cary tamarkin completes island creek house in the hamptons

this family home in the hamptons comprises a simple timber box that sits atop a stone masonry base. the house, which has been designed by architect-developer cary tamarkin, is located in the town of southampton, new york, and seeks to draw from the region’s vernacular architecture. the dwelling and its interiors have been entirely built using locally available materials, with wood and stone sourced from the rural surroundings.

the family home comprises a simple timber box that sits atop a stone masonry base
image by bart michiels (also main image)

titled ‘island creek’ — a name that references the picturesque setting — the generously proportioned property contains five bedrooms across its three storeys. tamarkin worked on the project’s interiors with longtime collaborator suzanne shaker, with the use of locally sourced timber continued inside the residence. a spacious basement, enclosed behind the building’s hewn stone base, contains three bedrooms alongside storage space and a subterranean den.

a 1,230 square foot deck wraps around the property
image by bart michiels

the home’s primary living space is found at ground level where an open-plan kitchen and lounge spills out onto a 1,230 square foot deck that wraps around the property. from here, residents are afforded external views that take in the creek and the surrounding landscape. the uppermost storey houses the master bedroom with its own private terrace. throughout the design, large windows ensure that natural light fills the home, while simultaneously maximizing views of the waterside setting.

an open-plan kitchen and lounge offers sweeping external views
image by william abranowicz