Custom Coastal Home in Norwalk, CT
Set just steps from Long Island Sound in Norwalk, this striking new home replaces a modest seaside cottage with a thoughtfully designed, four-story residence that maximizes space, light, and views on an exceptionally tight site. Built on a compact 2,800-square-foot lot, the 2,700-square-foot home demonstrates how smart planning and precision construction can transform challenging conditions into an elegant coastal retreat.
The project required navigating extremely constrained logistics, including zero on-site parking for subcontractors, while maintaining a fast-paced 10-month construction schedule from demolition to completion. The result is a vertical design that fully embraces its surroundings, with expansive views of the Sound from multiple levels.
Inside, the home features four floors connected by a private elevator, a gas fireplace with custom built-in surrounds, and a dramatic, multi-floor chandelier that serves as a sculptural focal point within the stairwell. The finished residence delivers modern coastal living with craftsmanship and efficiency, proving that even the smallest waterfront lots can support bold architectural vision.
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