Gordon Residence

High Bar Harbor, Long Beach Island, NJ

New Bay Front Home – Net Zero Energy.

The concept of the home is two solid masses with a void in the center.

The concept of the home is two solid masses with a void in the center.

The rear facade takes full advantage of the waterfront.

The rear facade takes full advantage of the waterfront.

At night the home appears to float above the water.

At night the home appears to float above the water.

A pair of exterior pocket doors open to connect the screened porch and the indoor spaces.

A pair of exterior pocket doors open to connect the screened porch and the indoor spaces.

With homes just feet apart, careful placement of the windows makes you feel like you are alone on the water.

With homes just feet apart, careful placement of the windows makes you feel like you are alone on the water.

Lowering the living room provides a clear view of the bay from the dining table.

Lowering the living room provides a clear view of the bay from the dining table.

The living room connects intimately with the vastly open bay and the sliding doors flow directly to the deck.

The living room connects intimately with the vastly open bay and the sliding doors flow directly to the deck.

This second floor outdoor shower was once described as “life changing” by a guest who used it.

This second floor outdoor shower was once described as “life changing” by a guest who used it.