A Coastal Challenge | ||

Beachtown
The Coastal Living house in Beachtown was inspired by Galveston’s rich architectural heritage. Coastal houses along the Gulf of the 19th Century were often of simple wood construction. The interiors of these houses, whether elaborate or simple, were expressive of the building’s nature: wood sheathing meant to give the building lateral strength was expressed at times simply as painted 'one-by' boards, but more often it was elaborated as 'v-groove' or beadboard with its many variations; wood floors were clean and simple - sometimes natural, sometimes painted. The Coastal Living House sought to reflect these traditional characteristics while employing modern hurricane-hardened building practices. Elements such as a central light monitor were used to introduce natural light to the interiors, while also doubling as a ventilation chimney allowing air movement to augment natural cooling.
COASTAL HOUSES Coastal buildings were a product of their environment and were all reflective of the climate, staying cool with tall triple-hung windows, high ceilings, cross ventilation and sleeping porches, all designed to take advantage of cooling sea breezes. | ||
To ensure the home's framing could withstand the harsh coastal climate, the team worked with BluWood, a specially treated lumber that is mold-, fungus-, and insect-repellent.


How do you design a beach house that perfectly blends the charm of historical Galveston with modern-day conveniences? Just take a few cues from our tireless design team, who combined the latest in technology with the best of classic style to create a home that feels like a haven.
Designed to surpass the strict requirements of the “fortified ... for safer living” program, this residence will stand the test of time.



Another Beachtown residence, the Linn Beach House takes its cues from old fishing camps of Galveston Bay and the Creole Country.



The delicate Victorian lines of this Beachtown residence - and its grand verandas, washed with breezes - evoke a time when Galveston was the Belle of the Gulf Coast.



