Hudson Valley Residence
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Location
Hudson Valley, New York
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Architect
Olson Kundig
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Team Members
Sergio Mercado
Built from the Same Language
The architecture established a clear vocabulary from the outset. Monumental steel doors, exposed structure, and dry-stacked stone walls gave the house its industrial character and sense of permanence. Rather than introducing a competing interior language, the design draws directly from those elements.
Corten steel, woven metal mesh, copper, concrete, bluestone, and schist appear throughout the home, reinterpreted as millwork, furnishings, and architectural details. Custom pieces crafted by local makers reference the same materials and forms found in the building itself, creating a continuity that feels natural rather than imposed.
The result is an interior that belongs to the architecture, while bringing warmth, texture, and human scale to its powerful framework.
A Creative Retreat
Organized across three levels, the house was designed to support both creative work and everyday life. The main floor unfolds as a loft-like volume where living, dining, kitchen, and family spaces remain visually connected, while an open studio mezzanine overlooks the activity below. Large industrial sliding doors allow spaces to expand or contract depending on how the house is being used.
The scale of the architecture informed every furnishing decision. Generous seating, substantial forms, and richly textured textiles help anchor the rooms, while rugs, wallcoverings, and fabrics introduce softness against the steel, stone, and concrete.
The interiors reflect the owners’ interests in photography and music without becoming thematic, creating a home that feels equally suited to focused work, gathering with friends, or simply taking in the landscape beyond.
