Upstate New York has been a favorite place for city dwellers for a long time, whether they want to recharge their batteries over a weekend or take a longer vacation away from NYC or other big cities. Over the last few years, the area has also attracted more and more New Yorkers who choose to leave the urban jungle for good and make a new home in a more laid-back, natural setting. On this page, you can find a range of architectural designs completed by well-known and young architects and designers in this area; from private houses and permanent homes to vacation homes, hotels, art studios, and sculpture parks.
While many projects in upstate New York draw inspiration from the local setting, some of these designs interpret vernacular architecture in creative ways. Contemporary dwellings with asymmetric silhouettes and dark brick walls blend naturally in a lakeside site thanks to minimalist forms and cedar roofs. Some houses re-imagine the traditional barn typology while others feature monolithic designs with black wood cladding. Modern farmhouses that celebrate tradition also provide a great way to nestle a contemporary home in a natural setting.
Regardless of design, these private or public spaces pay homage to the landscapes of upstate New York while immersing inhabitants and guests in spectacular environments. The Catskills welcome hikers, skiers, and snowboarders with open arms while fly fishing retreats provide the perfect solution to slow down and enjoy living in the moment. From tranquil lakes to rushing rivers; from imposing mountains to rolling hills; from dense forests to open fields; and from pastoral countryside settings to friendly towns, this area offers something for everyone.
An anniversary exhibition that celebrates Forrest Myers' prolific career as a visionary artist and 50 years since the installation of…
A sculptural timber volume that houses a spa and sauna, build for a family home in upstate New York. Designed…
A highly imaginative design that uses nine T-shaped concrete volumes to define open-plan living spaces. Chicago-based, award-winning practice Kwong Von…
Eight black volumes partially built into a hillside with views of the Catskill Mountains. New York-based architecture firm Thomas Phifer…
A contemporary art space and museum opened in the quiet town of Monticello, Sullivan County. Brooklyn-based Mexican artist Bosco Sodi…
A tranquil retreat in upstate New York. After founding their own homeware brand, Piaule, in 2016, Nolan McHugh and Trevor…
A sculptural extension designed in a collaboration between architecture firm Reddymade and artist Ai Weiwei. Located in Salt Point, in…
Large-scale sculptures that reimagine traditional monoliths in a playful way. Opened on June 3, Carl D’Alvia’s Sometimes Sculpture Needs a…
Three black brick volumes that offer access to different views. Built in a pastoral setting in Dutchess County, New York,…
A tranquil fly fishing retreat nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Catskills. ocated close to The DeBruce in the…
A 200-year-old farmhouse tastefully renovated into a modern home. ocated on a pastoral property in Dutchess County, this 200-year-old farmhouse…
Contemporary art and architecture spread across fields and woodland in the Hudson Valley, NY. ocated in Columbia County, NY, only…
This architect’s Catskill house-studio re-imagines vernacular architecture. Located in Claryville, the Catskill Mountains - only a couple of hours away…
A cozy upstate New York retreat in the Catskill Mountains. The brainchild of a group of friends with experience in…
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