Ricco Residence
Woodstock, New York
New three bedroom residence including
offices, studio, and solarium.
3,300 sq. ft.
1994

Site
To repair damage from an old gravel pit, the house was placed at the rear of a 10-acre meadow surrounded by stonewalls and mature forest. The barreled roofs and soft colors suggest a careful fit with the dramatic Catskill Mountain site.

Building
The house was designed as a home as well as therapist’s office, painting studio, and upstate gallery for a New York City artist and gallery owner. The Ricco residence attempts to marry urban sensibilities and working lives with passion for the outdoors and the need for a quiet retreat. These are achieved through the large soaring spaces, much stone and concrete tile, and simple elegant shapes.

Materials
Wood frame and poured concrete walls, stucco exteriors, terrazzo and tile floors, concrete countertops, lacquered MDF cabinetry, Hypalon and metal roofing.