Yale Residence

PROJECT TYPE
Residential

LOCATION
Stockbridge, MA

PROJECT SQ FT
4,300 sq ft

COMPLETION DATE
Multiple Phases
1995-2003

Where beauty
meets functionality.

An existing 'Farmhouse' constructed in the late 1970's was reinvisioned with numerous additions and alterations to enhance the humble nature of the structure to function as a second home for a Manhattan based doctor who would eventually retire to the property. The existing parcel and farmhouse is located in an area of Stockbridge, MA which is home to significant estates and the masterplan envisioned incrementally aligning the properties design to align with the owner's desires and the fabric of the region.

The masterplan and house design evolved synergistically between owner, landscape architect and architect. Many of the residences design evolutions were based on the landscape master plan and surrounding views of the Berkshires. Primary elements included and expanded wrap around porch at the entry court, the introduction of a 'farm kitchen, dining and family room space', greenhouse elements overlooking a 'Secret Garden', a contemporary 'Master bedroom suite', accommodations for a two level library and an enhanced finished walk out basement opening up to the 'Secret Garden'.