From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Deck
Architect Stephen Fenwick maximized the pool area with three tiers of balconies on the beach side of the Longport home. “It lives so well,” he says. “You can go from […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Bridging the Divide-Exterior
The addition, which encompasses a new garage with a master bedroom suite above, “is proportionate to the existing home but the architectural vocabulary is modern,” architect Brian Messana says. A […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Eclectic Edge-Front Exterior
Built in 1902, the Dutch Colonial Revival-style home—located in Montclair’s historic Marlboro Park area—is full of ornate period details such as Ionic columns, dormer windows and graceful symmetry.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Exterior Front
This classic shore home — swathed in cedar shingles — features an expansive front porch and a variety of architectural elements that add interest.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Exterior Rear
The conical eave on the third floor and the “pulled up” shingles at the top of the outdoor shower door at left in the photo are stylistic tools in Ike […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-L-shaped exterior
The “L” shape of the house creates a courtyard in the rear, providing a sheltered spot for outdoor dining. Ike’s creative use of shingles is visible between the three ground-floor […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Textured Walls
The homeowners wanted their interiors to reflect a modern approach to traditional seashore decor. The floating cabinet features lively colors and a variety of textures.
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Picnic Area
The picnic area is located just outside the kitchen dining area, which can be seen through the dramatic wall of glass. Doors of unobstructed glass help blur the lines between […]
From the April/May 2021 Issue
Shingle-Minded-Patterns
Interesting and varied shingle patterns spice up the home’s exterior. “It’s decoration through manipulating the siding materials,” Ike says.