Modern In Context: The Architecture Of Suman Sorg, Faia : Van Sweden Residence-Sherwood, Maryland

Modern in Context is an investigation of the work of Suman Sorg, FAIA and
how principals of contextual modernism are integrated into a variety of
projects she has designed.Suman Sorg found the design inspiration for a
landscape architect’s weekend retreat in the utilitarian wood and metal
structures associated with the local fishing, oyster and crabbing
industries of its Chesapeake Bay area setting. The design takes advantage
of the expansive views and its informal, relaxed environment allows the
owner to experiment with the landscape. The materials used for the main
house and the guesthouse with connecting courtyard?concrete block, marine
plywood, sheetmetal?are rugged and inexpensive. A 140-foot-long concrete
garden wall meanders through the site in a series of asymmetrical planes
and steps, organizing the building elements. Low horizontal elements?raised
planked decks, and inserted landscaping??float” the residence over the
surrounding natural meadow.