WRITER’S STUDIO

A dark, enigmatic shape in the woods, the writer’s studio imbues minimal design with iconic force.

At the juncture between open vistas to a pond and deep woods, this small studio offers a place of solitude to write, read and listen to music. The interior is uncluttered and elegant, unified by the use of walnut and black slate. Minimalist detailing, open corners and transparency running the length of the building play against the simplicity of this box-like structure. The slatted pattern of the exterior extends to the interior further blurring the delineation between the two. The rigorous orthogonal geometry is juxtaposed with the dynamic sculptural forms of a series of custom-designed furniture pieces.

Project Info

Location
Ghent, NY

Completion
2007

Client
Private residence

Consultants
Landscape Architect: Peter Rolland
Horticulturist: Loomis Creek Nursery
General Contractor: Romanchuk and Sons
Landscape Contractor: Rusty Dunbar

Photographer
Elliott Kaufman

Awards

2012 Architectural Record, House of the Month

2009 American Architecture Awards, Chicago Athenaeum

2009 Wood Design Industry, Award for Design Excellence

2009 Residential Architecture Magazine, Merit Award for “Outbuilding”of the year

2008 American Institute of Architects, New York State, Design Award of Excellence

2008 American Institute of Architects, New York State, Interior Design Award of Merit

2008 Society of American Registered Architects, National Council, Award of Excellence

2008 Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council, Award of Excellence

2008 North American Wood Design & Building, Citation Award

2008 American Institute of Architects, New York State, Design Award of Merit