HISTORIC WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND, RESIDENCE ON THE OCEAN

HISTORIC WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND, RESIDENCE ON THE OCEAN

The owners of this historic house on a promontory surrounded by water

asked us to maximize ocean views

while expanding this home for their growing family.

Conforming to The Rhode Island Historic Preservation

and Heritage Commission’s requirements,

our modifications to the existing structure are sympathetic

to the original Stuccoed Mission-style and contextually

in keeping with neighboring historic homes.

This challenging site presented numerous constraints,

including adherence to oceanfront setbacks

and environmental and zoning regulations.

We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan

that fulfilled our clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.


The view from the patio through the arches underneath a coffered ceiling.

Renovations to the third floor allowed us to create an outdoor space

offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.

The kitchen was identified by our clients as the focal point of family activity,

which we maximized by developing it into a spacious living area

with commanding views of the water.

The living room with dramatic waterfront views.

HISTORIC WATCH HILL, RHODE ISLAND, RESIDENCE ON THE OCEAN

A large white house sits on a hill overlooking a body of water

The owners of this historic house

on a promontory surrounded by water

asked us to maximize ocean views

while expanding this home for their growing family.

A large house with a lot of windows and shutters

Conforming to The Rhode Island Historic Preservation

and Heritage Commission’s requirements,

our modifications to the existing structure

are sympathetic to the original Stuccoed Mission-style

and contextually in keeping with neighboring historic homes.

A large house with a lot of windows and shutters

This challenging site presented numerous constraints,

including adherence to oceanfront setbacks

and environmental and zoning regulations.

A large house with a lot of windows and shutters

We overcame imposing restrictions to develop a dynamic plan

that fulfilled our clients’ programmatic and aesthetic needs.

A large house with a lot of windows and shutters

The view from the patio through the arches underneath a coffered ceiling.

A large house with a lot of windows and shutters

Renovations to the third floor allowed us to create an outdoor space offering a panorama of the historic surrounding communities.

A kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances

The kitchen was identified by our clients

as the focal point of family activity,
which we maximized by developing it

into a spacious living area with commanding views of the water.

A living room with a fireplace and a flat screen tv

The living room with dramatic waterfront views.

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