home of distinction
A R E I N V E N T I N G
C OA S TA L T R I A N G L E
An architectural home showcases an innovative design approach
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FACING the challenge of building on an irregular, triangle-shaped lot in Wrightsville Beach, a visionary design
team showed that necessity can truly be a catalyst for successful innovation. With a three-story foyer that feels like
an atrium, an open interior with high ceilings, and an array of outdoor living areas, the result is a coastal retreat that
lives much larger than the listed square footage.
In early December 2021, a search for 2 Point Place on Google’s Street View would unearth a photo from
November 2013 showing the small 1930s-era single-story home on Harbor Island that formerly occupied the site.
To gain additional square footage, lead architect Anna Dietsche and the custom home builders from Gwathmey Residential
Group started by relocating the address to Point Place from Lindy Lane, the intersecting street. This allowed for a smaller setback
for the new residence, and the chance to enjoy views of Banks Channel from more of the rooms.
Opposite: The architect and builder of the newly constructed Trice residence were able to better utilize the space by relocating
the address to Point Place. With a solid wall that includes a few small “punched” windows along the ground floor on the Lindy
Lane side, the design team provided the owners with more privacy. Below: An aerial view shows the property’s idyllic coastal
setting on Harbor Island.
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