Moores Point Studio
Upon entering the inconspicuous door to the studio, the airy great room is highlighted by a floor to ceiling window. Originally, the window had a Roman arch at the top; it was reconfigured to better reflect the angles of the roofline.
Throughout the window redesign process, each shingle was meticulously removed from the exterior wall. They were carefully numbered, and placed back in their exact same location...an example of the attention to detail and respect for the original structure that drove the entire project. The studio window offers filtered views through the trees to the water and rocky ledge down below. The owners found the sweeping driftwood branch on the beach and selected a large-scale abstract artwork to grace the wall, a piece by Nancy Graves.
Just off the great room, the new addition includes a two floor mezzanine space with a full bath on the first floor. The Carrera marble covered bathroom continues the bright and airy feel.The spiral staircase is the pivotal design element in the studio. Beginning with a minimalist concept, the collaboration with Mike Tomacelli of Midcoast Machine brought the idea to life. The open structure is erected solely of steel and slate. As with many features throughout the compound, the spare simplicity of the stair contradicts the engineering complexity involved. Each step of slate was hand selected and cut to fit its unique location, creating a beautiful gradation of color that seems to move with the stair’s curvature.
A small sleeping nook at the top of the stairs is encased by dramatic angles and ascending lines. Skylights in the angled roofline direct views to the tree tops while the opposing windows draw the eye to the open ocean vistas.
More about Moorse Point: https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/project-stories/moores-point-studio/
Knickerbocker Group | BUILDER
Darren Setlow | PHOTOGRAPHER
Throughout the window redesign process, each shingle was meticulously removed from the exterior wall. They were carefully numbered, and placed back in their exact same location...an example of the attention to detail and respect for the original structure that drove the entire project. The studio window offers filtered views through the trees to the water and rocky ledge down below. The owners found the sweeping driftwood branch on the beach and selected a large-scale abstract artwork to grace the wall, a piece by Nancy Graves.
Just off the great room, the new addition includes a two floor mezzanine space with a full bath on the first floor. The Carrera marble covered bathroom continues the bright and airy feel.The spiral staircase is the pivotal design element in the studio. Beginning with a minimalist concept, the collaboration with Mike Tomacelli of Midcoast Machine brought the idea to life. The open structure is erected solely of steel and slate. As with many features throughout the compound, the spare simplicity of the stair contradicts the engineering complexity involved. Each step of slate was hand selected and cut to fit its unique location, creating a beautiful gradation of color that seems to move with the stair’s curvature.
A small sleeping nook at the top of the stairs is encased by dramatic angles and ascending lines. Skylights in the angled roofline direct views to the tree tops while the opposing windows draw the eye to the open ocean vistas.
More about Moorse Point: https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/project-stories/moores-point-studio/
Knickerbocker Group | BUILDER
Darren Setlow | PHOTOGRAPHER
Country: United States
