Inside Out Cabana

Hamptons Modern Outdoor Living Area

A densely wooded property surrounds this East Hampton modern pool cabana, providing the family and their guests with ample space to relax and entertain in the outdoors. The minimal structure was designed for a quick tilt-up construction and houses a bathroom, storage, outdoor bar and seating areas.

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Design Concept

SOLID TO VOID
As the eye flows from the street to the woodlands, the poolhouse responds in kind by gradually shifting from solid to void. – The solid core and retaining wall serve as a visual privacy barrier from the nearby driveway and encloses a bath, changing room, and laundry. The covered area provides shade from the hot summer sun with seating beside a large outdoor bar. Lastly, a modern trellis hangs over an additional lounging area and fire pit all overlooking the lush greenery at the rear of the property.

PRIVACY
The allowable footprint for an accessory structure in this area of the Hamptons was minimal. However, the design maximizes functionality by splitting apart the private and public spaces. Only the private areas become enclosed while the remainder of the structure simply provides cover for outdoor areas. The solid massing of the private space then creates a wall of privacy for the outdoor shower and entertainment areas.

PANELISED CONSTRUCTION
The structure was designed to be constructed utilizing factory-produced panels which were delivered and installed on site. This building method significantly reduces construction times on-site and minimizes material waste.

Along the edge of the property, the outdoor seating area is wrapped with a custom board-formed concrete wall. The inherent imperfections of the material treatment feels organic and blends well with the neighboring woodlands. This creates a private corridor that is perfect for an outdoor shower and entry to bath & changing rooms.

CONNECTION WITH RESIDENCE
The fire pit, lounging space, and outdoor bar all look back at the home’s staggered levels of decks and lawns and a gunite heated pool and spa. This also positions the pool house to become a primary focal point of the landscape from the home. A visual connection between the two structures was important to create balance throughout the property.

RENDERING TO REALITY
As part of the Schematic Design process for all new projects, we provide our clients with photorealistic renderings that help visualize the project. The slider above shows both the initial rendering that we presented to the homeowners and the finished pool house roughly eight months later.