Overlooking Pocomo Harbor, this waterfront property in Nantucket, Massachusetts, defies expectations in more ways than one. What appears to be a cluster of gabled masses sprouting from a grove of mature trees is in fact a single 5,500-square-foot structure. And while the shingled facades might suggest classic interiors, they turn out to be quite contemporary, with clean lines and a zenlike vibe. Also surprising: Rather than the usual grand living room forming the heart of the home, the clients requested that Workshop/APD design a series of more casual and intimately scaled gathering spaces, including the open-plan kitchen/dining area, with its dual steel islands, an adjacent screened-in sitting room, and a family/TV room—not to mention the alfresco hangout spots. A minimalist palette of oak millwork and terrazzo flooring forms a calm backdrop that keeps the focus on the views of the landscape—and on the homeowners’ art collection, comprising boldly colored works by the likes of Etel Adnan, Carol Bove, Antonio Calderara, Jennie C. Jones, and Ugo Rondinone.
