sun and continuing through the solar panel trellis that shades the interior in the hot summer, a series of overhanging sunshades on the exterior that provide ideal temperature control during the hot summer months and the house’s slab-less construction, which replaced a typical concrete slab with gravel, sand, eight inches of rigid board insulation and a wooden floor. The site was exactly what everyone wanted in terms of views, location (15 minutes from Yale and in a neighborhood of very cool houses), and space. But “the big giant rock [underneath the site] was quite a big deal, and none of us understood what a challenge it would be,” DiSalvo says. Once they brought in engineering consultants and figured out how to actually build a house on the rock, they realized it would be cool to highlight it. Christensen Landscape—which is local and familiar with all the old quarries that dot the neighborhood—made the rock part of the landscape. “We just tried to keep it super natural, and work with what was there,” DiSalvo says. On the interior, a large central volume is clad in wood and hides both the staircase that connects the lower living level with the upper bedrooms, and the house’s mechanical needs. An open kitchen leads to an open living room, both of which overlook the wall of windows and the water, and which provide easy connections for both the couple’s dog, Baxter, and their son, who

Hidden Gems (clockwise across spread from opposite page) A solid wooden staircase houses storage for objects and the house’s engineering systems and leads to the second floor bedrooms and home office. The home office is easily hidden by sliding doors. See Resources.

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arrived a little earlier than expected, right on time to move in. Elsewhere, long hallways provide axial moments of clarity and direction, and on the second floor, a home office features sliding doors that can be easily opened for one of the couple’s parties (once, of course, things change). Wood, stone and glass are the primary materials, a choice that mattered to the clients. “We were very interested in—given the setting of the house—having it feel like there was a lot of natural material,” NeJaime says. Asked how they feel having built a house with perhaps an entirely different lifestyle in mind, and being home all the time now, NeJaime jumps in. “I have expressed gratitude to the heavens so many times for having moved in before the pandemic struck,” he says. “It’s wonderful to be in a space that we love.” ✹

Contemporary Notes The top of the stairway (top) is detailed with a trio of artworks from the couple’s collection and illuminated with pendant lights from France & Son. In a guest bathroom (left), West Elm lighting fixtures are suspended above a Porcelanosa vanity. See Resources.

Suite Success (clockwise from above) The owners’ suite is illuminated by a Rejuvenation lighting fixture; glass vessels by Joe Cariati top a Four Hands credenza through Burke Decor. A Porcelanosa freestanding tub rests on Porcelanosa floor tile and overlooks the surrounding greenery. The bathroom and walk-in shower walls are clad in Carrara Bella herringbone tile through O&G Industries. See Resources.

A LUXURIOUS COUNTRY ESTATE IS DESIGNED TO LAST FOR GENERATIONS

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CRAFTING A LEGACY BY MINDY PANTIEL | PHOTOGRAPHS BY DURSTON SAYLOR

Estate Plan Architect Arthur Hanlon carefully carved out a section of this heavily wooded acreage to make way for an English style manor defined by red cedar shingles and granite columns. Stonework is by DaCosta Masonry. See Resources.

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ARCHITECT

Arthur Hanlon’s early encounter with the eight-acre property on which he would design a home for a Redding couple and their two children began on the heels of a midwinter snowstorm. “We started the project by hoofing through two feet of snow in the woods and could barely make out the topography,” recalls the principal at Shope Reno Wharton, noting they really had no choice. “If we waited until May when the trees bloomed, there would have been no sense of orientation at all.” Relying on survey maps and input from the clients, who lived nearby—“they purchased the property years before and had been walking and thinking about it for quite some time,” Hanlon says—a site plan for the multi-building estate including main living quarters, a garage/barn with six bays and a tower reminiscent of a fire lookout was drawn. Mindful of minimizing impact to the pristine property—“we wanted to engage the woods,” he adds—a classic shingle style structure defined by gables and runs of dormers that would be equally at home in the English countryside emerged. Selecting shingles because they “improve with age as they get patina,” Hanlon adds, “Things like overhangs and brackets also fare better than crisper modern details that are hard to maintain.” The local vernacular played a role as well. Granite walls in shades of beige, brown, gray and a hint of pink offer a dressed up version of the area’s farm fences, and the rusticated timber frame barn with vertical cedar siding and exposed rafter tails further references the adjacent farm properties.

Resplendant Greenscape (clockwise across spread from this page top) Janice Parker Landscape Architects designed the property with plantings primarily in shades of green and white with en masse groupings of impatiens providing shots of color. The infinity pool is also Parker’s design. The pool house seating, dining table and chairs are from Harbour Outdoor. In the tower room, Century chairs wearing Travers fabric circle a Hickory Chair cocktail table; the chandelier is from Visual Comfort. The spa is intentionally separated from the main pool and is a designated adult area. See Resources.

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Inside, despite the grandeur of the soaring 22-foot entry ceiling, the restrained trimwork here and throughout the house is in keeping with the family’s contemporary lifestyle. “There’s no raised paneling and the crowns are dropped a little bit for half-inch reveals that create shadow lines moving them in a more modern direction,” Hanlon explains. Along with low-profile moldings, the decision to employ natural materials like the rustic-grade, white-oak floors that flow everywhere, dovetailed perfectly with interior designer Jeffrey Haines’ introduction of light colored walls, neutral fabrics and use of mass over intricacy. “The exterior feels like an early 1900s Shingle-style home but once you enter, the brevity of details made it obvious that the furnishings needed to be less about contrasting fabrics on a chair and more about scale,” says Haines, owner of Butler’s of Far Hills in New Jersey. An oversized bench with seating on all four sides that fills the center of the foyer makes his point. Referencing his favorite analogy that well-crafted interiors are akin to reading an engaging novel he adds, “In the entry you meet wonderful textures and interesting art, and think, wow, this is going to be a really good book.” Subsequent chapters feature a mix of styles—cushy, upholstered sofas offset a sleek lacquered walnut coffee table with brass legs Contemporary Grandeur (clockwise across spread from opposite page) Quality Stairs and Fairfield Woodworks crafted the staircase designed by Shope Reno Wharton with a mahogany railing meant to lead the eye up. The foyer centerpiece—a settee from Century’s Windsor Smith Collection custom sized for the space, joins a neoclassic high back chair by Chaddock; the custom floors are by Burchette & Burchette. Century chairs and table give the breakfast room a modern edge along with the walnut and chrome console from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture. See Resources.

CUSHY, UPHOLSTERED SOFAS OFFSET A SLEEK LACQUERED WALNUT COFFEE TABLE WITH BRASS LEGS IN THE LIVING ROOM AND A MINDFUL MELDING OF TEXTURES

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All Around The House (clockwise across spread from opposite page) Crane Woodworking fabricated the painted white oak kitchen cabinets; a trio of nickel pendants from Visual Comfort lights the kitchen island; and the counter stools are from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture. The lower-level home theater and wine room features a Century sectional and a Four Hands cocktail table. In the living room, Butler’s of Far Hills designed the sofas with Century upholstery; the rosewood frame chairs are Baker; and the woodand-brass cocktail table is from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture. See Resources.

in the living room, for example, and a mindful melding of textures. In the master bedroom the vintage chairs are redone with a more modern suit-like wool/linen blend and the bed is shagreen. In the tower room, where views of the surrounding rolling hills are worth the three-story climb, a quartet of deep-seated chairs are covered in a light blue wool/cotton herringbone fabric. An intentional shift occurs in what has been dubbed the “party barn” where the Western style exteriors drove a similar feel indoors. “We wanted a contradiction to the main house,” says the architect, and the heavily distressed fir timber framing and river rock style fireplace more than deliver. For his part, Haines complemented the materials with heavily textured open-weave rattan chairs and a petrified wood cocktail table. Additional amenities—including a pool and pool house, sport court and climbing wall—cement the homeowners desire to have “a place where family would never want to leave,” says Hanlon. “They wanted a legacy property, and we had the unique opportunity to mold the whole thing into exactly what they wanted.” ✹

Rest & Relaxation (clockwise across spread from this page top) The guest room incudes architectdesigned bunk beds crafted by Fairfield Woodworks and a Hickory Chair ottoman. In the master bedroom, interior designer Jeffrey Haines combined a bed with a custom shagreen finish and an upholstered bench, both from Mr. & Mrs. Howard for Sherrill Furniture with vintage chairs, a coffee table and ottoman from the homeowner’s collection. Seen from the master bedroom balcony, pleached Linden trees and Harbour Outdoor lounge chairs line one end of the pool. Bolier chairs flank the tub in the master bathroom. See Resources.

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Poolside Lounging Ipe outdoor furniture by Jensen Leisure Furniture is through Porch & Patio. See Resources.

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A new Shingle-style home exhibits a transitional coastal vibe with just a hint of modern BY CATRIONA BRANCA | PHOTOGRAPHS BY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY

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milford was already home to Ellie and Dan Hurwitz when they decided to expand their presence there with this beachfront property. The couple reached out to Peter Cadoux of Peter Cadoux Architects to replace the existing structure, which, according to the architect, was “an older home remodeled over its lifetime with many structural deficiencies that were unrepairable.” Ultimately, the home’s new design was informed by its location. “The exterior elements have Shinglestyle features, while the exterior amenities speak to enjoying the beach, the pool and include a covered lounge and rooftop deck,” says Cadoux. A versatile layout is at the heart of the 5,200-square-foot home. “The clients requested a bedroom on the first and second floor where either could be used as an owner’s suite, a bunk room and a third-floor office, which the owner calls the ‘Owl’s Nest,’” explains the architect. “The entire exterior is constructed to withstand the many forces of nature with coastal construction: All the exterior trim was made from cellular PVC and high-density urethane, and the siding was a factory-finished vinyl shingle.” The coastal aesthetic continues inside. “In keeping with the owners’ desire for a beach-style home, the interior designer included paneling details, mixed metal and driftwood accents, rope in the bunk room, a porthole door, and a nautical mobile to filter the natural light in the dining room,” says Cadoux. 88

The Great Outdoors (clockwise across spread from opposite page, top) Landscaping is by landscape architect Bruce Eckerson of Eckerson Design Associates. Outdoor lighting is Hubbardton Forge’s Erlenmeyer in Coastal Dark Smoke finish, while the table and chairs are from Porch & Patio. Blue-and-white outdoor pillows from Serena & Lily top the seating around the fireplace and the firepit. See Resources.

Recipe For Success (above and below left) Custom sphere pendants illuminate the kitchen island, where stools echo the “X” design element on the stair railing; backsplash tile is through Tile America. The custom color on the island was inspired by the hue of the La Cornue range, which is through Aitoro Appliance. Setting The Stage (below middle to right) In the entry, a Schumacher wallcovering complements the recycled glass chandelier and scalloped rattan console; stairs by Stately Stair Company are crafted from stained white oak treads, railings and stainless steel cable. A matte black Waterstone faucet finishes the main floor bar area. See Resources.

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The homeowners are longtime clients of Erika Perez of Swank by Design, who notes that “the home’s overall aesthetic is transitional coastal with just a hint of modern.” In the foyer, an ‘X’ detail on the stair railings is repeated sparingly throughout the home, while the stainless-steel cables further contribute to the modern vibe. “The driftwood-gray railings and treads are a custom stain that matches the floors,” says the designer, “and we sourced the prettiest Thassos herringbone for the risers to add texture and understated interest. The vertical lines of the linen striped wallpaper draw the eye all the way up to the third floor.” To help define spaces in the open floor plan, Perez worked with the general contractor to add ceiling beams and tongue-and-groove in the main living area, plus a tray ceiling over the kitchen island, and a Sheetrock ceiling in the foyer. A custom mobile—laser-cut, polished-aluminum and brass fish, plus small round crystals—by Unitfive Design passes through the dining-room ceiling. “The open space above the table reveals the second-floor deck and adds a great deal of natural light, height and transparency to the table and the kitchen,” says Cadoux. “The result is a stunning sculptural feature that spans the first and second floors of the home and can be seen from many different vantage points,” says Perez. “It’s a showstopper!” The kitchen palette was inspired by the Roquefort blue of a La Cornue range. The island sports a custom color—a few shades lighter than the stove—that was also used on the tray ceiling above the island and on the exterior of the front doors. Hexagon backsplash tile echoes the shape of the ceiling over the dining table. Nautical details continue throughout the home. “The addition of wicker, rattan and various driftwood and cerused finishes, along with grasscloth wallcoverings, linen roman shades, pretty patterned rugs and leathers add warmth and texture,” says Perez. “We were particularly inspired by the living room mirrors as ‘portholes’ reflecting the views of the Sound.”

The Art Of Dining (above) A mobile by Unitfive Design disappears through the ceiling above the dining room table, which is surrounded by Palecek chairs. Living Well (this photo) In the living room, 50-inch round mirrors deliver a nautical vibe. Plunge glass sculptures by artist Dylan Martinez from Meyer Vogl Gallery adorn a sidetable next to a Rowe sectional and a Kit Kemp coffee table. See Resources.

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In the owner’s suite, a four-foot lighting fixture enhances the grand scale of the ceiling. “And it looks magnificent when seen from the beach,” says Perez. About the shiplap-lined barrel ceiling, Cadoux says: “It’s important to include visual drama from the owner’s suites in my work—to inspire and nurture your everyday experience.” To create the whimsical bunk-room beds, a recessed platform was built underneath to anchor them for safety, while vertical knotted ropes create the illusion that they are floating. Window treatments were inspired by maritime flags, while navy walls, brass lighting and vintage framed life preservers complete the nautical feel. In the Owl’s Nest, tongue-and-groove in a serene blue-gray partners with grasscloth walls to complement the cupola, which is trimmed in a dark stained reclaimed wood. This third-floor perch serves many purposes: office, library and casual bar hangout. “Plus, the window seats are a cozy place to curl up with a good book on a rainy day,” notes Perez. ✹

Gathering Spots A pair of blue leather sofas (top) invite lounging in the third-floor Owl’s Nest. In the lower-level game area (right), a Lava stone tabletop has a faceted base and grain texture. Relax & Rejuvenate (opposite page, clockwise from top left ) A Ralph Lauren chandelier illuminates the owner’s suite. Platforms were built under the bunk-room beds so that they appear to be held by the ropes; bedding and pillows are from Serena & Lily. A sauna is located on the lower level. A custom black-grid shower enclosure is by A&E Glass. See Resources.

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have met many winemakers over the years, but none with a story quite like Tara Gomez’s. Gomez hails from the Chumash Indians of California’s Santa Ynez coast. After her tribe gave her the financial support to pursue a degree in oenology, she returned home to make wine on the reservation where she grew up. In the early 1900’s the Chumash became federally recognized in the area extending from Malibu to Paso Robles. “We are coastal Indians,” Gomez told me recently. “My band has 130 members. Our elders pass on and we have the younger generation of tribal descendants, which includes me.” Gomez studied winemaking at Fresno State, then got an internship at Fess Parker Winery near her home in the Santa Ynez Valley. Wanting to explore the wider wine world, she moved from there to Paso Robles, where she spent 10 years working at the prestigious J. Lohr Winery. While there, Gomez bought grapes and launched her own label as a side project, Kalawashaq’ Wine Cellars. Eventually wanderlust—and a love interest— brought her to Europe. “One of my interns at J. Lohr took me to her home in Barcelona,” she says, “and we traveled throughout Europe’s wine regions.” Gomez was interested in learning Old World winemaking, i.e., mastering elegant, lower alcohol wine. The intern, Mireia Taribó, eventually became her wife. When Gomez returned to California, her reservation was in the process of acquiring a 1400-acre parcel from Fess Parker Winery, to build more housing. There happened to be a vineyard on the land. She had an idea for tribal leaders “Now we

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own a vineyard in prime wine country, so why not get into the wine industry?” she suggested. They were resistant. “You can take three tons of grapes, make wine, and we will taste and decide whether this project moves forward,” they responded. “In 2010, I made a ton each of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache. And to this day I strongly believe that was my best vintage,” Gomez recalls. The wines were not released until 2013 because it took time to develop the brand, Kitá. The critics raved about Kitá’s 2010 and 2011 vintages when they were released together. “I was thrilled and surprised,” Gomez says. Her secret? Making elegant wines with lower alcohol in the style she encountered in Europe. “You have to pick early when the grapes are not too ripe,” she says. “Everyone was saying, ‘Who is that girl from the tribe and why is she picking so early?’ Well, my goal was to preserve the freshness in the grape while maintaining its natural chemistry. It is daring.” Gomez’s daring extended to reviving her original project, Kalawashaq’, in partnership with her wife, rebranded as Camins 2 Dreams (meaning “the paths we followed led us to our dreams”). Their focus is on natural winemaking. They are making Syrah, Grüner Vetliner and Grenache. On their first vintage, they scored a 95 from Wine Enthusiast for their 2018 Syrah. “During my travels in the Rhône, I went to the little region of Saint-Péray,” Gomez says. “They make sparkling wines from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. This inspired me to make a sparkling Roussanne, soon to be released.” Stay tuned for more dreamy natural wines from Camins 2 Dreams. —Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave Native Wines (clockwise from top) Camp 4, the Chumash Indian reservation vineyard in Santa Ynez Valley, California; Winemaker Tara Gomez of Kitá and Camins 2 Dreams wine brands; Camins 2 Dreams Syrah with its aromas of violet, blueberry and plum.

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