Classic Informality

The symmetrical entrance and rigidity of a traditional colonial are softened by the shingle style, and supplemented by stonework. An angled garage wing responds to the natural contours of a plateau on which the house sits, testifying to the ability of Daniel Contelmo Architects to address the natural landscape as well as clients' needs.Although this Westchester classic contains scores of rooms, each feels personal and the residents are not dwarfed by the space in which they live. Photographer: Roger William Photography Landscape Architect: Glen Ticehurst