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85 The challenge was to design in a traditional vernac- ular and with classic exterior materials while modern- izing the construction "with much higher performance than the typical," Curtis says. He and MacNeille made countless tweaks as they progressed—probably 50 on the multiple roof pitches alone—employing large-scale digital modeling to achieve the results. The homeowners are still awed by their new house. The couple, with two grown children, moved to Annis- quam from Connecticut full-time after retiring. Primary in the couple's view, besides protecting the home from the rugged climate, was to minimize the sound of pounding storms and 12-footers that wallop rocks just 20 yards from the living and dining area's sliding doors. They realized that soundproofing to that degree would mean state-of-the-art materials, layers of insulation, and additional attention to detail, the homeowner says. He and his wife got more than they expected. "Being in the house is like being on a ship, but about 32 feet above sea level. You're very exposed. Now, I can hear a pin drop. You'd never know the weather was out there." Today the family has a house for all seasons, deliver- ing sunshine in the winter and guarding against too much come summertime. Curtis designed the over- hangs to be deeper than usual, protecting the exterior of the house and limiting summer sun. In wintertime, radiant heat installed within the concrete sub-floor of- fers extra-cozy warmth. Traditional red cedar shingles attached in ribbon