Architect Visit: Alex Scott Porter
April 14th, 2008
From Julie:
While perusing lighting designer Lindsey Adelman’s blog, we came across the work of NY architect Alex Scott Porter. After graduating from Columbia’s School of Architecture, she worked at the New Jersey Barn Company, disassembling antique timber-frame barns and designing reassembled structures; later she worked for the Polshek Partnership and for Francois de Menil. There’s a lot to like about this barn-like house in Amagansett Porter designed, starting with the fact that she used characterful salvaged timber throughout the project and created a seamless indoor/outdoor feel.
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Entry Filed under: ARCHITECT VISIT, SLOW DESIGN
14 Comments Add your own
1. Lorna Devereux | April 15th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
You write, “…starting with the fact that she used characterful salvaged timber throughout the project and created a seamless indoor/outdoor feel.”
Right. And that is truly just a ’start’. This was a magnificent set of photos, indoors and out. From what I can see, there is architectural clarity about movement, material, light, nature, relaxation and restoration - all the qualities one could hope for in summer — or any other time of year.
What a place. Bravo!
2. Julia | April 15th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
An incredible house! I wish I had the bank to hire Alex Porter.
3. pianosmurf | April 15th, 2008 at 6:28 pm
It was great helping out on that project, all the best Alex!
4. Melody Reed | April 15th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Congratulations! I couldn’t think of any other design that would be more open yet comfortable to live in.
5. Nell Brown | April 16th, 2008 at 3:52 am
This is my dream house. Both rustic and elegant, it incorporates the softness of the natural landscape and offers humans a peaceful sanctuary from the noisy chaos of everyday urban life. Thanks for thinking BIG!
6. Katie Porter | April 16th, 2008 at 5:26 am
It’s hard to imagine I’m related to someone with such extraordinary talent! I second the comment above — wish I could hire you!
7. Kerri Kimball | April 16th, 2008 at 6:13 am
What a beautiful home. With this much artistic integrity and graceful use of space it must be an “Alex Porter”!
8. Gordon Bruce | April 16th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Never seen anything with cleaner lines and yet so inviting.
9. Hooked on Houses | April 16th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Love this. What gorgeous photos!
10. Rachel Ginsburg | April 18th, 2008 at 4:58 am
The shelter magazines are going to be cat fighting over who gets to feature this one. Can’t wait to see more of Alex Porter’s work.
11. Sara Duffy | April 18th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
THis is a terrific house. I love all the outdoor furniture and the one blast of majenta out by the pool is great!
12. Sarah | April 21st, 2008 at 8:04 am
Wish I could move in tomorrow!!!
13. Joel Frank | May 7th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I have the privilege to say from a client stand point that working with Alex is just as much of a joy as the finished products she creates.
14. jeff schiller | May 19th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
i remember when you were just working this all out in your mind - so nice to see it manifest so beautifully - congrats!
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