This beach house on an ‘out-island’ of The Bahamas represents the expression of “variety, freedom, expansiveness and love of the physical world” which the architect and educator Harwell Hamilton Harris described in his 1954 lecture on regionalism.
The Elbow Cay Residence is not beholden unto strict historic guidelines nor does it attempt to simply replicate Caribbean architectural typologies. Instead, it draws upon the characteristics of the architecture that came before it and uses those attributes as an abstract guide. Regional modernism does not have a notable track record in The Bahamas, however, Elbow Cay Residence certainly exemplifies the synthesis of continuity, tradition and optimism which are the hallmarks of the regional approach.
The resultant design inextricably and pleasantly connects its inhabitants with the tropical environment of this island nation. As such, a strong emphasis was placed on maximizing the experience for its inhabitants. Cross-ventilation and sea-to-sea views dominate the design while an exclusive master suite with private rooftop terrace and garden occupies the upper level of the main home. The property will also contain a separate guest residence on the shallow sea side of the property with boat dock access.
Elbow Cay Residence
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Bjorn Verlinde
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Peter Greenberg
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Katerina Kavazi
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Amir Idiatulin
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Sarah Kennedy
Principal, Interior Design Director
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Sarah Nabih Nasif
Lecturer
at October University for modern Science and Arts (MSA)
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Phillip Tefft
Founding Director
at Ralph Appelbaum Associates London Studio
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Maja Kozel
Senior Interior Architect
at iL Office
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Alessandro Pulina
Founder and Chief Interior Designer
at Pulina Exclusive Interiors
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Lawrence Kim
Architect and Professor
at A+U Lab and Pusan National University
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Ray An Chuang
Executive VP & Managing Partner
at Cheng Chung Design
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Adam Thompson
Strategy Director
at Amplify
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Edmund Sumner
Founder
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Jing Xu
Cofounder
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Michael Lam
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Location
Designer
Client
Private
Floor area
975 ㎡
Completion
2024
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