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This spectacular modern barn house, designed by Michael Smith Architects and built by Cum Laude Group, is perched atop Armonk’s rolling hills in Westchester, New York. Seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces, it embodies a blend of rustic, organic modernism rooted in thoughtful sustainability. Comprising four barn-like structures interconnected by steel and glass, it stands as a testament to mindful construction, with all exterior stone sourced directly from the property itself.
The indigenous stone was set aside during the excavation process, then meticulously crafted into veneers for the carriage house garage, fireplaces, and the rear exterior facade by breaking down boulders unearthed on-site.
DESIGN DETAILS
ARCHITECT Michael Smith Architects
BUILDER Cum Laude Group
INTERIOR DESIGN Becky Shea Design
LANDSCAPE DESIGN Rosalia Sanni Design and Troy’s Nurseries
To further enhance the home’s authenticity, the beams and siding showcase weathered wood sourced from locations across the Hudson Valley. Months were spent tracking down recycled materials with matching patinas, salvaged from old barns throughout the region, ensuring a cozy and inviting ambiance despite the home’s grand scale.
Shou Sugi Ban, the Japanese technique of charring and preserving wood, was applied throughout to add depth and texture, balancing the home’s clean minimalism with a layer of warmth, resulting in spaces that harmoniously blend these contrasting yet complementary design elements.
The spacious interiors artfully blend rustic and modern elements throughout.
Statement artwork by notable artists such as Banksy, Basquiat, Mr. Brainwash, David Yarrow, Pierce Meehan, and Nick Veasey is found throughout the residence, and every piece of furniture was carefully curated with both accessibility and individuality in mind. Stunning vintage finds and handcrafted details fill the space, a collection that took nearly two years to assemble.
Throughout the home, rustic and modern sensibilities weave together naturally, evident in elements such as the board-formed concrete fireplaces, contemporary spotlights, and carefully considered applications of limewash and Tadelakt.
What We Love About This Home
What strikes us most about this Westchester barn home is the extraordinary commitment to authenticity that runs through every design decision, from the stone veneer crafted from boulders unearthed during excavation to the weathered Hudson Valley barn wood that took months to source and match. Despite its grand scale, the warmth of the Shou Sugi Ban, the limewash, the handcrafted details, and the carefully curated vintage pieces make it feel genuinely lived in. The way four barn-like structures are woven together with steel and glass, each material either excavated or salvaged from the region, gives this home a rootedness that is rare at this level of design. That fabulous walkout lower level opening to an infinity pool and IPE deck? We could move in tomorrow.
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Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: 1890s Hudson Valley farmhouse gets a charming update with modern details and Shou Sugi Ban house blends with its woodsy setting in the Hudson Valley.
Open-concept kitchen with natural light, wooden ceiling beams, and modern design elements, perfect for family gatherings and cooking.
The lower level features a full walkout with a kitchenette, game and movie room, gym, and spa bath, all boasting views and access to a spectacular infinity pool and an expansive IPE deck.
PHOTOGRAPHER Jake Shea
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