Bridge House Chester, NY

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Modern house with large windows and slanted roofs, surrounded by rocks and trees.

Modern wooden house with large windows, elevated deck, and stone landscaping situated in a lush, green environment.

Modern two-story wooden house with large windows, a flat roof, and an adjacent garage with glass doors, set against a background of trees and a clear blue sky.

Modern house with large windows, wooden and stone exterior, and a balcony with green chairs.

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Modern wooden house with large windows, a separate garage, and surrounding greenery, set near a lake under a blue sky.

Modern living room with a high ceiling, large windows, and a stone fireplace. The room features a blue-gray sectional sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and an upstairs loft with a glass railing.

Modern dining room with large wooden beams, floor-to-ceiling windows offering a scenic view of a lake and trees, a wooden dining table with matching chairs, and a wooden cabinet with a vase of flowers.

Modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, central island, and black chairs. Stainless steel appliances, including a refrigerator and a range hood. Light-colored cabinets, gray tile backsplash, and large windows providing natural light.

Modern interior with wooden staircase and metal railings near large windows and wooden door.

Upper floor of a modern house with wooden beams, large windows with scenic forest and lake views, glass railing, and a small office space in the corner.

A bedroom with a sliding glass door leading to a patio with two green Adirondack chairs, overlooking a lake and surrounded by trees. The room features a bed with a colorful patterned bedspread and pillows, and a modern black wood-burning stove set against a gray stone wall.

Modern living room with three rounded, tufted sofas, one orange and one green, each adorned with decorative pillows. A large flat-screen TV is mounted on the left wall, and the room features large windows with wooded views.

This environmentally sustainable Adirondack residence ties into the surrounding landscape using modern and traditional timber detailing. Locally sourced products and materials, high energy efficient assemblies and windows, solar panels, and zero fossil fuel reliance culminate to create a home nearly off the grid.

The existing site produced several challenges we addressed throughout the design process. A bridge was designed to cross a small drainage culvert that connects the garage with the main residence. During the spring and after rainstorms, a small creek is formed that creates soft white noise throughout the site. The house was oriented solar south, allowing for optimized solar energy efficiency and passive heating.

The exterior design consists of two converging shed roofs. Douglas Fir glulam rafters support energy efficient sip roof panels. Large operable windows provide ample natural light and passive cooling during the warmer months. Site charred Shou Sugi Ban siding ties together the stained cedar shiplap and the exterior black metal accents. Terraced retaining walls were formed using the granite removed during site excavation.

A large two-story fireplace was designed as a central gathering space during the cold winter months. Private gathering spaces incorporated throughout the open-concept floor plan establish a comfortable blend of relaxation and entertainment. The structural glulam roof rafters, steel beams and columns are left exposed and integrated into the interior design. Custom built-ins, cubbies, and simple material choices kept furniture and interior décor minimal and provided our clients with a quiet, stress-free mountain retreat.

Modern dining room with wooden beams and large windows offering a view of trees and a lake.

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