Miami-based Brillhart Structure consulted on the design of a pavilion-like island residence within the Bahamas with native architects Garth and Darren Sawyer.
Composed of six pavilions overlooking Pink Sands Seaside on Harbour Island, the home was accomplished in 2022 with Brillhart appearing because the design guide and Darren Sawyer serving because the venture architect and Garth Sawyer because the architect of document.
The 6,700-square foot (620-square metre) residence combines vernacular references with components of tropical modernism on a sloping web site that includes greater than 70 mature palm timber.
Organized on the location’s highest level, every room is held inside its personal construction, every responding in its personal method to the island’s diverse local weather.
“Every house presents distinct experiential qualities formed by the fast surroundings surrounding it,” mentioned princiap Melissa Brillhart, citing orientations, views, landscapes, micro-climates, gentle and the breeze.
All circulation takes place on exterior walkways or bridges, offering ample views of the ocean.
“The inseverable architectural expertise of residing each in and out always is actually the focus of and central design concept behind this venture,” the crew informed Dezeen.
The vernacular gabled pavilions are clad in western crimson cedar shingles and have uncovered rafters and pavilions like close by cottages, however use structurally insulated panels and tongue-and-groove cypress decking for local weather management and hurricane-rated energy.
The stucco pavilions with copper detailing are organized round a courtyard – a tropical brush backyard with a pool and lounge space – to guard it from the robust offshore winds.
Referred to as the Ocean Room, the beach-facing pavilion presents panoramic views of the ocean by 16 sand-colored operable shutters that seize the breeze and supply shelter from the rain.
The kitchen and eating space are in a lined open-air pavilion, whereas separate constructions comprise en suite bedrooms, a front room, media room and indoor kitchen and eating room.
The rooms characteristic vaulted ceilings starting from 15 ft to 26 ft (4.5 metres to 4.9 metres) in top and sliding doorways and operable home windows, bringing pure gentle into every house and displaying the encircling panorama.
The interiors are outlined by pure supplies and an earth-toned palette with white partitions, gentle wooden floors, cherry millwork and regionally made, white concrete counter tops.
“The complete venture is a testomony to the craft and resourcefulness of the native builder,” Brillhart mentioned.
On the japanese aspect, a wood walkway leads down the hill to the seaside, and on the western aspect, the jungle panorama is extra prevalent.
“Given the lengthy and slim nature of the lot, a separate two-bedroom visitor cottage was positioned on the decrease a part of the location, designed to absorb the encircling lush and tropical vegetation,” the crew mentioned.
Based in Florida in 2007, Brillhart Structure is run by Jacob and Melissa Brillhart whose work ranges from residential and business initiatives to design-build initiatives, exhibitions, and analysis.
Additionally on Harbor Island, Chad Oppenheim constructed himself a secluded seaside getaway on a sandy dune in 2017.
The pictures is by Brillhart Structure and Stephen Goettlicher.
Venture credit:
Builder: Higgs Development
Design guide: Brillhart Structure
Native architect of document: Garth Sawyer, Darren Sawyer (Venture architect)
Panorama guide: Nielsen Panorama Architects, Tyler Nielsen
