This Atlantic holiday cottage is located in the unique landscape of the creek at Towd Point, in Southampton, one of only 28 Federal Ecological Preserves in the US. Caterina and Bob, a design couple who owns the architecture firm TRA studio in the city, chose the property because of their historic ties to the area and the extraordinary setting and its precise location within it: it is the only house whose site is at the bend of the Towd Point peninsula, right where the views of the protected creek are at the widest and where a little beach naturally occurred. Although the views are open and vast, the property is minimal, way too small to even consider a small pool or spa: the pristine creek is the house water feature, the recreation expansion of the diminutive back yard. We often joke that at TRA we can make small spaces feel big, which is, exactly what we did. As often happened with TRA’s renovation projects, as well as with the most recent art pieces by Robert Traboscia, one of the Studio’s founders, the house is an “object trouve’’, originally a modest fishing outpost, that went through many alterations, to finally find a refreshed life as a modern cottage for a New York family. A vintage busted kayak, repurposed as a planter, completes the process. The cottage is actually a collection of objects: the original Bayman’s cottage now houses two bedrooms, the adjoining deck soon afterwards was enclosed to make space for the kitchen/dining volume and a newer living room addition was later built to complete the compound.’ The compactness of the volumes contributes to the environmental quality of the house, whose simple natural materials have been carefully restored and insulated, while the simplicity of the volumes, which has been respectfully retained, talks about a nostalgia for the past Long Island seaside retreats. The single level recognizable gabled roof silhouette sits comfortably on the private beach, the greyed cedar deck acting as a platform to connect with the landscape. The informal weathered materials and the reductive color palette weave effortlessly from the exterior to the interior, creating a serene environment, echoing the coastal landscape, which emphasizes the line where the water meets the sky, the natural beach, tall breezy grasses and the multitude of happy birds who call the creek home. The restoration process started with the modest goal of cleaning up the walls and replace the worn uneven floor, it soon turned into a forensic research for the original elements, uncovering the historic foam-green siding gabled façade that is now the backdrop of the dining pavilion. The renovation respected the history of the place: everything changed and everything stayed the same. In an area known for vast, affluent, estates, the house is often the place where friends and family gather: the size of the house, the largeness of the creek, the wild life coexisting in harmony with the visitors, the availability of a swim in the bay or kayak adventure, are all interesting and inviting. We often observed that people do not want to leave our interiors, we love the little house because is a place that you never need to leave, this is definitely a house where there is always something to do. In the Hamptons, the question is often “what you are looking at”, usually the pool or landscaped nature, here it is easy to respond: our private beach and protected nature. The landscaping simply aims at enhancing the existing: three sculptural and weathered trees were given new life, the natural arch of the Creek, further outlined by the bulkhead, is amplified and repeated, similarly to rock stratifications, to connect to the house and define the different modes of the landscape: native grasses, private beach, gravel lawn, fence and finally Towd Point Road. Towd Point Little Beach is a habitat meant to be shared with birds and animals.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

This expansive beachfront Point Pleasant NJ kitchen is featuring Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry​ with recessed paneling in white surrounding the perimeter and a custom blue finish on the main island. Accompanying the clean beach theme, an white engineered quartz countertop was used surrounding the perimeter and first island. To create more elegance, a Burmese Teak wood countertop was applied to the second island.

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The Trim Tech Designs team had the best time at @highpointmarket!? Here are some of our favorite moments from the trip: ◾ Connecting with others that share a love for design ◾ Admiring all kinds of gorgeous interiors from furniture to stone to antiques ◾ Learning about new and upcoming industry trends from an array of interior experts We can’t wait for our next visit!

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Governor’s Pointe, a planned community, features new homes scenically situated on the banks of the Nansemond River. Only six building sites remain available for your dream home. Maintaining the integrity of the property’s natural assets — mature hardwoods, two lakes, marsh areas, and the river — was key in designing the land plan for Governor’s Pointe. Common areas include five piers for the residents to enjoy the water by fishing, boating, and observing wildlife. The development’s amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, community pier, bocce and tennis courts, walking trails, pocket parks, and a retail center. The convenient location is within an easy commute of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, and the entire Hampton Roads area. Discover the Governor’s Pointe lifestyle…

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