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ARB approves five large sculptures at Big Blue Marble property in agricultural overlay
Summary
The East Hampton ARB approved five site-specific sculptures installed at 43 Wayne Scott Hollow Road after field measurements and a discussion about whether the pieces are effectively part of the house; board recorded measured heights and approved the post‑installation application.
The East Hampton Architecture Review Board on May 28 approved a post-installation application for five sculptures at the Big Blue Marble property (43 Wayne Scott Hollow Road), after reviewing field measurements and how the works relate to the house and patio.
Frank presented the application and reported on site measurements. Sean Forestl of Artisan Construction Associates, who said his firm built the house and accessory structures, explained the owner added the sculptures near completion and that the pieces are permanently affixed in some locations. ‘‘We built the house on the property and the accessory structures … the owner added these sculptures as we were finishing the house,’’ Forestl said.
Board members recorded measured heights for each piece: the Annie Morris bronze stack sits about 105 inches tall (plus a 36-inch concrete base), Jose Dila’s work measures about 72 inches, Reverso about 80 inches, Quiver about 80 inches, and the sculpture referred to as "Fundamental Concern" or similar was measured at roughly 78–79 inches above the patio. Frank noted that in some cases his field measurements exceeded the dimensions provided in the application materials.
Members discussed whether the piece sited in the fountain and the piece integrated with the patio read as part of the residence’s architecture; on that basis the board treated their heights and bases as part of the record for the resolution. Frank recommended and the board accepted rounded, field-measured heights to include in the resolution.
The board moved to approve the application as presented; the motion passed without recorded dissent. The resolution will reflect the field measurements and indicate which sculptures are considered integrated with the house and patio. The applicant or agent must ensure the final resolution matches the field measurements and the board’s determinations about integration with the house.
The board will circulate the drafted resolution via the portal to the applicant once prepared.
