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.

morris sato studio: YN 13 house open view of the courtyard

morris sato studio: YN 13 house view of the bias-cut roof

morris sato studio: YN 13 house the structure of the house includes protruding corners extending outwards into the landscape

morris sato studio: YN 13 house detail of the cedar siding

morris sato studio: YN 13 house

morris sato studio: YN 13 house aerial view of the site

morris sato studio: YN 13 house aerial view of the site

morris sato studio: YN 13 house 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.

morris sato studio: YN 13 house rendering of the YN-13 house

morris sato studio: YN 13 house model of the YN-13 house

morris sato studio: YN 13 house model of the YN-13 house

morris sato studio: YN 13 house technical drawing of floor plan and structural dimensions