Project Details
Opening a 1970s beach house to light, landscape, and modern living
Originally constructed in 1972, this Amagansett residence was transformed through a comprehensive renovation that redefined the home for contemporary coastal living. The project focused on opening the interior, introducing natural light, and establishing a warm material palette that complements the surrounding landscape.
Like many homes of its era, the original house was organized as a series of compartmentalized rooms that were finished with materials that were popular at the time but were prime for a modern update.
The renovation focused on creating a more open and connected interior while maintaining the scale and character of the original structure. Walls were removed and structural elements carefully introduced to support expanded openings and taller ceilings, allowing the central living spaces to function as a unified great room.
The kitchen now anchors the main living area, organized around a large island that encourages gathering and interaction. Generous windows and sliding doors extend the interior outward to the surrounding deck, strengthening the relationship between the home and its natural environment.
The interior palette emphasizes warmth, simplicity, and durability appropriate for a coastal residence. Natural wood cabinetry and structural columns introduce a sense of craft and rhythm within the open plan.
What was once a compartmentalized 1970’s interior has been re-imagined with cohesive architectural language centered on light openness, and a connection to the surrounding landscape.
Design led by Chris DiSunno and Andres Zuluaga of DiSunno Architecture, the redesign carefully balances structural intervention with refined interior detailing. Construction by Telemark Inc., with Roy Dalene at the helm, brought the architectural vision to life with precise craftsmanship and attention to quality.
