The elongated site dictated a long, narrow structure, but the couple didn't want it to feel like a giant, glass-sided pencil box. Sawyer and Berson would have to be clever with elevations and radically vary the scale of the rooms to break up the vast space. And, of course, the couple wanted to maximize the incomparable views. "They really were comfortable and confident with their plan," says Berson. "Her husband knew exactly what elevation he wanted from his study, and the angle from which he wanted to see all the way down the beach."
Cabana
The house is a series of connected pavilions, explains Sawyer, influenced by the designs of Paul Rudolph and Philip Johnson. To maintain serenity, the palette was limited; much of the interior is sheathed in French Luget limestone, which has a warm glow like beach sand. The windows and movable glass panels seamlessly meld inside with outside. In addition to the array of living areas, the house contains seven bedrooms (including a three-bedroom guest wing), a screening room, a gym, and an infinity pool. The couple insisted that the whole space be profoundly livable, full of deft, whimsical touches and sly humor. "In the end," says Behun, "a home has to reflect who you are. I think you can have airiness and still a huge amount of character."
The cabana's limestone seating has cushions covered in a Sunbrella fabric, and the whirlpool is lined with mosaic tiles by Sicis.
Reflecting Pool
As the decor makes clear, Behun is a pro at mixing high and low. The first thing that greets visitors as they sweep up the long, low stone steps through the front door is a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting, in front of which sit half a dozen colorful wicker stools from IKEA. "They cost me $69 each," she says. "No one does wicker better than IKEA."
A 2007 bronze sculpture by Joel Shapiro in a reflecting pool outside the entry.
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