Wilton Pool House / Hariri & Hariri

Aug 2009

New York-based Hariri & Hariri Architecture have completed a 1200 sqaure ft pool house which rests upon the 3.5 acre property of a suburban Connecticut residence. The design of the pool house serves as a contrast to the traditional architecture of the exisitng home. The dominate extended ceiling provides shelter for those lounging around the pool, enjoying the water, or sitting on the patio.

More about the pool house after the break.

Designed as “a minimalist sculpture in the landscape”, the pool house is characterized by its long angular archway of wood which spans the length of the pool and then bends to provide cover for an outdoor seating area. The frame is made of Brazilian Walnut and makes “the place warm, nautical and sculptural at the same time.”

The wood floors extend past the interior of the home to create a hovering deck above the pool allowing users to lounge right above the surface of the water.

Inside, the pool house contains a living/entertainment room, kitchen and bar area, and a simple bathroom. Glass sliding panels enclose the structure allowing it to be transparent and light. By opening the interior spaces, the areas do not detract from the wrapped wooden component.

As seen on Home and House Design.

Project: Wilton Pool House
Architects: Hariri & Hariri Architects
Location: Wilton, CT, USA
Total Lot Area: 3.5 acres
Total Poolhouse area: 1,200 sf plus 3,630 sq ft poool and stone terrace
Program: Spa, pool, indoor/outdoor living space, bath & kitchen
Status: Completed 2007
Image Credit: Paul Warchol

20 comments »

ESC says:

I’d gladly sleep in the pool house

# August 26, 2009 at 18:14

pierre says:

Poumwp chika wa wa

# August 26, 2009 at 22:41

Rani says:

The project would be better off with a roof more lightweight and less enclosing. That clunk of wood is completely dominating.

I’m not sure how I feel about the identical finishing of the ceiling/floor in the interior.

# August 27, 2009 at 02:43

qingtong says:

er , I may not agree you about”That clunk of wood is completely dominating.” The building should more harmony with the landscape

# August 28, 2009 at 11:33

Jinx says:

“The design of the pool house serves as a contrast to the traditional architecture of the exisiting home.”

So where are the pictures showing this apparently vital contrast?

# August 27, 2009 at 06:34

peter says:

Pay attention to the pictures you will see it
I like their work in general obviously they are a bit dated but is good dated
not too flashy and it feels well built

# August 28, 2009 at 11:05

I think you can get a glimpse of the house in photos 1,4,9.

# August 27, 2009 at 07:24

Pretty high hedge between the two, my guess would be that it is there neighbours house. The style could be very similar.

# August 28, 2009 at 07:01

cad says: