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Modern Farmhouse Designed to Maximize Lake Views, Gain Patina With Age

A modern farmhouse located on the shores of Lake Montauk in New York uses exterior materials like cedar and zinc that will change appearance with weathered wear, showing the home's history with age. Minimalist interiors keep the focus of the home on the lake views.

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Photo: Michael Moran. From: Robert Young Architects.

Modern Living Room With Lake View

All the rooms of both the main and the guest house were constructed to showcase the best views and let the air and breezes filter through.

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Photo: Michael Moran. From: Robert Young Architects.

Farmhouse Exterior From Road

On a large piece of land, this Montauk estate includes a main house, a guest house and beautiful Lake Montauk views.

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Photo: Michael Moran. From: Robert Young Architects.

Modern Farmhouse Exterior and Driveway

The home's architecture was well planned to age beautifully. Rough-sawn, wide cedar planks on the outside of the buildings will weather to the soft gray of driftwood. The roof is zinc, and will get a pretty mottled patina with sun exposure.

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Photo: Michael Moran. From: Robert Young Architects.

White Modern Living Room With Black Fireplace

A black structural steel frame crisply outlines the large living spaces, contrasting the white painted ceiling and walls.

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