Leslie Cohen, intent on building a waterfront cottage like no other, engaged her architectural and building team in a process that would keep them all seeking the essence of every aspect of the structure throughout the project. After literally purchasing the house next door, her initial intent was to develop and sell the property, but she ended up moving there instead. She then tapped architect Jon Halper and builder Ward French—both known entities from previous projects—to help shape her “New England beach house with a twist.”
