Tucked away in Southampton, New York, Twin Gables is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional farmhouse, thoughtfully designed to respond to the character of the surrounding agricultural landscape. The single-family residence features more than 8,000 square feet of wood integrated across the cladding, roofing, trellises, and architectural slat systems, creating a unified exterior expression that balances modern architecture with local vernacular.
Large windows, rooftop terraces, a living roof, and outdoor living spaces strengthen the connection between the home and its surroundings, framing views of mature trees, farmland, and Mecox Bay while filling the interiors with natural light.
The project features SiOO:X-treated thermally modified wood across multiple exterior applications, including cladding, roofing, trellises, and custom slat systems. Using a single wood system throughout the exterior reinforces the home’s clean architectural language while providing consistency in appearance, weathering, and long-term performance.
Thermally modified wood offers exceptional dimensional stability and durability, while the SiOO:X Wood Protection System accelerates the wood’s natural weathering process to achieve an elegant silver-gray patina. The patented, water-based silicon-potassium treatment penetrates the wood fibers to strengthen the surface while improving resistance to algae, mold, moisture, and decay. The result is a low-maintenance exterior that weathers gracefully and is well suited to Southampton’s coastal climate.
To support the home’s complex architectural detailing, RESAWN supplied a coordinated exterior wood package spanning multiple applications, including roofing, wall cladding, trellises, and custom screening elements. Utilizing a single material system across the building simplified coordination while ensuring consistent finish quality and long-term performance throughout the exterior envelope.
THE UP STUDIO is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, and brand design practice that creates concept-driven environments tailored to their clients and site. Through a collaborative design process, the studio develops thoughtful, narrative-driven architecture that responds to context while integrating innovative materials and enduring design principles.
