A beach house has the power to change the inhabitants’ spirit immediately. Enjoying the view of the sea all day long, the building borrows the beauty of the landscape and transforms it into an explosion of energy. That is exactly the case with the Modern Beach House realised by JN Architects for Cape Associates, a full-service custom homebuilder that offers design, permitting and cost-estimating services. The house is located in Truro, a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, and it takes advantages of the stunning views of the Cape Cod Bay. The house is anchored behind the top of the coastal bank, which creates a buffer from the extreme conditions of the site. Designed for LEED compliance – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – , the house is constructed with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and powered with alternative energy systems, including geothermal heating and cooling, solar electricity and a residential scale wind turbine.
Large sliding glass doors on either side of the house allow ocean breezes to flow through. The flat roof offers a roof-top deck with fireplace. Interior finishes include wooden walls and stone floors.
In the living room, neutral tones create the feeling of a relaxed, cozy atmosphere.
The spectacular view of the Cape Cod Bay represents the most important ingredient in the living room.
