On an island surrounded by ocean waters and sandy beaches, this residence inhabits a wooded, inland enclave and overlooks a pristine and secluded fresh water pond. It is antithetical to other conditions on the island: a reprieve. Its modern plan has gracious proportions. Large windows with transoms frame views and allow sunlight to filter through the interior spaces.
Barlow Pond is about place. The house looks, from within the trees, to the pond and the woods that border it. Together, the house, the Pond, and the woodland they occupy create a sense of a gracious contained space. Rather than focusing on a horizon you appreciate the beauty of the environment you are in. It is less about expanse and outward horizons, and more about being at a place you want to be.
