Point Office LLC 

Location: Wilmington, NC

On a barrier island off North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast, the Figure Eight house sits amongst dunes, its design inspired by the spirit of the original modernist houses found on the island. The client requested contemporary living accommodations and a steel structure, which allowed for geometric operations on an otherwise archetypal house form.  These cuts and extrusions bring natural light deep into the house, create pockets of outdoor gathering, and take advantage of breezes and views.  The cedar cladding weathers to integrate with its surroundings; slatted portions break down the house’s mass and subtly reference the adjacent reeds and palms.