Specifications

The house must satisfy the wants and needs of Mr. & Mrs. C while also meeting the zoning requirements of the Borough of Manasquan. A floor plan view (with dimensions and rooms labeled), exterior elevation views (with materials labeled and heights of floor and ceiling lines, and window and door heights dimensioned), a cross-section through the structure, and a three-dimensional color rendering of the exterior and one interior room must be presented to the client, as well as a scale model of the house. In addition, a site plan may be produced.

The specifications of the house reflect the wants and needs of Mr. and Mrs. C:

• Mr. and Mrs. C are looking to spend an average amount for the completion of their new beach house.
• A house near the shore must be built to withstand the elements: salt air, flooding, high wind, extreme sunlight, and more. Quality must not be spared in the building materials of the house, including but not limited to windows, doors, lumber, siding, and roofing. Quality also extends to the interior of the house, including but not limited to floor coverings, appliances, plumbing, and utilities.
• The overall house must be aesthetically pleasing.

Interior/Use of Space:

• The layout of the house should provoke a light, social, and relaxing environment.
• The house must be two (2) stories.
• The house must have a decent sized kitchen to accommodate frequent cooking and entertaining, as people often gather in the kitchen when entertaining.
• The house must have an informal dining area to eat meals, especially when entertaining.
• The house must have an adequate living room area for entertaining and to hang out.
• The house must have a front porch no smaller than the current front porch (approximately 168 square feet).
• The house must have two guest bedrooms for visitors. The guest bedrooms may be on the first floor, second floor, or one on each floor.
• There must be ample space, on the first or second floor, to set up sewing equipment and quilting tables.
• If space exists, a library/study is desired.
• The second floor must have a master suite.
• The master suite must have large views and a private balcony on the east elevation for viewing the sunrise over the ocean.
• The second floor must have large views and a balcony on the west elevation for viewing the sunset over the cove.
• The master suite must have a master bathroom with a walk-in shower as well as a tub.
• The master suite must have a walk-in closet.
• The master suite must have a sitting area for enjoying coffee in the morning.
• There must be an outdoor shower.
• There must be outdoor storage.
• There must be a bathroom on the first floor, and if there is a guest bedroom on the floor, the bathroom must have a shower.
• There must be a bathroom (other than the master bathroom) on the second floor if there is a guest bedroom on the floor, and the bathroom must have a shower.
• The house must have heating and air conditioning.
• There must be a utility room, where the hot water heater, HVAC, washer, and dryer will be located.

Exterior:

• The house must have a metal roof.
• The house must have a balanced window plan.
• The house must be built in a style similar to many of the new constructions nearby. This style predominantly consists of features from both the Stick Style and Shingle Style.