New Hillside Estate & Pavilion

Set on an expansive hillside parcel overlooking the Hudson River, this private estate is a carefully orchestrated dialogue between classic European elegance and contemporary modernism. The property comprises an 8,000 square foot limestone main residence and a 3,500 square foot steel and glass pavilion, each conceived as a distinct yet complementary architectural expression.

The main house, designed in collaboration with Project Director AK Design Group, draws inspiration from 1940s modern French architecture. Its planning is rooted in classical principles, organized around a strong central axis with the primary living spaces symmetrically arranged to either side. On the ground floor, this axis culminates at a fireplace that anchors the kitchen and family room, creating a natural focal point for daily life and gathering.

Just beyond, a dramatic two story stair hall rises beneath a skylit atrium, introducing natural light deep into the home. The grand stair connects to the private upper level, which includes the primary suite, three children's bedrooms, and the upper gallery of a two story library, reinforcing the sense of vertical openness and quiet monumentality throughout the residence.

In deliberate counterpoint, the adjoining pavilion embraces a lighter, more transparent architectural language. Low slung and expansive, the steel and glass structure functions as a pool house and indoor outdoor entertainment destination, housing spa amenities including a steam room, sauna, oversized jacuzzi, and luxurious dressing rooms. Additional program elements, such as a private barber shop and ritual mikvah, underscore the pavilion's role as a space dedicated to wellness, ritual, and retreat.

The pavilion's upper level, accessed by a steel and glass stair, contains the owner's office, conference area, walk in humidor, and a large gymnasium. A generous terrace and outdoor seating areas extend the experience into the landscape, framing sweeping views across the Hudson River Valley and reinforcing the estate's seamless connection between architecture and site.