Bates Masi Architects has used sliding doors, decks and balconies to open up this slatted wooden home in Annapolis, Maryland to the nearby water.The exterior is clad in fixed ipe panel siding and reclaimed heart pine clad, following the style of several other wood-covered home by Bates Masi.       Sliding glass doors and two layers of operable curtains open and close up in a variety of combinations, allowing indoor and outdoor spaces to merge.The house is designed to be customisable for privacy and weather, extending the time that the family spends outdoors.       The main living areas are arranged along the top floor of the 5,579-square-foot (518-square-metre) house to make the most of these views. Cantilevered decks and balconies run across this upper level, while white operable drapes billow and flow in the breeze.Details include white countertops and light wood cabinetry in the kitchen and a large white couch in the living room. Built-in closets and storage volumes are painted white to blend in with the rest of the home.       Also on the upper level is an outdoor dining area furnished with a table and six PP503 chairs by Danish modernist Hans J Wegner. There is also a sitting area with woven furniture and white cushions.A second living room on the ground floor overlooks an outdoor swimming pool and the dock. Three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are also located on the ground level, and are arranged next to each other.