“The name 'Unfinished House' refers to an aesthetic attitude…. Self-finishing materials were selected to reduce resources and reveal the building’s construction. Tile and plywood are the only added ‘finishes’; They cover areas with wiring and plumbing,” the architects tell us. “The building is an all-timber structure with cellulose and wood fiber board insulation. Many of the materials were locally-produced including the wood framing, plywood, corrugated metal, and wood cladding.”
"All this on one of the premier lots in the neighborhood of almost 15,000 square feet with large and level irrigated and manicured outdoor space with a courtyard patio that’s incredibly private, and absolutely perfect for entertaining with family and friends throughout the year. "
Outside of wonderful natural lighting, the living room is warmly lit by antique wall sconces and a large brick fireplace.
The Desdemone bed uses sleek curved lines and a high headboard for additional comfort, while still providing the clean look French contemporary design is known for.
Ligne Roset’s interior design service offers everything from an initial evaluation of the space right up to the final planning and 3D renderings, allowing for each detail to be perfectly taken care of.
Living Room View
Natural Stone Fireplace in the Bridge House
The Modore 100H Fireplace installed in Michael Stokes' living room is enjoyed by all, even our furry friends.
Living Room
Cork doesn’t absorb water, making it well suited for the backsplash in the bathroom.
The bunk room features four extra-long bunk beds, allowing the home to sleep 10.
Cost, indecision, and the scale of the project, which included the original 4,000-square-foot home and a sizable addition, all slowed the pace, but so did the couple’s desire to honor the intent of the original architect, Charles P. Winter, who designed the house in 1972. “It made me think about every move we made,” says Rick.
A 580-square-foot terrace complete with outdoor kitchen sits above a new garage. The terrace’s design was inspired in part by New York’s High Line, says Rick, with its varied and immersive plantings, expanded steel-mesh guardrail, and lighting beneath ipe handrail caps.
A brick hearth designed by Winter was updated with a gas fireplace. The couple redid the kitchen without enlarging it, in an effort to stay true to Winter’s plan. “We were trying to do a modern version of what would feel right in a house designed in the ’70s,” explains Rick.
In the living room, soft-hued seating arranged in a circle is perfect for entertaining. On the far wall, Sunrise Over the Hudson, by Erik Koeppel, competes with the stunning scenery outside. “Charlie was interested in skewered views, like looking straight up at the sky and then out to the woods,” says Rick.
Architect Rick Cook imagined his ideal family home and then found something surprisingly similar for sale on a wooded two-acre lot in Palisades, New York. Cost, indecision, and the scale of the project, which included the original 4,000-square-foot home and a sizable addition, all slowed the pace, but so did the couple’s desire to honor the intent of the original architect, Charles P. Winter, who designed the house in 1972. “It made me think about every move we made,” says Rick.