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locals recognize the corner lot as part of their
memories, from spending summers at the beach,
perhaps in the Junior Lifeguards, to hanging
out on Strand porches. Also in the neighbor-
hood: architect Michael Lee himself. His office
is right up the street from the property, Altamura
points out, "so, he understands the street and
the location. His design enhances the corner
tremendously." Not to mention, the architect's
very own view. "I'm going to be looking at it all
the time because it's right down the street," Lee
jokes. "It had to look especially good."
Of his approach to the project, Lee says,
"We wanted to maximize the views while provid-
ing privacy." In general, "We want our buildings
to be attractive and have a developed language
of materials and details. Adding just enough
detail so that they are not busy or fussy or
trendy is something we're known for." In this
case that means a design that is both visu-
ally compelling and aesthetically timeless with
contemporary architectural touches. "We kind
of agonize over every detail," Lee admits.
"It's a prominent corner," Altamura affirms,
adding that many locals recognize the corner lot as part of their
memories, from spending summers at the beach, perhaps in the
Junior Lifeguards, to hanging out on Strand porches.
