Coughlin Scheel Architects Elevates Cedar-Clad Surf Road House on Fire Island
Coughlin Scheel Architects has finalized the Surf Road House on Fire Island, New York, raising the cedar-clad structure by 10 feet in response to environmental issues. Situated outside Ocean Beach within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area, the site was previously occupied by a house from the 1950s, which has since been torn down. The lengthy approval process was influenced by regulatory requirements. The design incorporates wood pilings that reach 35 feet below ground level, a boxy shape with overhangs, and cedar siding that harmonizes with the surroundings. Spanning 2,200 square feet, the interior features an open-plan first floor, a terrace, and four bedrooms. Fire Island, accessible only by ferry, restricts most motor vehicles. Photography by Alan Tansey. Other projects include renovations by BoND and Andrew Franz.
Key facts
- Coughlin Scheel Architects completed the Surf Road House on Fire Island, New York.
- The house is lifted 10 feet (three metres) above ground due to environmental concerns.
- It sits outside Ocean Beach in a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area where shorelines recede a foot or more per year.
- The original 1950s house on the property was razed.
- Wood pilings extend up to 35 feet (10.6 metres) below grade.
- The house measures 2,200 square feet (204 square metres) and has four bedrooms total.
- The design underwent an extended approvals process due to federal, state, and local rules.
- Photography is by Alan Tansey.
Entities
Artists
- Alan Tansey
- Andrew Franz
Institutions
- Coughlin Scheel Architects
- New York's Department of Environmental Conservation
- BoND
- Dezeen
Locations
- Fire Island
- New York
- Ocean Beach
- Brooklyn
- United States
Sources
- Dezeen —