Athol House in Maracaibo

This signature ocean home anchors the spirit and craft of a mariner's summer house with a stylish sense of occasion and an enchanting practicality. A year round sanctuary or somewhere to escape for the season, the home affords a layout that is grandly conceived and comfortably executed all the while retaining its westcoast holiday feel. The sun bounces along the southern elevations and floods rooms with golden hues. The fireside settings beckon a good story or a wintery cup of cheer in rooms that make you appreciate the comforts of what it means to be home. Hard-working spaces account for prep, storage, utility and privacy, each sequestered in its own wing or found on another floor. A purist palette of materials flows throughout the interior with generous millwork, gracious archways and numerous french doors opening onto patios and pathways. The contrast between old and new demonstrates the architect's appreciation for the aesthetics of both. The sound of waves lapping on the shoreline below, the storybook kitchen garden, the sweeping stone staircase, and the exceptional exterior elements all work together to create the feel of stepping back in time.