在纽约的North Branch，一大片田园牧歌式的农田被证明立即适合一对夫妇，因为他们希望缩小规模并进入他们生活的下一个阶段。该住宅与周围的农业环境紧密相连，是一个简单生活的空间，同时专注于共同的创造性激情。
In North Branch, New York, an idyllic expanse of farmland proved to be an immediate fit for a couple as they looked to downsize and move into the next phase of their life. Intimately connected to the agrarian surroundings, the dwelling is a space to live simply while focusing on shared creative passions.
场地是一片广阔的田地，一边是树林，从朝南的有利位置，可以看到布利山和远处的山脉。在稳步上坡之后，场地变平，为住宅创造了一个自然的休息场所。山坡的平缓起伏保护了住宅的私密性，在很大程度上掩盖了下面主干道上的视野。
The site, a sprawling field backing up to woods on one side, ascends to highlight sweeping views of Bully Hill and distant mountains from the south-facing vantage point. After the steadily uphill approach, the site levels off, creating a natural place for the home to rest. The gentle undulation of the hillside protects the privacy of the residence, largely hiding it from view from the main road below.
住宅独特的立面将黑染色松木护墙板与科腾钢结合在一起，Studio MM和客户都对这种材料的试验感到兴奋。在环绕住宅的18英寸面板中，我们仔细考虑了科腾钢与现有水平基准的对齐问题。通过将面板与住宅的周边和水平窗边对齐，实现了一种干净和有意的美学，同时注意避免了切割金属的额外成本。通过暴露在大自然中，科尔登会自然氧化，随着时间的推移形成一种有机的锈色。
The home’s distinctive façade marries black-stained pine siding with Corten steel, a material both Studio MM and the clients were enthused about experimenting with. In 18-inch panels which wrap around the home, careful consideration was given to the alignment of the Corten with existing horizontal datums. By lining up the panels with the home’s perimeter and horizontal window edges, a clean and intentional aesthetic is achieved, while mindfully avoiding the added cost of cutting metal. Through exposure to the elements, the Corten will naturally oxidize, developing an organic rusted patina as it weathers over time.
栖息在山顶上的单层住宅的水平体量保持了适度的规模，同时将每个室内房间都设置成了景观。为了使这个紧凑的住宅尽可能的高效，我们采用了被动式技术。通过对太阳的研究，确定了最佳的悬垂尺寸，在夏季为房屋遮阳的同时，在冬季让阳光洒满整个空间，达到了谨慎的平衡。住宅的山顶位置提供了稳定的微风，在没有空调的情况下促进了关键的交叉通风。空气从南侧的大推拉门自由地流向北侧的可操作窗户，客户很容易控制和调节。
Perched on the crest of the hill, the horizontal massing of the one-story home keeps the scale modest while setting up every interior room to have views. Passive techniques were incorporated to make the compact home as efficient as possible. Employing sun studies, the optimal overhang size was determined, striking a careful balance between shading the home in summer while allowing sun to flood the space in winter. The home’s hilltop perch affords a consistent breeze, facilitating crucial cross ventilation in the absence of air conditioning. Air flows freely from the large sliding doors on the south side through the operable windows on the north side, easily controlled and moderated by the clients.
该住宅的设计简单，只有一间卧室和一个艺术工作室，强调了这对夫妇希望消除多余的东西，为他们创造一个空间。工作室是一个灵活的创意区，优先为客户提供一个专门的区域来专注于个人爱好和兴趣，特别是在他们享受–或期待–退休的时候。无论是摄影、绘画、纱线染色、编织、手工制作还是肥皂制作，这对夫妇都把工作室的空间作为一个专注于创作和丰富的地方。由于房子位于活跃的农田上，客户非常珍惜与当地农业社区的联系。对烹饪的热爱使厨房成为家庭的自然中心–一个与他们紧密的意大利家庭聚会的地方，在大理石岛上制作自制的面包和意大利面，或者接待邻居和农民进行休闲聚会。
The home’s simple programming, pared back to one bedroom and an art studio, emphasizes the couple’s desire to eliminate excess and create a space for them. The studio, a flexible zone for creativity, was prioritized to give the clients a dedicated area to focus on personal hobbies and interests, especially as they enjoy – or look towards – retirement. Whether photography, painting, yarn dyeing, knitting, crafting, or soap making, the couple embraces the studio space as a place for creative focus and enrichment. With the home sitting on active farmland, the clients cherish their connection with the local farming community. A love of cooking makes the kitchen a natural hub of the home – a place to gather with their tight-knit Italian family, make homemade bread and pasta on the marble island, or host neighbors and farmers for casual gatherings.
对土地的尊重和对当地社区的自豪感是客户与他们家园联系的核心。随着季节的变化，田地从春天的绿草和野花，到夏天的金色干草，再到秋天的马赛克式秋色，这对夫妇可以平静地思考，因为他们期待着生活的下一个篇章。
Respect for the land, and pride in their local community are central to the clients’ connection to their home. As the fields change with the seasons from green flowing grass and wildflowers in spring, to golden hay in summer, to a mosaic of fall colors in autumn, the couple can peacefully reflect as they look forward to the next chapter of their lives.
Architects: Studio MM Architect
Area : 1290 ft²
Year : 2019
Photographs :Brad Feinknopf
Manufacturers : Bertazzoni, Brizo, Kohler, Liebherr, Morso, Pella EFCO
Lead Architects : Marica McKeel
Structural Engineering : Silman Engineering
General Contractor : Teb Fink Building
Project Manager : Ben Feiger
Architecture Associate : Architecture Associate
City : North Branch
Country : United States