ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
Transparent boundaries The intimacy of the home ’ s smartly laid out spaces defy the traditional expectations of an open plan , with 11.5- foot ceilings throughout . Each space is just one-room deep , or approximately 28 feet wide , injecting a uniform purity into the totality of the volumes . Separations are defined by sunlight during the day , and artificial light at night , and the free-flowing spaces benefit from airflow from east to west , as well as north to south . There are no barriers to the visual or physical flow of the home , and a series of internal textures , including brickwork and exposed ceiling beams , further soak up the elements to introduce their unique interactive qualities .
Bookended by a master suite at one end of the home , and a series of three guest accommodations at the other , the interior includes a dining room , a kitchen , and a living room in the central portion , as well as a basement with a gym and media room , and a garage . Weaving through the central living spaces , select works of art from the client ’ s private collection are strategically positioned to provide surprises at every turn .
Distinctions of light In the evening , the home ’ s external façade blends into its surrounding environment , while the interior comes to life like a carefully curated gallery . A warm glow emanates from pools of light within the larger volumes , creating focal points that extend beyond the spaces they occupy to greet visitors arriving from the external entry court .
Artificial lighting is kept to a minimum , with recessed lighting focusing on the art , walls , and centers of activity within the house . Between the living spaces , lighting levels drop off , further contributing to perceptions of separation between a series of intimately lit spaces . A few decorative fixtures are also strategically placed to provide added focus and intimacy to the spaces they illuminate .
“ The land , the views , and the architecture combine in ways that contribute to a very spiritual place ,” concludes Hal Goldstein . “ The overall flow is truly musical , like individual notes of a musical composition , which was the goal of our work from the beginning .”
Project Info Project Name : Hudson Valley Residence Location : Germantown , New York , United States Design / Architecture Firm : HGXDESIGN Typology : Private Residential Project Start ( month / year ): Jan 2018 Project Completed ( month / year ): Jan 2022 Total area : 7,300 sq . ft . ( 5,200 upper floor + 2,100 lower level ) Photographer credits : Scott Frances with aerial shots by Peter Aaron
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