Some spaces dazzle with their opulence. Others dazzle with their simplicity, eliciting a longed-for sense of quietude or a reconnection to some of the more essential facets of life. The latter was the case for designer Carol Egan when she first saw the Amagansett, New York, property that would become her home. "I had a complete reaction to the building," she says of the minimalist structure, a 1,000-square-foot rectangle with glass walls. "And when I walked into the garden, it was a done deal."
Although simple in execution, the barely there construction was the result of deep contemplation. Originally designed in 1960 by the late architect and professor Richard Bender, the building was a prototype for the Amenity project, a utopian community of modestly priced homes set on 20 acres of woodlands near the beach. Bender took up residence here with his family for many years, mingling with other notable East Enders of the midcentury, people like Costantino Nivola and Saul Steinberg.
Bu hikaye Elle Decor US dergisinin October 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Elle Decor US dergisinin October 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
COMPOUND INTEREST
For an exceptional family home on Long Island, designer Sandra Weingort thinks inside the box.
LOVE AT FIRST LIKE
A design-savvy couple finds their footing in a Hollywood hillside bungalow.
DOING LONG DISTANCE
With her clients on the opposite coast, designer Ashley Lavonne Walker steers a masterful renovation of a landmark house in Los Angeles.
THEY ASKED FOR DRAMA
Designer Sarah Dray oversees a sparkling transformation of a classic French city apartment.
The Story Continues
Armed with ambition and a strong point of view, Studio Dorion revisits a historic Brooklyn brownstone.
BREAKING THE FIFTH WALL
Designers are taking ceiling decor to new heights, with creative treatments that range from elevated to over-the-top.
EURO VISION
The head of one of the design industry's most prestigious brand portfolios makes a cozy nest in Milan.
GRAY ZONE
In a new exhibition at its TriBeCa showroom, Brooklyn's Egg Collective pays homage to a design icon.
CONSPIRING WITH NATURE
A retreat into gardening reminds one writer of her place in the world.
This Room Could Save the Planet
In a well-designed passive home, where elegance and insulation go hand in hand, anything is possible.