坐落于风景如画的哈德逊山谷，阿梅尼亚镇提供了一种宁静的乡村之美、丰富的历史和充满活力的社区生活的完美融合。背靠起伏的山丘和宁静的农田，这里是自然爱好者的理想避世之所。阿梅尼亚拥有著名的社区，如特劳特贝克（Troutbeck），一个历史悠久、转变为度假胜地的庄园，以及西洛岭（Silo Ridge），一个仅限会员的高尔夫社区，展现出优雅和魅力。通过便捷的通往地铁北区沃萨伊克（Metro-North Wassaic）车站的交通，阿梅尼亚与纽约市保持良好的连接，是一个将宁静乡村生活与城市便利完美结合的理想度假胜地。

“ Cascade House”，这座即将建造的住宅，体现了现代主义，结合了建筑和景观元素与当代设计原则。房屋坐落在一个倾斜的13英亩地块上，与地形相连，以充分利用阿梅尼亚及其周边的广阔景色。人们通过一条缓缓弯曲的小溪接近该地，从小溪延伸到周围森林的开阔地带。

该住宅有三个建筑体量。上部结构包含卧室和家庭办公室，悬浮在景观之上。中部体量专注于社交空间，封闭在落地玻璃之中，配有大型滑动门，将内部与周围环境连接起来。下部体量则嵌入地下，是一个带有座位、户外厨房、餐食区或可选泳池区域的外部硬质景观区域。这些体量顺山而下，提供无障碍的自然景观和远处视野。

走近住宅，材料的交织让人印象深刻。石材包裹的车道墙无缝过渡到上部体量的裸露基础墙上。在其上方，悬浮着包裹着轻质风化砖的上部体量。生活空间盒子在三面墙展示了木模混凝土，另一面则是红木与全高玻璃的结合。在这些盒子之间是一个入口区，混合了木材和玻璃，配有绿色屋顶。

在这座住宅中，景观和建筑平等发挥作用。每个体量之间都有一个独特的景观特征。上部景观包括特殊植物围绕入口庭院，绿色屋顶植物和通过前厅可见的土著植物倾斜小丘。下部景观则采用透水铺装，允许客厅通过可开启的门流向户外的座位和餐饮区。

室内空间无缝展开，简约的线条、开放的空间与控制的材料调色板相结合，形成了顺畅的流动感。房子的中心是开放式公共空间，客厅、餐厅和厨房的天花板为10英尺，家庭房则为13英尺。这些空间沐浴在朝南面的全高窗户和门带来的自然光中。天花板为红木铺设，地面为铸造混凝土。一个包裹着大理石的特色墙壁配有一个双面壁炉，将客厅和餐厅分隔开。美食厨房配备红木和涂漆木橱柜、米勒（Miele）电器，以及一个宽敞的铸造混凝土岛台。还有一个大型步入式食品储藏室，以提供额外的存储空间和电器。

主要住宅配备四间宽敞的卧室，每间均带独立浴室。主套房拥有一个宽敞的定制步入式衣橱，水疗般的浴室和一个私人露台。

在整个设计中，可持续设计原则得以无缝整合，包括广泛的绝缘、三层木窗、节能机械系统和全电器具。最终的结果是形式与功能的和谐融合，奢华、自然和人类体验在此完美共存。

在一个历史、自然与现代优雅交汇的城镇中，Cascade House 提供了完美的度假之所——阿梅尼亚的宁静与当代生活艺术在此相遇。

Nestled in the scenic Hudson Valley, the town of Amenia offers a peaceful blend of rural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community life. Surrounded by rolling hills and tranquil farmlands, it’s the perfect escape for nature lovers. Home to renowned communities like Troutbeck, a historic estate turned retreat, and Silo Ridge, a members-only golf community, Amenia offers elegance and charm. With easy access to the Metro-North Wassaic station, the town is well-connected to New York City, making it an ideal getaway that combines serene countryside living with urban convenience.

The "Cascade House", a to-be-built residence, embodies modernism, blending architectural and landscaped elements with contemporary design principles. Situated on a sloping 13-acre plot, the home connects with the site’s topography to take advantage of expansive views of Amenia and beyond. One approaches the site via a gently curving creek leading to a clearing in the surrounding woods.

The home features three architectural volumes. The upper structure, containing bedrooms and a home office, floats above the landscape. The central volume, dedicated to social spaces, is enclosed in floor-to-ceiling glass with large sliding doors connecting the interior to the surroundings. The lower volume is sunken into the earth, an exterior hardscaped area with seating, outdoor kitchen, dining, or the optional pool area. These volumes cascade down the mountainside, offering unobstructed views of nature and vistas beyond.

Approaching the residence, one is struck by the interplay of materials. The stone-clad driveway walls seamlessly transition into the exposed foundation walls for the upper volume. On top of this floats the upper volume, clad in light, weathered brick. The living space box showcases board-formed concrete on three walls and mahogany with full-height glazing on the other. Between these boxes is an entry area, a mix of wood and glass with a green roof.

In this home, the landscape plays an equal role with architecture. Between each volume is a signature landscape feature. The upper landscape includes specialty plantings framing the entry court, green roof plantings, and a sloping hill of native planting visible through the foyer. The lower landscape features pervious paving, allowing the living room to flow outdoors through operable doors to seating and dining areas.

Inside, the interior unfolds with an effortless flow, characterized by clean lines, open spaces, and a restrained palette of materials. The heart of the house is the open-plan public spaces with 10’ ceilings in the living room, dining, kitchen, and 13’ ceilings in the family room. These spaces are bathed in natural light from the full-height windows and doors on the south face. There is a slated mahogany ceiling and cast concrete floors. A marble-clad feature wall with a double-sided fireplace separates the living and dining rooms. The gourmet kitchen features mahogany and lacquered wood cabinetry, Miele appliances, and an expansive cast concrete island. There is a large walk-in pantry for extra storage and appliances.

The principal residence boasts four generously proportioned bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom. The primary suite has an expansive custom walk-in closet, a spa-like bathroom, and a private terrace.

Throughout, sustainable design principles are seamlessly integrated, with extensive insulation, triple-pane wood windows, energy-efficient mechanical systems, and fully electric appliances. The result is a harmonious fusion of form and function, where luxury, nature, and human experience coexist in perfect balance.

In a town where history, nature, and modern elegance converge, the Cascade House offers the perfect retreat—where the serenity of Amenia meets the art of contemporary living. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC