Modern house with large glass windows, surrounded by green trees and a gravel driveway under a clear blue sky.
Three trees with green leaves in front of a modern building with gray stone walls and large windows with orange frames, surrounded by lush grass and shrubs.
A peaceful outdoor park scene with a row of lush green trees, a stone bench with a wooden seat, and a small water feature on a tiled platform. Shadows of leaves are cast on the ground.
Modern stone water feature with cascading waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in an outdoor garden setting.
A modern outdoor garden features tall trees with green foliage, a concrete water feature with flowing water, a wooden bench, and a wooden wall in the background.
Modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, four lounge chairs with white cushions, surrounded by green trees, shrubs, and a well-manicured lawn.
View of a modern backyard with a swimming pool, outdoor lounge chairs, a tree, and lush greenery in the background.
A backyard with a modern rectangular black swimming pool, four white lounge chairs on a light stone deck, green grass, tall trees, and a hedge in the background.
Outdoor patio with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by lush greenery, including a large tree and blooming bushes, with a small pool in the foreground.
Four reclining outdoor lounge chairs with a small side table on a patio beside a swimming pool, with a green hedge and trees in the background.
Four white lounge chairs on a concrete patio beside a swimming pool, with green trees and white flowering bushes in the background.
A garden scene with a large tree trunk, surrounded by lush green bushes and white flowering plants, with grass in the foreground.
A garden pathway with gravel and a concrete stepping stone, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, lit by landscape lighting, during early evening.
Modern house with large glass windows, wooden and stone exterior, and a landscaped front yard with trees and a concrete bench with built-in lighting.

Crossways is located in the historic district of East Hampton on the East End of Long Island. Early collaboration between the architect and landscape architect led to a strategically sited residence that preserved many old growth trees throughout the property.

The dwelling maximizes solar exposure with an extensive use of solar panels. A nearly 2,800 sq. ft green roof caps the first story, maximizing views from the second floor and celebrates this innovative home’s commitment to sustainability. The purposefully distanced pool terrace serves as a secluded retreat, seamlessly extending the architectural narrative into the landscape. Crossways is a meticulously orchestrated sanctuary where architecture and nature converge in seamless unity.


PROJECT TEAM | Brandes Maselli Architects - Summerhill Landscaping - Orsman Design