Walther Residence

Curved elegance on the edge of a cliff

Category:

Residential

Year:

2018

Location:

New York USA

There are open and closed buildings. Bounded and unbounded spaces. Flowing forms and linear structures. The idea for a house in this vast landscape in Millbrook, 140 km north of New York City, was to combine these different qualities to create a unique form, bespoke to the location and task.
Under a sweeping, curved concrete roof, semi-circular rooms with orthogonal shapes merge into a hybrid spatial structure. A house without corners and edges, closed and open at the same time. The building is positioned on a prominent site, continuing and completing a rock formation, with sweeping views of the Catskills and Hudson Highlands. It is a very special home on a very special site.

“A magnificent contribution which mirrors the natural beauty of its vast surrounding landscape with a linear, yet curved figure. Flowing forms and an international style are interwoven with the nature around it into a unique work of art.”
Statement Artur Walther – Owner

Facts

Building project: Walter residence | Study for a residential and studio building in Millbrook, New York
Client: Artur Walther, New York
Design: 2018