YN-13 house all images courtesy of morris sato studio

the YN-13 house by morris sato studio is a 6000 sq. foot house built in three structures. the main house has a bias-cut pitched roof with protruding corners. the overall expression and material detailing of the house lend both a feeling of permanence and temporality within the site location on shelter island, new york. the overall concept is derived from the historical buildings of kyoto and kanazawa, japan, with bleached vertical battens and cedar siding on the main, guest house and garage merging with a terne-coated stainless steel roof, forming a unified textured appearance between the walls and the roof.

open view of the courtyard

view of the bias-cut roof

the structure of the house includes protruding corners extending outwards into the landscape

detail of the cedar siding

aerial view of the site

aerial view of the site

interior / exterior view

the interior has a minimally partitioned first level allows for an uninterrupted diagonal flow of a loft-like space with expansive windows at the corners connecting indoor and outdoor activities. the second level is punctured with a series of openings and terraces providing light and views. the single-storied guest wing and garage buildings define an enclosed courtyard space for the swimming pool, gardens and views to the ocean beyond.

rendering of the YN-13 house

model of the YN-13 house

model of the YN-13 house

technical drawing of floor plan and structural dimensions