A House with Strange Walls

-Location: 37 Corwell Avenue, Riverhead, Long Island, NY (Peconic River)
-Zoning & Lot: SCTM 0600-130.00-02.00-020.003 • Residence A-40 District • ~36,500 sq ft (0.84 acres)

Key Constraints & Requirements

-Program: Single-family house (~2,000 sq ft); accessory structures restricted to side/rear yards.
-Setbacks: Front yard: 50 ft; Side yards: 25 ft each (55 ft total); Rear yard: 60 ft.
-Coverage & Height: Maximum 15% impervious surface (~5,470 sq ft); height capped at 35 ft.
-Wetlands & Water Table: Located within the Town’s 300-ft regulated tidal wetland zone (75-ft buffer to house, 100-ft to septic). Water table is 1–2 ft at the marsh edge; no basements permitted below flood line

SITE PLAN

FLOOR PLANS

FLOOR 1

FLOOR 2

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

FLOOR 1

FLOOR 2

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Kitchen

Half Bath

Bathroom

Master Bathroom

SECTION FLOOR 1

AI RENDERING CHOSEN

The living room explores the relationship between materiality, light, and spatial division through a series of vertical oak-paneled walls. Integrated lighting emphasizes the depth and texture of these partitions, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Beyond the walls, floor-to-ceiling curtain glazing establishes a visual connection to the surrounding spaces, allowing natural light to enter while maintaining a sense of separation. Together, these elements create a balance between openness, privacy, and architectural expression.