The design of artist Cindy Sherman's bayfront compound in Springs began with the renovation of an 1830s farmhouse that had been altered and expanded over the years but still retained its modest scale and ample charm. Our architectural interventions were calculated to shore up the timeworn structure and gently adapt it to the rituals of contemporary life, all while preserving the home's historic texture and unpretentious character. We also designed a new pool house constructed of a primitive exposed aggregate concrete, endemic to the region, which incorporates sand, shells, pebbles, and bits of brick.