The Hudson Studios
2015 | Tony Thompson / Margaret Saliske Studio, Hudson, NY
This studio and residence for two artists is set in the context of a historic neighborhood in Hudson, NY. The project was conceived as two separate volumes, detailed and articulated according to the specific requirements of each artist. The design process resulted in two structures of similar mass but with distinctly different characters that echo the personalities of their respective inhabitants....read more
Each building is a self-sufficient structure responding to the particular artistic process and personal needs of its artist. Bridging the two volumes is a negative space containing a kitchen, dining room, and covered outdoor terrace. This space between provides an intimate setting for social interaction, contrasting with the dramatic individual workspaces.
The building is a subtle meditation on the inherent tension between the personal space necessary for artistic creation and a desire for connection.
Designed with the Passive House standard as a guide, this artist's studio and residence features exterior walls constructed with Insulated Concrete Forms, triple-glazed fiberglass windows, a rain-screen siding, an energy recovery unit for ventilation, and a high-efficiency gas boiler providing radiant heat.
Photography by Daniel Karp