From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Bedroom Balcony
The owners asked that every bedroom in this Longport home have its own private balcony. “It was a primary design consideration,” architect Stephen Fenwick says. A railing consisting of newel […]
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Front Exterior
Though shingle-style homes usually have more massive shingled columns, architect Stephen Fenwick says, “we elected not to use them here in order to open up the deck areas.”
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Ocean Front Exterior
The Longport house is clad in Atlantic white cedar shingles. The windows and doors — all topped with mullioned transoms for consistency — are plentiful to take advantage of the […]
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Sea Girt Sway-Exterior
The traditional seashore colonial-style home in Sea Girt, New Jersey, is designed to look timeless in exterior design and detailing, architect Paul Grabowski says. It has such features as Dutch […]
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Pool
To make room for the infinity-edged pool, architect Stephen Fenwick recessed a portion of the Longport house.
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Porch
A sofa and rocker on a street-side porch at this Longport home encourage lingering on lazy summer days.
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Exterior
The Longport home’s two street facades maintain a residential scale. Garden walls help to visually minimize the distance between the raised first floor and the sidewalk.
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Sea Girt Sway-Outdoor Shower
Because it’s a full-time residence and beach house, an outdoor shower was a must. The covered area also has direct access to a practical and functional mudroom entry, Grabowski says.
From the August/September 2021 Issue
Block Party-Dining
A shady spot on the expansive veranda is ideal for beachside dining at this Longport home.