Salt air is an editor

A coastal house is never finished by the contractor. The weather continues the work. Salt writes on bronze. Sun writes on teak. If you choose poorly, the writing is ugly. If you choose well, the house gains a voice.

We specify marine-grade hardware, impact glazing, and plasters that can take a beating. We avoid coatings that promise forever. Forever is a marketing word. Patina is a building word.

The test is simple. Would we still photograph this wall in year twelve? If the answer is no, the material does not enter the building.