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architecture Steel House
Steel House |
Thursday, 10 January 2008 |
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 Escaping the big city used to mean keeping warm beside a fireplace in a quaint little wood cabin tucked away in the wilderness. But now we all know impressive design can be found virtually anywhere, even in the most remote areas. At 2200 square feet, the Steel House in New York’s Hudson Valley provides an ideal weekend retreat.  From a distance the length of the narrow house looks like a metallic screen rising out of the surrounding meadow. The house opens to the landscape on the narrow east and west facades. One end features a double-height entry with a stairway leading up to two bedrooms on the second level. The bedrooms above overlook a small, private lake by way of an enclosed balcony while below, the living and dining area open out to a screened patio.  Striving to remain economical, high priority was giving to the selection of materials and finished both inside and out. All interior walls, floors and ceiling as well as custom furniture and cabinetry were constructed of durable maple plywood. Special consideration was also given to the use and placement of windows and skylights that allow for natural ventilation.  Exterior floating stainless steel panels run the length of the house. Besides obvious aesthetic considerations, these perforated exterior screens protect the house from seasonal weather variations. They provide much needed shade from the summer sun, and buffer the home from strong winter winds. At just under 100 miles from New York City, the Steel House is hardly at the end of the earth, however, the siting and design of the weekend retreat allows its guests a welcoming break from the urban chaos. By Andrew J Wiener  See also Camouflage House |
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