Josh Heitler Q&A

TerraMai’s reclaimed teak plays a vital role in the successful blend of traditional beach house with modern design sensibility that was the vision of Lacina-Heitler Architects and their clients for this Bridgehampton, NY residence. Used in various applications throughout the home, reclaimed teak helps achieve the successful “architectural duality” that is the hallmark of this 7,900 square foot project.

Lacina-Heitler took inspiration from existing structures on the site in creating a contemporary design scheme to showcase the clients’ collection of exotic art and furnishings gathered from world travels. Reclaimed teak infuses the home’s open, airy interiors with an element of warmth and character that compliments the clean, minimalist aesthetic.

Reclaimed teak is used for flooring throughout much of the house and for the headboard in the master bedroom. Reclaimed teak is also used in the “pavilion” bathroom for the doors and for a free-standing combination of tub enclosure and sink wall. Reclaimed, untreated railway ties are also used for a second sink installation that is another example of how the rugged and the refined together work wonders.

A project of this caliber and complexity demands a high level of building expertise, which was provided by JGK Construction, Inc. JGK’s stellar craftsmanship ensured the exacting vision of both the designers and the clients was realized.

Lacina-Heitler is a full service design firm based in New York, NY. The firm offers architectural and interior design, space planning and project management for corporate, residential and retail clients. The firm’s work has been featured in Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, the German edition of Architectural Digest, Interior Design, Fine Home Building and other publications.

JGK is a family-owned construction firm based in Sag Harbor, NY. The firm specializes in architect-designed homes on the East End of Long Island.