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A SMALL MODERN VACATION HOME WITH BIG IDEAS

September 29, 2010
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Small modern home with black siding and white framed windows
A small modern architectural weekend home in Noyack, New York features black siding and four high white framed windows on the front exterior. (above)

Such a cool small box shaped modern house. Only about 1300 square feet but built on big ideas. Designed by the architecture firm Bates Masi Architects, this house was commissioned by an actor who needed a weekend get away outside of New York.

I am intrigued by all of the interesting architectural choices made in this vacation home. Most intriguing is the black Skatelite siding on the exterior. Skatelite is a material used in skateboard parks…a material used to cover ground surfaces that helps skaters go faster on their boards! In the last photo…you can see a detail shot of this siding.

Also love the deck boards used as hardwood flooring. I like the fact that the floors have been laid in an interesting shape to create a path of sorts through the house.

Lastly, I think all of the knotty wood wall and ceiling paneling looks fantastic. The lines of the boards and the knots in the wood all work well together to give this home a sense of modern sleekness combined with country warmth.

Room in a modern home with deck board floor in an open living room, dining room and kitchen
Deck boards are used as wood flooring in an open multifunctional space that features living room, dining room and open kitchen all in one.(above)

Open kitchen and stairs to the second floor

Bridge on the second floor that overlooks the common spaces below and links the master bedroom with the upstairs bath

Master bedroom with a large picture window

Second floor bridge with sliding door leading to the master bedroom
A bridge on the second level overlooks the common spaces below and links the master bedroom with the upstairs bath (above)

Exterior of a modern home
An interior barn door is used for the upstairs bathroom…a great space saving use of a sliding door in a smaller space. (above)

Home wih decorative siding made with Laser cut Skatelite
Laser cut Skatelite, the skateboard park ground cover, is used as the home’s functional and decorative siding. (above)

Hope you enjoyed this little modern house as much as I did. What do you think?

Happy Wednesday!

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Coco

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Photos: Bates Masi Architects

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8 responses to “A SMALL MODERN VACATION HOME WITH BIG IDEAS”

  1. Emom says:
    September 29, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Love those clean lines…..smiles.

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  2. Tim says:
    September 29, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    A sweet modern look mixing in some traditional elements. The Skatelite is genius too. Bates Masi puts out a lot of cool stuff. Nice post.

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  3. mydesignchic says:
    September 29, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Sleek and sophisticated…love it!!

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  4. Pra quem ja sabe amar says:
    September 29, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    loved your blog! beautiful photos. I am Brazilian, come visit my blog! kiss, Juliana

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  5. Sarah says:
    September 29, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I really like this house, inside and out. Modern homes don’t usually appeal to me but this one is gorgeous!

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  6. Anonymous says:
    September 30, 2010 at 2:43 AM

    Very curious about the bathroom and laundry area… I am planning a small house by the beach and the hardest part is to make the house practical!! Thanks!!

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  7. AZ says:
    September 30, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    ok, if this is a small house, then i live in a matchbox!! love it.

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  8. Artinox says:
    October 20, 2010 at 1:15 AM

    Hugely fascinating project!

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