Sited in East Marion, NY, the “Enfilade House” constructs a space that mediates between forest, forest clearing, and water, through a series of layered spaces.

The house is conceived as a square volume, divided into three equally sized rectangles.

The northern rectangle is a large multi-purpose space that holds the living / dining areas and opens toward the ocean. The southern rectangle is an outdoor patio with a slim pool, walled on all sides, with a large square window that frames the forest behind. The intermediate rectangle accommodates bedrooms, kitchen, and a library and serves as a hinge between the two more public spaces: living area and patio.

All rooms have direct access to the living room area and the back patio, creating multiple enfilade conditions across the entire length of the volume, establishing a visual connection between both edges of the house.