A glass house cut into a rocky slope emphasizes simple geometry and indoor-outdoor relationships
This classically modern retreat is situated on a steep hilside, sheltered from the north rock slope by a cast concrete wall. It faces southward to expansive views of a reservoir and the surrounding Catskill Mountains. To fully engage these views we have provided full height glazing on three sides.
The house has been organized linearly, with a transition from private bedrooms at one end to more public and spacious dining and living spaces at the other. These living spaces open to a large terrace, with an outdoor fireplace, pool, and spa and extended view of the countryside. A narrow bamboo-lined terrace along the concrete wall connects the three bedrooms to the pool terace.
The interior has few walls and the long spans allow for seamless transitions throughout this minimalist structure. The floors are heated polished concrete, walls are translucent glass and slate and cabinetry is stained ash. Designed by Audrey Matlock Architect. Photo: PETER AARON-ESTO.
