Incredible Island Houses Part One

Islands provide their inhabitants with a sense of peace, and their architects with a set of real challenges, from rough topography to sites reachable only by boat. See how the two merge beautifully in the following island retreats we love. Slideshow

547 Beachcomber Walk by architect Andrew Geller (1958-61), Fire Island. Restoration helmed by Larson and Paul Architects in 2006.