A residence organized for indoor-outdoor living through a continuous bamboo pergola.

Project Overview

This private house by Neuman Hayner Architects is structured as three wings organized around gardens and open-air rooms. The central architectural device is a bamboo pergola that extends from the front entrance to the rear pool, establishing an armature for indoor-outdoor living while calibrating shade, privacy, and movement across the site.

Materially restrained—bamboo, black metal, glass, and timber—the project frames exterior spaces as primary rooms for daily life. Large sliding openings draw the living spaces into terraces and pool areas, while a separate guest wing preserves privacy within the larger composition.

The poolside pergola serves as an outdoor living area, surrounded by lush greenery.

Design Concept

A linear pergola forms a continuous datum across the property. It gathers the house’s three wings, turns outdoor terraces into defined rooms, and provides a consistent rhythm for circulation. Curtains at the poolside segment the structure into softer, more intimate zones as needed, while bamboo’s texture offsets the crisp metal and glass surfaces.

A related project, Bamboo Pathways, shows how similar bamboo structures can coordinate outdoor rooms and movement.

A corridor flanked by bamboo overhead and glass walls connects diverse areas of the home.

Spatial Organization and Indoor-Outdoor Living

The plan separates public and private realms into distinct wings tied together by gardens and covered walkways. A great room anchors the central wing, with living and dining opening directly onto terraces via wide sliding glass doors. The primary bedroom also opens to planted spaces, maintaining privacy while retaining visual access to the garden.

A self-contained guest wing with a loft bedroom, living area, and kitchenette offers flexibility without interrupting the main household routines. This zoning strategy concentrates social activity near the terraces and pool while maintaining quiet, protected quarters.

The pathway leading to the entrance features clean lines and a water feature.

Materials and Facade

Bamboo defines the pergola and entrance screens, introducing a tactile canopy and filtering light. Black metal frames and structure set a crisp outline for the exterior volumes, while glass spans emphasize transparency and continuity between rooms and courtyards. Timber elements—dining table, cabinetry accents—temper the dark finishes, maintaining a measured, warm palette throughout.

Inside, the kitchen’s black cabinetry and counters align with the project’s restrained material strategy. Bathrooms continue the black-and-wood language, with a notable deviation in the powder room where patterned yellow wallpaper provides a singular moment of contrast.

The dining area features a modern table under distinctive lighting.

Light, Climate, and Atmosphere

The pergola modulates sun and shade across the circulation spine and outdoor rooms. Adjustable curtains at the pool terrace provide additional control and privacy. Generous glazed openings admit daylight deep into the great room and bedrooms, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day and visually extending interior spaces into the garden.

Projects such as Modular Harmony in East Hampton and Interwoven Landscapes similarly leverage material restraint and landscape adjacency to shape calm, daylit living environments.

Design Highlights

• A Continuous Bamboo Pergola Links The Entrance To The Pool, Structuring Circulation and Outdoor Rooms.

• Three Wing Layout Separates Public Areas, Private Bedrooms, and A Self Contained Guest Suite.

• Poolside Pergola With Black Metal Structure and Curtains Provides Shade and Adjustable Privacy.

• Large Sliding Glass Doors From The Great Room Open Directly To Terraces and Garden Spaces.

• Entrance Defined By Bamboo Screens That Shelter The Door and Add Texture To The Facade.

• Restrained Palette—bamboo, Black Metal, Glass, and Timber—unifies Exterior and Interior.

• Minimalist Black and Wood Kitchen Aligns With The Project’s Overall Material Discipline.

• Bathrooms Continue The Black and Wood Scheme, With A Vivid Powder Room As A Singular Accent.

Key Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the bamboo pergola organize the house?

It creates a continuous covered walkway from the entrance to the pool, linking three wings while defining outdoor rooms and guiding circulation.

What materials are most prominent?

Bamboo for the pergola and entrance screens, black metal for structure and detailing, extensive glass openings, and interior timber elements.

How are public and private areas arranged?

Social spaces center on the great room and terraces, while bedrooms occupy quieter wings. A separate guest wing includes a loft bedroom, living area, and kitchenette for privacy.