House on the Point
Citation Award // Excellence in Architectural Design - Residential
Architect // Maugel DeStefano Architects
GC // Auger Building Company
Interior Designer // Lindsay Lawrence Interiors
Landscape Architect // Terrain Planning
Engineer - Civil // TF Moran
Description
House on the Point is a transitional coastal residence that thoughtfully integrates architecture, landscape, and high-performance design along the New England shoreline. Guided by a clear concept of framing a dialogue between home, horizon, and water, the project preserves existing natural features while creating a strong visual and spatial connection to its setting. Driven by the client’s commitment to sustainability, the home is net-zero ready, combining a high-performance envelope, triple-pane glazing, geothermal systems, and on-site solar energy. These strategies enhance energy efficiency, durability, and long-term resilience in a coastal environment. The design balances traditional form with modern performance, articulated through a central stair that aligns precisely between two mature trees, framing a view to the water beyond. Passive solar orientation, natural shading, and durable, low-impact materials further reinforce environmental responsiveness. The result is a refined, sustainable home that is both grounded in place and forward-looking.
Jury Comments
This project received a Citation Award. The jury appreciated the clarity of the volumetric distribution, the juxtaposition of the exterior cladding, and the thoughtful articulation of openings that establish a compelling atmospheric quality in response to the site's steep slope and waterfront conditions. The selection of interior materials, the permeability and rhythm of the facade, and the integration of sustainable strategies in the building’s volumes, construction methods, and material choices were recognized as key strengths. The project was praised for its craftsmanship, material expression, site engagement and environmental sensitivity,
Photo credit: Trent Bell