Hudson River House

The property at Hudson River House is an ecologically and historically significant 129-acre

site adjacent to the Hudson River. Our first responsibility was the development of

the private residential space, providing a platform for the client’s personal enjoyment

as well as the capacity to host various events. The larger site also incorporates a

conservation easement, permanently ensuring that the property’s scenic and natural

characters are protected for future generations. The arrangement between the owners

of the property, Scenic Hudson, and the Open Space Institute highlights the success of

public and private partnerships working towards conservation.

Dirtworks was responsible for creating a resilient landscape here, working closely with

environmental, biological and community interests to explore a holistic approach to

ecological restoration and long-term resiliency. To do so, the design team explored

strategies for revitalizing trails while restoring local ecosystems and highlighting the

site’s diverse plant communities.

Hudson River House is a space for enjoying nature, but also a manifestation of the identity

of the local place, with a social and ecological history and a confluence of landscape

systems.

Location
Garrison, NY

Size
129 acres

Completion
2016

Collaborators
RAAD Architects