Bluff House

The plan for this home was designed to accommodate all the possible changes that come with aging-in-place: a fully accessible first-floor plan with a Primary Suite. Extra bedrooms for children and guests were located in a lower level with light-filled outdoor access to a “sunken garden”. A three-season screen porch with a fireplace makes outdoor living possible almost year-round, and a roof mounted PV array was designed for net positivity.

Stone fireplace with wooden beams and shingled walls

Bright hallway with hardwood flooring, white walls, a modern pendant light, a potted plant on a white stand, and large windows offering an outdoor view.

Aerial view of a rural landscape featuring a large house with solar panels on the roof, surrounded by lush greenery. A smaller building is nearby, and a body of water is in the background.

Modern home office under staircase with desk, plants, a chair, cabinets, and a black dog on the floor.

Architectural cross-section of a house featuring detailed structural elements, including walls, roof, support beams, and interior spaces like a porch and mechanical room. Includes measurements and annotations for construction planning.

Project type: Private Home

Role: Project Architect

Year: 2016

Place: Chilmark

Area: 3200 sq ft

Contractor: South Mountain Co.

Photos: Bob Gothard