Meet Some of the Winners of the 2016 HOBI Awards

Instead of crawl spaces and flood vents, a concrete slab on grade was used to meet FEMA requirements for this home on a waterfront site in Westport. A majority of interior materials are flood proof: polished concrete slab floors, fiberglass frame doors and trim, mold resistant drywall, glass, steel and stone wall finishes. Exterior construction includes a super-insulated wood and steel frame, acrylic stucco on continuous insulation, triple pane, high R value fiberglass glazing system, concrete, zinc and limestone finishes and a low-slope “cool roof” of white reflective material. (Sellars Lathrop Architects)

A storage barn on a Greenwich property was transformed into a combination pool house, gym and yoga studio. Sound Beach Partners trenched around the barn perimeter, added concrete footings, a new standing seam aluminum roof, HVAC, framing, insulation, an interior staircase, a dormer, windows and sliding doors on both levels. The first floor has an open living space with linear gas fireplace, kitchenette and full spa bathroom.

Perched atop a hill in Riverside, this home’s exterior is comprised of natural cedar siding treated with a new nanotechnology coating to preserve the natural finish. Triple-glazed doors and windows were shipped from Ireland. Upper deck railing was constructed of cedar slats that were milled on site. The interior open L-shaped plan allows vistas across the entire house. A massive (four-by-eight-two-foot) front door opens onto a custom fountain in the sunken entry courtyard.

Tim Gilson built this Old Greenwich shingle-style home. Architect Steven Mueller maximized views to Long Island Sound with a porte cochère side entrance. There’s a beautifully detailed library and an elegant front-to-back hall. The three-story atrium provides circulation to all floors while delivering natural light to the center of the residence through a series of clerestory windows including an elliptical cupola. A rooftop deck has panoramic views of the shoreline.

On a narrow bluff in Rowayton, a T-shaped plan (garage and studio in front) created an entry courtyard and allowed the architects to push the full width and body of the house as close to the water as possible. Designed one-room deep, it capitalizes on views with frameless structural glass and folding doors. Douglas fir ceilings and beams complete the serene scene. Interiors are by Amy Hirsch. (Chris Pagliaro of Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects)

Set on a waterfront lot, this six-bedroom home on three floors displays a distinctive contemporary interior using a natural palette of materials and colors indigenous to its coastal setting. Expansive windows and French doors on the rear of the house capture Greenwich Cove and Long Island Sound. Interiors are a carefully crafted blend of natural materials and finishes along with the latest in cutting-edge technology and contemporary fixtures. (Richard Swann Architect)

With an L-shaped footprint, this classic 8,600-square-foot shingle style in Westport is the epitomy of handcrafted excellence on four levels. The open-plan two-story foyer has an open view through the family room’s 16 feet of glass to the manicured grounds beyond. Handcrafted millwork and paneling capture today’s transitional design. At the center of the home is a stunning gourmet kitchen and breakfast room. (Robert Storm Architects)

This re-built Southport home was taken down to the studs and then doubled in size. All systems and building components are new, most of which are custom. The new space incorporates a large kitchen/family room, dining room/living room, mudroom, attached garage, several new bedrooms and a master suite. The landscape is also by Bonnie Paige Interiors. (Vicente-Burin Architects, Mike Devlin)

This stately Westport home is filled with grand spaces, such as large master wing with an over-the-top closet, sitting room, master bathroom and bedroom. A two-story paneled staircase showcases sculptural newel posts and a grand sweeping staircase. Manicured landscape includes a gunite pool and spa.

Built on the footprint of an old barn, this new guest house has gabled roofs, sliding barn doors, a stone foundation and wood siding. By contrast, the interior features a modern palette with gable end walls clad in glass and a large open living space with a dramatic floating loft space above. Constructed with steel bent framing, structural insulated panel enclosure, Ipe rain-screen siding, stone veneer cladding and a standing seam zinc roof. (Windigo Architecture & Design)

For this man cave (part of a much larger Old Greenwich remodel), the builder custom-ordered and installed corral boards on all walls, ceilings and cabinetry. Reclaimed timber was used as ceiling beams. Flooring is a recycled leather in a chevron design. Custom bar topped with polished white quartz is equipped with Sub-Zero appliances. (Chris Pagliaro of Pagliaro Bartels Sajda Architects)