are in strict keeping with the shingle-style, notes Davitt.
Te standing seam metal roof and the sailboat weather-
vane also help the tower stand out.
BUTTONED UP
Understanding the building envelope requirements in an
area where hurricanes and Nor'easters roll of the coast
from September to April is essential, says Davitt. All of
the Andersen A-Series wood windows facing the coast are
rated DP-50, Dade County, Fla.'s toughest standard for
windows. In addition, all of the fashing around openings
is installed specifcally to stand up to the tough New
England weather.
And yes, the garage has been moved, but it's all in keeping
with the footprint of the previous structure. Meanwhile,
most of the drama is reserved for the three-story rear
elevation, complete with a tower element that anchors
the home and provides added distinction.
Form follows function in the tower, says Davitt. Up top
it houses a yoga room with an inspiring view. On the main
level it serves as a breakfast nook. And on the ground level, it
houses the requested mudroom in Melville-esque style, com-
plete with boat hooks for hanging bathing suits, coats, etc.
Te detail of the tower roof is worth noting. Mahogany
knee-brackets support its roof structure, the mullion pat-
tern of the windows, and the bulging fares at each foor
Visitors now enter
a grand foyer that
features an extra-wide
staircase, large spherical
light fixtures, and a
geographically accurate
compass rose integrated
into the flooring.
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