What do you get when you combine an untouched piece of land, a talented architect, and a couple eager to build their dream house while being mindful of nature and environment? A stunning Hamptons abode that keeps the earth’s well-being at the forefront.
”Into the Woods,” Hamptons
Transforming a modest home into a sustainable family compound was a daunting task, especially doing it on a constrained small lot on one of the quiet streets off East Hampton’s Newtown Lane... As it turns out, Martin Architects hit a home run, a house so stunning passing motorists slow to a stop to admire it.
”An East Hampton Show Stopper,” The East Hampton Independent
The best outdoor showers also take advantage of the natural beauty of the surroundings. For a family in Bridgehampton, NY, architect Nick Martin designed a shower with a mahogany enclosure that he situated toward the back of the house to offer views of rose garden and a farm across the street.
”You Don’t Have to Shiver in a Sandy Swimsuit,” This Old House
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Other approaches—notably, the modernist architecture and innovative interiors so emblematic of younger, progressive tastes in Manhattan...
”The New Evolution,” Hamptons
‘There’s nothing more green than reusing a house,’ Mr. Martin said... The open and inviting plan of today is a huge difference...
”At Home with the Martins,” The Southampton Press
Martin Architects wins an HC&G 2011 Innovation in Design Award
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