A Norman Jaffe Architectural Showpiece in Old Westbury

Norman Jaffe grew to become identified for his present-day residential architecture. Numerous of his romantic modernist illustrations can be found on the eastern close of Long Island, as he lived and labored in the Hamptons from the 1970s until eventually his death. He pioneered modernist patterns there, innovatively using all-natural resources, this kind of as stone and wood, in his designs when that was viewed as avant-garde three decades ago.

In the course of his 35-yr career, Jaffe designed more than 600 jobs. The remarkably sought-after architect, who died in 1993, also did plenty of function outside of the Hamptons. One architectural showpiece of his, in Old Westbury, has a most spectacular aptitude. Crafted in 1977, it sits on a stone wall foundation. “Poised previously mentioned the stone, and setting up a strong contrast, are classy wood enclosures of modern sort and depth. A slim ribbon of glass sets the two resources apart,” treads a description of the residence in the Architectural Record’s publication of the 20 properties selected for the 1978 Awards of Excellence for Design and style.

“Besides the clear, that it was built by a person of the most renowned architects of his time, Norman Jaffe, this home is something special,” explained Uzi Shademan of The Corcoran Team, who is solely symbolizing the dwelling, outlined at $3.35 million.

“Throughout my job, I have marketed lots of kinds of houses, and 15 Horseshoe Highway is a single of a type. The surroundings is spectacular and you genuinely truly feel immersed in the outside. It’s like remaining in a deep forest with flooring-to-ceiling glass walls,” he included.

Old Westbury, located on the North Shore of Nassau County, is a brief 35-minute motor vehicle trip from Manhattan and is near Old Westbury Gardens. The famed Americana Manhasset mall, known as the Rodeo Drive of the East Coastline, is also just a brief length absent.

Established on two perfectly-landscaped acres, the unique home begins with a long, grand walkway encased in stone, allowing for time to consider in the uniquely formed property as you approach. Open the front doorway into the foyer to find soaring 30-foot ceilings with a skylight, curved walls, angled spaces and a stone flooring.

“Jaffe felt that the site’s gentle but insistent undulation and its really tall row of silver beeches invited a floor prepare that was dynamic, angular, and strongly horizontal,” Architectural Record wrote when the residence was recognised as the Turetksy Dwelling. “He obtained this by the asymmetrical arrangement of elements and by retaining ideal-angle reference points only where he felt they have been required or practical in establishing functional relationships.”

Go as a result of to the residing place, where there are recently finished hardwood floors and a large stone double-sided fireplace. Substantial glass doorways open up to an oversized deck overlooking the yard. Granite stone and pinewood ceilings throughout display off the signature appear of the designer architect’s vision, in accordance to the listing.

Several stairs up lead to the kitchen and dining space space that added benefits from overlooking the residing space and pool area.

This residence can simply accommodate entertaining. The take in-in kitchen is completely outfitted with a significant island and bar stools and substantial-stop appliances, and there is area for a huge eating home desk.

Situated throughout the hallway, the key suite’s place affords privacy and functions a fire and obtain to a private deck. It has also been freshly painted and has model new carpeting. A marble rest room and a substantial dressing room are completely ready to be stuffed with luxurious and designer pieces from the Americana Manhasset. An included reward: There is an workplace space with accessibility to the deck.

There are a complete of five bedrooms, seven loos, and two fifty percent baths. Another en suite bedroom on the initial level offers large closet house and has access to the deck as well. There is also a media space in shape for exceptional premiers on the first ground.

On the next stage, three extra en suites can be discovered, as well as a roomy cedar wander-in closet for storage. An area of the mezzanine is getting made use of as a health and fitness center with sights of the landscape and skyline that are absolutely sure to provide drive.

The reduced degree delivers an more 1,800 square toes of space with a massive family space and even a spa. There is wine storage, a lot more closet spaces, a bonus room, and a laundry space that accommodates four total-sizing washers and dryers. As for the spa, it characteristics a sauna, steam room, and a rest room.

A spacious two-car garage is hooked up to the dwelling, and there is also added parking room offered in the circular driveway.

Experienced landscaping, a patio, and stone retaining walls encompass the saltwater pool in the serene, sunken backyard. A pool house that echoed the wood-clad, wedge-like roofline of the primary property no for a longer period exists. Jaffe’s name is synonymous with fashionable architecture, so what consumers get right here is not only a particular design, but record.

This short article appeared in the Could concern of Powering The Hedges, inside of The Long Island Press. A digital edition can be go through below.