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This incredible house in Atlantic Beach, Florida, was designed by none other than renowned Jacksonville architect William Morgan—who studied under Walter Gropius and Paul Rudolph—for his own family.
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Completed in 1973, the geometric 1,893-square-foot structure is characterized by two triangular prisms of varying dimensions. The larger one appears to be a right triangle, while the narrower one slopes downward toward the beach.
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The soaring main living area occupies the point of intersection, where a living room with fireplace, dining room, and open kitchen are set—all opening up to a porch and the beach beyond by way of sliding glass doors. A staircase cuts through the center of this space and leads directly outside onto a geometric deck with built-in seating. From there, a path leads to the beach.
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As for the private quarters, a mezzanine level above the living room contains the master suite and an architect’s studio with clerestory windows, while the other two ensuite bedrooms are located a floor below. They, too, feature private beachside porches. And from what the photos seem to indicate, the awnings can be folded down to create a flat plane along the sloping wall.
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Located at 1945 Beach Avenue, this special one-owner home is offered at $1.75 million. As an added bonus, the house is wedged between two other Morgan designs: the fantastical Dune House, and the Dylan Morgan House (built for his son).
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Via: Modern Sarasota (h/t Estately)
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