Seaside Shingle
The house appears
to organically grow
from its rocky
coastal spot.
speaking to the history of the place."
Rocksyde has a festive, happy spirit,
with rooms flowing naturally one into the
next. Its orientation, east to west, means
the broad side of the home faces south, allowing for maximum solar warmth in the
cooler months. As Tittmann says, "This is
important for a house in New England."
Rocksyde's orientation means the house
runs perpendicular to the view, contrary to what many architects would do.
Tittmann sees it differently. "It's more
important to get some good sun in every
room, saving the spectacular view for the
living room," he says. "You walk through
these sunlit rooms and get a reward, this
beautiful view."
Rocksyde was a close collaborative
effort with the owners, an active family
that includes two teenage children, who
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