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House for Music

Subverting the traditional facade

Mamaroneck, NY

House for Music features two pitched-roof gables and a modern window scheme that reimagines traditional aesthetics, creating a modern sculptural form in a suburban setting. A flowing interior layout with an off-axis courtyard results in a skewed corridor that widens towards one end. This asymmetry is necessary for an acoustically advanced concert space for 125 people and a cozy family living area. The library, family sitting room, and upstairs corridor open onto the two-story living room, offering extra seating for concerts. These areas also enhance the acoustics by breaking up the living room’s geometry. The entrance courtyard provides a formal entry for concert-goers, with its unique geometry offering views and access to the waterfront side of the house.

Houses 8,800 sf Completed in 1989 Architect-Led Design Build

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Type
Houses
Size
8,800 sf
Year
1989
Scope
Ground Up
Role
Architect-Led Design Build
LocationLoc.
Mamaroneck, NY