Modern Residence House on Hoopers Island by David Jameson Architect

As a response of the destruction caused by the hurricane that run along the Maryland’s eastern shore, Dorchester Country Department of Planning and Zoning made a new regulation that dictate that all new residences must be built three feet above the base flood elevation. The idea of this elevation come from the local vernacular barns and fishing shacks which prevail against the hurricane. One of the house on the Hoopers Island is an example of this rule applied.

The house was elavated in accordance to the rule using plinths made of concrete masonry. The house itself is presented uniquely, using several separated cabin for difference function. When not in use they can be locked down. Three main cabin were connected by a screened porch.

Photography by Paul Warchol <via>