Marsh Edge House
Design concept / Residential
A home shaped by the marsh, the pines, and the weather.
This is a design concept, not a completed Dreamscapes project.
Living lightly at the water’s edge.
A concept for a raised coastal home of cypress and metal, lifted on piers among slash pines at the edge of a salt marsh.
This study explores a family home on a low-lying wooded lot, where flood levels, storms, and summer heat shape the design as much as the view.
The living level is raised on concrete piers so water and wildlife can pass beneath. Deep roof overhangs and a long screened porch keep the sun off the glass and make room for outdoor living most of the year.
- Status
- Design concept
- Building type
- Residential
A closer look
Working with the site
Raising the house keeps it clear of high water and leaves the ground open. Weathered cypress and a simple metal roof tie the building to the colors of the marsh.
Detail crop of the project image.