BAAO Studio's Breezy Point House in Queens Features a "House Within a House"
BAAO Studio, established by Alexandra Barker in 2006, has finalized a 2,655-square-foot beach house located in Breezy Point, Queens, New York. Initially intended as a vacation retreat for a family of four, the client decided to convert it into their permanent home during the construction phase. Following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the region enforces stringent building regulations that mandate elevation. The architectural design incorporates an offset gabled roof, a triple-height great room, and an upper level, which has been referred to as a "house within a house." The façade features FSC-certified accoya wood, complemented by a marble and oak kitchen crafted by Henrybuilt. The project team comprised Alexandra Barker, Annie Paz, Blue Sky, Sand Bar, among others, with photography by BAAO.
Key facts
- BAAO Studio designed a 2,655-square-foot (247-square-metre) beach house in Breezy Point, Queens, New York.
- The house is located within a beachfront co-op and was originally a holiday home for a family of four, later becoming the client's permanent residence.
- The area was badly impacted by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and now has strict building codes for flood and weather protection.
- The house is elevated above ground and accessed via a short flight of steps or a ramp.
- The design includes an offset gabled roof, an almost triple-height great room, and a secondary volume creating a "house within a house" effect.
- Exterior materials include FSC-certified accoya wood siding and decking from Delta Millworks, chosen for marine durability.
- The kitchen and dining area by Henrybuilt spans the full width of the house, with pale stone island and backsplashes.
- The primary bedroom faces a wall of windows and skylights, with blackened wood (shou sugi ban) used for the headboard and dividing wall.
Entities
Artists
- Alexandra Barker
- Annie Paz
Institutions
- BAAO Studio
- Delta Millworks
- Henrybuilt
- Blue Sky
- Sand Bar
- ABC Worldwide
- Watermark
- Cedar and Moss
- Noguchi
- RBW
- Mater
- Dezeen
Locations
- Queens
- United States
- New York
- Breezy Point
- Rockaway Peninsula
- Lower Bay
- Brooklyn
Sources
- Dezeen —