Forma Architects Complete Cedar-Clad Hudson Valley House with Dynamic Appearance
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Summary
US architecture studio Forma has completed a cedar-clad, cube-like house in New York's Hudson Valley that changes appearance based on viewing angle and lighting conditions. The 1,474-square-foot residence was designed by Forma principals Miroslava Brooks and Daniel Markiewicz as a country weekend house for their own use. The house features a distinctive design with angled legs that lift it above the gently sloping hill, creating a dynamic visual effect that transforms with different perspectives and light conditions.
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The 1,474-square-foot (137-square-metre) residence was designed by Forma principals Miroslava Brooks and Daniel Markiewicz, who wanted to build a country weekend house for their own use.
Forma has created a cedar-clad, cube-like house that changes appearance based on angle and lighting on a gently sloping hill in the Hudson Valley.
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