![A modern waterfront home with wood, stone, and walls of glass.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-house-design-260221-105-01.jpg)
HMA2 Architects has recently completed a modern house on a dramatic bluff overlooking Long Island Sound in Sands Point, New York.
![A modern house with a metal roof that wraps onto the walls of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-house-design-angled-roof-260221-107-02.jpg)
![A modern house with a metal roof that wraps onto the walls of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-house-architecture-260221-107-03.jpg)
Conceived as a family “resort” for everyday and all-season living, the home has a metal roof that wraps around to the walls, where it meets glass and wood elements.
![A modern house with a metal roof that flows onto the walls of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-house-design-260221-108-04.jpg)
The rear of the house has a large patio, extending the amount of livable space that the home offers.
![A modern home with wood-framed windows and a large patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-outdoor-house-lighting-260221-108-05.jpg)
The interior of the home includes warm cedar wood walls, concrete floors, and stone elements. The 20’ wide x 36’ long x 12’ high center living area can morph into a dining area for 24 or event space for 50.
![The interior of this modern home includes warm cedar wood walls, concrete floors, and stone elements.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-living-room-with-wood-wall-concrete-fireplace-surround-260221-108-06.jpg)
A secondary dining area shares a space with the kitchen, while stainless steel cabinets add a metallic touch.
![A modern kitchen with stainless steel cabinets, an island, and a dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-kitchen-design-260221-108-07.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with a gray tile backsplash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-kitchen-design-gray-tile-260221-108-08.jpg)
A home office has been created alongside a picture window and is flooded in natural light.
![A home office has been created alongside a picture window and is flooded in natural light.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-home-office-desk-260221-107-11.jpg)
A secondary living room has a casual vibe and includes a bar area with a pair of tables and some stools.
![This living room has a casual vibe and includes a bar area with a pair of tables and some stools.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-living-room-260221-107-12.jpg)
The staircase connecting to the bedrooms and bathrooms has a decorative metal railing as well as a leather-wrapped handrail.
![This modern staircase has a decorative metal railing as well as a leather wrapped handrail.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-metal-stair-handrail-260221-109-09.jpg)
![This modern staircase has a decorative metal railing as well as a leather wrapped handrail.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-metal-stair-handrail-260221-109-10.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, there’s a cedar wall that wraps onto the ceiling and travels through to the outdoors. Doors open up to a cantilevered balcony that looks out onto the lake.
![In this modern bedroom, there's a cedar wall that wraps onto the ceiling and travels through to the outdoors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bedroom-wood-walls-ceiling-large-windows-260221-107-13.jpg)
![A modern cantilevered balcony accessed from a bedroom.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-private-balcony-for-two-260221-106-14.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, there are high ceilings, a freestanding bathtub, and a vanity with three pendant lights hanging above it.
![In this modern bathroom there's high ceilings, a freestanding bathtub, and a vanity with three pendant lights hanging above it.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-white-wood-gray-bathroom-260221-106-15.jpg)
In another bathroom, there’s a wood ceiling that complements the vanity, while a frameless shower screen provides separation from the bathtub.
![In this modern bathroom, there's a wood ceiling that complements the vanity, while a frameless shower screen provides separation from the bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-wood-white-gray-bathroom-260221-106-16.jpg)
In the powder room, there’s a combination of small and large tiles covering the walls, while a round mirror hangs above a concrete vanity.
![In this powder room, there's a combination of small and large tiles covering the walls, while a round mirror hangs above a concrete vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/modern-bathroom-with-small-tiles-260221-106-17.jpg)