On the third-story deck off the owners’ bedroom, an overhang shields the interiors from solar gain.
In their clever design of a custom getaway in Bethany Beach, Delaware, architects Donald Lococo and David Moore maximized sea vistas and natural light while minimizing solar heat gain. Angling the roofs up on the ocean side met local roof-pitch requirements and expanded views through walls of windows. Overhangs, porch roofs and decks screen the home from the harsh sun.
Twin stair flights, placed end to end, connect the five-bedroom, seven-bath home’s three levels. Indoors and out, slat elements reference dune fencing—a local staple that helps preserve the coastal environment. Wire-brushed shou sugi ban fins in a slat motif detail the façade while interior slats line its staircases. Daylight filters through the stair shaft from above, illuminating the interiors from this central core.
Architecture & Interiors: Donald Lococo, AIA; David Moore, Donald Lococo Architects. Builder: Shay Gallo Construction.