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Hither Hills

Project Details

Architect :    Martin Architects
Construction Type :    New Construction
Services :    Structural & Civil Engineering
Awards :    AIA Long Island Archi Award

Project Summary

DAE provided structural and septic engineering for this 5,300-square-foot residence in East Hampton, situated on a sloped lot. The home’s siting and design presented significant structural challenges, including two-story concrete foundation walls, complex cantilevered trellis structures, and limited wall space for lateral support.
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Engineering Challenges

To accommodate dramatic grade changes, DAE engineered tall foundation walls reinforced to withstand substantial lateral earth pressure. A key mid-wall ledger detail was designed to manage load transfer and prevent cracking at structural junctions. Additionally, cantilevered trellises were carefully analyzed for wind and gravity loads, with custom detailing to control deflection and ensure structural performance.

Through innovative detailing and precision analysis, DAE delivered resiliency and constructability tailored to the demands of this uniquely contoured site.

Core Design Concepts

Grade Change

Engineered tall foundation walls to resist lateral soil pressure on a steeply graded site.

Load Transfers

Designed integrated load transfer connections to maintain wall performance and structural continuity.

Wind Loads

Analyzed and reinforced cantilevered trellises for wind loads and structural deflection.