Rye Townhouse

This project involved an extensive renovation and reconfiguration of a three-story townhouse overlooking Long Island Sound, originally designed by a team that included renowned architect Edward Durell Stone. The existing narrow floor plan, limited natural light, and lack of water views presented unique design challenges, along with the need to address the lower levels location below the Base Flood Elevation.

The renovation transformed the previously compartmentalized interior into an open, light-filled living environment with an emphasis on maximizing views of Milton Harbor and Marshlands Conservancy. A dramatic glass and steel staircase, topped by new skylights, brings natural light into the center of the home. Custom built-in cabinetry and gently curved architectural details, inspired by yacht interiors, provide integrated storage while enhancing the sense of openness. Mechanical and electrical systems were relocated from the lower level to the upper floors, allowing the space to be reconfigured as part of the overall design.