New Yorkers love complaining about the Hamptons: The snail-paced weekend traffic to the farmers’ market. The finance bros DJing until the wee hours of the morning. The McMansions replacing modest beach cottages. Despite all the aggravation, this strip of Long Island remains a magnet for architectural experimentation by brave homeowners and daring architects.
Behind the Scenes of 3 Starchitect-Designed Homes in the Hamptons
Three architects collaborated with adventurous clients to build beachside homes that push the envelope and redefine the landscape. Here, contributing editor Karen Wong explores how each one took shape.