Sheep’s Meadow: Little Compton, RI

coastal summer house

Little Compton stands as a quiet counterpoint to its bustling neighbor, Newport. With its restrained scale and tranquil nature, it feels as though time itself has paused. Patinaed stone walls lace the countryside, ever-present markers that suggest thresholds between past and present.

The design for this new coastal home embraces that same duality. Its form is immediately recognizable within the New England vernacular, yet the careful placement of windows lightens the massing, introducing a modern sensibility while honoring tradition.