Project: Hudson River Studio Location: Croton-on-Hudson New York

This project is an adaptive re-use renovation of a garage to an architect's studio. The plan is a synthesis of organizing the work zones for utility, to align vistas along the southwest axis toward the Hudson RIver, and recycled material to new configurations. The vertical bookshelves, lateral pin-up wall and linear railing, horizontal desks and catwalk, and diagonal stair, are interwoven to integrate the efficiency of a small volume with geometric shapes superimposed in the space. The details supported the intention to contrast the new elements within the existing shell. The palette is also intented to express contrast - gray for the walkway and black for desks and linear elements. A white translucent pleated shade controls solar glare for the large worksurface.