The master plan for this four-acre hillside site outside of the Upstate New York town of Hudson includes a new guesthouse and pool adjacent to an existing contemporary home. The 20-foot- by-45- foot pool takes advantage of the property?s Hudson Valley views, while the guesthouse, nearly surrounded by a new meadow, forms an entry court with the main structure.

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Architects: Janson Goldstein

Location: Hudson, NY 12534, United States

Architects In Charge: Hal Goldstein, Mark Janson, Steve Scuro

Area: 1000.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Scott Frances

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From the architect. The master plan for this four-acre hillside site outside of the Upstate New York town of Hudson includes a new guesthouse and pool adjacent to an existing contemporary home. The 20-foot- by-45- foot pool takes advantage of the property?s Hudson Valley views, while the guesthouse, nearly surrounded by a new meadow, forms an entry court with the main structure.
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Ground Floor Plan

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A covered breezeway divides the guesthouse into two sides, one a gym for the homeowners and guests, the other a living-and- sleeping area for guests. The opening acts as a bridge between the sides, allowing for privacy as well as connection to the surrounding landscape. Clad in vertical wooden slats, the structure?s simple construction,...