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Bates Masi + Architects LLC, a full-service architectural firm with roots in New York City and the East End of Long Island for over 45 years, responds to each project with extensive research in related architectural fields, material, craft and environment for unique solutions as varied as the individuals or groups for whom they are designed. The focus is neither the size nor the type of project but the opportunity to enrich lives and enhance the environment. The attention to all elements of design has been a constant in the firm’s philosophy. Projects include urban and suburban residences, schools, offices, hotels, restaurants, retail and furniture in the United States, Central America and the Caribbean. The firm has received 43 design awards since 2003 and has been featured in national and international publications including The New York Times, New York Magazine, Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, Metropolitan Home, and Dwell. Residential Architect Magazine selected Bates Masi one of their 50 Architect’s We Love. A gallery exhibition in May 2010 featured the firm’s earlier work from 1960-70.

 

Paul Masi spent childhood summers in Montauk and currently resides in Amagansett. He received a Bachelor of Architecture from Catholic University and a Masters of Architecture from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University. He worked at Richard Meier & Partners before joining this firm in 1998.

Harry Bates, a resident of East Hampton, received a Bachelor of Architecture from North Carolina State University. After ten years with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, he was in private practice in New York City for 17 years before moving the firm to Southampton on the East End in 1980. Our offices are currently located in Sag Harbor with plans to relocate to a new LEED Certified office building of our own design in East Hampton.

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Lot size: 1.5 acres

Building size: 2,900 sq. ft.

Location: Amagansett, NY

Program: Single Family Residence

Located on 1½ acres in the Napeague dunes, this house offers a unique experience in true year-round beach living. From the main entrance into the large, 2-story space with the living-dining-kitchen area and adjacent family room, rolling glass panels retract to afford a seamless flow from the interior to the exterior deck with swimming pool and access to a private trail to the ocean. A bedroom with bath, powder room and utility room on this level enhance the complete livability of the house.

From the 2nd floor loft/media room and master bedroom suite, a further sense of openness is experienced with views over the treetops toward the ocean.
The glazed walls of the upper portion of the 2-story space are protected by an exterior sliding mesh sunshade which shields the interior from the direct sunlight and heat during the warmer months and simulates the undulant surrounding sea grass and water when moved by the breezes. A sense of living in the treetops is felt particularly in the additional bedroom and bath on this level.

The ultimate in beach house living is encountered at the roof deck with its fireplace, spa and extensive views of the ocean. An adjacent planted roof gives a sense of connection to the landscape as well as providing excellent insulation for the roof.

This beach pavilion is an unobtrusive and almost transparent envelope for uncomplicated living. The careful selection of sensitive materials will sustain the house for many years to come.

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