This old stone house, first constructed in 1790 as an inn along the road from Kingston to New York, has been expanded in various stages over the past centuries. The new design consists of consciously implemented local interventions. In sum, these interventions add a new chapter to this story of the house, while respecting and reinforcing the integrity of the various historic layers.

On the ground floor the existing salons, dining room and kitchen were carefully preserved. Dark colors celebrate the large historic fireplaces and rustic floors. The only additions to the existing room configuration are a new kitchen island, an additional powder room and a new mechanical system. In the basement, former storage areas were converted to a new kitchen for artisanal chocolate production and a wine cellar.

On the upper floor, contemporary plywood and plaster built-ins complement the original construction materials of solid field stone masonry and heavy timber framing. The old attic above the kitchen was transformed into a new master bedroom suite. To create a more open and inhabitable space, the structure of the wooden roof was modified to reduce the number of collar beams. The gable end of the roof was opened up and fully glazed, celebrating the sculptural appearance of the chimney in front of a backdrop view of the Catskill mountains.

The landscaping of the large property around the house introduces an outdoor pool and new paths to the Esopus creek, a branch of the Hudson River running through the site.

Type: Built
Place: Kingston, NY
Year: 2017
Collaboration: Daniel Schütz, Georg Windeck
Team: Lucas Chao, Sean Gaffney, Flavia Lucci, Peak Engineering (structural)
Photos: Clemens Kois

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