COSTAL CRAFTSMAN:
This house sits a mere 75’ from the Chesapeake Bay eastern shoreline.
I wanted to maximize the views of the bay and the Bay Bridge that is located to the north east of the site. This was accomplished by stepping the house back and filling the facades with as much glass that the costal craftsman style would allow.
I also wanted to capture more sky than most of the older coastal homes to capture the spectacular sunsets experienced on the Eastern Shore. This was accomplished by the transom windows above and the large two story windows in the living room.
I also wanted to take advantage of the close proximity to the shore to create the impression that the house is actually floating on the water. Taking the effect further I used an inspiration from classic cruise ships, by making the floors a dark Brazilian cherry with white trim and a cherry caps.
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