An exercise in modern efficiency, this residence for a painter/lawyer and a photographer/marketing executive is designed as a minimalist retreat. Massing is derived from the clients' idea of the house as a sculptural installation. The house, conceptually, is an excavated mass carved to allow light, access, and ventilation. Special consideration was given to the fenestration in regards to the sun's path, privacy, and the changing views of the Hudson River.

Project team: Jake Wright, Olga Ryabenko, Mark Yacco, resolution 4 architecture (Rob Luntz, Joe Tanney, Se Jung)
Fabricated by: DeckHouse
Builder: Jim Graf Construction
Location: Saugerties, NY
Square Footage: 2100
Structural System: Concrete foundation, 2x6 Panelized walls, truss floors & roof
Mechanical System: Geothermal Heat pump, forced air, heat recovery and ventialtion system
Major Exterior Materials: Corrugated Cor-ten AZP, Western Red Cedar, EPDM roof
Windows & Doors: Deck House mahogany door, Pella Architect Series windows & sliding doors, low-E, Argon filled