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