Hudson House

Architectural concrete residence for a contemporary art collector in the Hudson Valley, New York

Taking a u-shaped form wrapping the peak of a mountain overlooking the Hudson Valley, this private residence was designed to take full advantage of the site's natural beauty and expansive views. 

Project date

2015 - 2018

Role

Design team

Project location

Hudson, NY

Firm

Koko Architecture + Design

Primary responsibilities:​

• Produce construction drawings

• Detail design millwork

• Specify interior finishes and lighting

• Review submittals

An​ occupiable sculpture

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The main living spaces are elevated to the same level as the mountain peak - the result being a plan permeated by landscape; the expansive views of the landscape being pulled right into the interior living space through proximity to the untamed landscape in the courtyard.

Architectural concrete​

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Detailed to emphasize the planar nature of the floor and roof plates,  the exterior facade is largely glazed, with angular columns continuing from the ground through to the roof.

Interiors ​

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From the living spaces the facade to the courtyard is exclusively frameless glass to minimise the separation between the interior and exterior space.

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Where possible the raw concrete structure is exposed throughout the interior.

Detailing​

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Large format porcelain tile fully wraps the master bath. Here the tub carves into the floor plate immersing the bather in the monolithic structure of the house. A floating teak mat covers the adjoining shower floor and continues through to the exterior terrace with additional outdoor shower.