House in Millbrook

A modern two-story house with large windows sits behind a manicured lawn, surrounded by tall trees. A peaceful pond in the foreground reflects the greenery and the house, all under clear, golden evening sunlight.
A two-story white house with columns, round upper windows, and a red front door is lit warmly inside. The home is framed by two leafy trees and sits under a clear blue sky, with a gravel driveway leading to the entrance.
A white seashell-shaped decorative element sits on a ledge against a cream-colored clapboard wall. Part of an octagonal window with red trim and white curtains is visible in the upper left corner. The architectural details appear clean and classic.
A white, two-story house with black shutters and red doors sits behind a lush, colorful garden filled with green plants, purple and yellow flowers, and a stone pathway leading to the front entrance. The sky is clear and blue.
A white house with a porch sits on a grassy lawn bordered by trees and hedges, under a clear blue sky. The porch has chairs and is partly shaded. Sunlight brightens the scene, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
A sunlit porch at a charming house in Millbrook features wicker and wooden furniture, red cushions, potted flowers, a small table with snacks, and a green lawn with trees in the background. White columns frame the space. The scene is bright, cozy, and welcoming.
A white historic house features a central rounded tower, red front door, tall windows, black shutters, a wraparound porch on the left, and neat landscaping. The sky is clear and blue, and trees and grass surround the home.
White building facade with decorative molding above red-trimmed windows. Three relief sculptures of leaping animals, likely hares or deer, are centered above each window. The Millbrook House architecture features curved walls and geometric railings.
A modern white building stands in the distance on a snowy landscape. Three tall, leafless trees are in the foreground, with more trees and rocks partly covered in snow scattered throughout the scene. The sky is overcast.
A bright hallway in a House in Millbrook with a domed skylight features purple hexagonal floor tiles, a floral sofa, a round table with flowers, a bust sculpture, and French doors opening to a green garden. Art and decorative items adorn the cream-colored walls.
A grand hallway with cream-colored columns, ornate railing, and marble busts on pedestals. A geometric window set in a green wall lets in natural light. An elegant, circular chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The style is classical and refined.
Circular view looking up at a decorative ceiling with a central square skylight, bordered by ornate Greek key patterns, red dots, and classical reliefs in surrounding arches; architectural symmetry dominates the image.
View from above of a living room with glossy purple hexagon tile floor, a round table with flowers in the center, a colorful patterned sofa, antique furniture, and an open door letting in natural light.
Elegant living room in a charming House in Millbrook with coral walls, an ornate chandelier, large windows, a mix of colorful sofas and armchairs, fireplace with a mirror above, potted plant, patterned rug, art and books on tables, and various decorative objects thoughtfully arranged throughout the space.
A cozy living room with a lit fireplace, stack of books on a curved wooden coffee table, patterned sofa, magenta armchair, floral rug, and pink walls. Tall windows with green curtains flank the fireplace, and a mirror hangs above the mantle. A white glass-fronted display cabinet with yellow lighting holds vintage artifacts, books, and curios. Its built into a pink wall near patterned curtains, a sconce, a chair, and a classical-style bust atop a tall pedestal.
A round, elegant dining table with four chairs sits in a room of a charming House in Millbrook, framed by glossy maroon walls, large windows with yellow patterned drapes, a floral centerpiece, and a blue glass chandelier above. Shelves, decorative objects, and sconces accent the space.
A bright room with glossy pink walls, a round tan rug, a dining table with chairs, patterned yellow curtains, a built-in glass cabinet with decor, wall sconces, and a glimpse of another room with blue vases and wooden furniture. A sunlit bar nook with colorful glass bottles on shelves, framed photos on both walls, and a wooden counter holding various liquor bottles, glasses, limes, tonic water, ice bucket, and a bowl of nuts. Outside, green grass and trees are visible.
A colorful living room with deep red walls, floral curtains, a green sofa with red cushions, a blue plaid armchair, bookshelves, a glass coffee table with books and decor, and a window with wooden blinds letting in sunlight.
Bright Millbrook kitchen with cream cabinets, marble island, open shelving, apples in a bowl, and potted plants. There’s a wooden desk and chairs by tall windows, patterned wallpaper above the cabinets, and modern stainless appliances. Natural light fills the house’s inviting space.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, marble island, open shelves holding cookware, orange Dutch ovens, fresh bread, and veggies on counters, a red brick backsplash, and patterned wallpaper trim. Natural light highlights clean, organized surfaces and kitchen tools.
A staircase with white railing and purple carpet leads up against a blue geometric-patterned wall. Two circular black wall decor pieces and a red wall sconce create a face-like illusion. Olive green curtains frame the scene. A staircase with purple carpet leads up past blue geometric-patterned wallpaper. A window lets in natural light. Three plates hang on the wall. At the base, a red door opens to green outdoors. A table with books, lamp, and flowers sits by the stairs.
Elegant Millbrook bedroom with green and gold walls, a red upholstered bed, floral pillows, a checkered blanket, ornate desk with books and flowers, classic chair, framed art, green side table, and patterned rug; sunlight streams through the window with peach drapes—an inviting retreat in the heart of this charming house.
A cozy Millbrook living room with a lit fireplace, yellow patterned wallpaper, framed art above the mantle, and a floral upholstered armchair with a matching ottoman. An open book rests on the ottoman, and a colorful rug and green side table are in front, making this House feel warm and inviting.
A bathroom in the Millbrook House with mustard yellow walls, white trim, and dark wood floors. It features a clawfoot tub, double sink with blue towels, a red rug, a framed photo, greenery in a vase, and an open door showing a sunlit room. Mirrors and light fixtures line the wall.
Built-in twin bed with blue-and-white striped wallpaper surrounds, matching bedspread, and shelves holding books. A colorful painting hangs above the bed. A small table with flowers and books is on the left. The ceiling also features matching stripes. Rug on dark wood floor.
Blue wallpaper with white patterns covers a small bathroom in this charming house in Millbrook, featuring a white sink with a chrome stand. An ornate mirror with blue and gold detailing hangs above, flanked by two sconces. A vase of purple flowers and folded towels rest on the countertop, while the toilet sits near a window that fills the space with natural light.

House in Millbrook

Inspired by local examples of Greek Revival architecture as well as the work of Benjamin Henry Latrobe and John Staub, the design of this 4,200 square foot house demonstrates how historical examples can be used as a springboard for imaginative solutions for new architecture. While many characteristics of the house are classical, it is still thoroughly contemporary. Each of the four facades is symmetrical but has its own character. Though the interior architecture is traditional, the layout is virtually an open plan with the central atrium, kitchen, dining room, living room and stair hall all open to each other — an aspect that makes the house feel less formal even though the rooms are still clearly defined by ceilings and proportions. To bring natural light into the middle of the house, PPA centered the ground floor on an atrium lit by a laylight, emblazoned with concentric circles of stars, over a round opening that penetrates the vault between the entry hall and the second floor. The house is wood frame with cedar siding; environmental elements include a rain screen siding layer, a two-part insulation system, a full radiant floor by Warmboard, a high efficiency boiler, and LED high efficiency lighting throughout. This house is the subject of A House in the Country (Vendome Press, 2016). 

Partner-in-Charge: James Taylor 

Design Director: Gregory Gilmartin

Associates: Matthew Cummings, Arthur Rollin, Cecilia Rodgers, Timothy P. Kelly, Genevieve Irwin

Landscape Design: Katie Ridder with Edmund Hollander Landscape Design 

Interior Design: Katie Ridder Inc.

Photography: Eric Piasecki

A modern two-story house with large windows sits behind a manicured lawn, surrounded by tall trees. A peaceful pond in the foreground reflects the greenery and the house, all under clear, golden evening sunlight.
A two-story white house with columns, round upper windows, and a red front door is lit warmly inside. The home is framed by two leafy trees and sits under a clear blue sky, with a gravel driveway leading to the entrance.
A white seashell-shaped decorative element sits on a ledge against a cream-colored clapboard wall. Part of an octagonal window with red trim and white curtains is visible in the upper left corner. The architectural details appear clean and classic.
A white, two-story house with black shutters and red doors sits behind a lush, colorful garden filled with green plants, purple and yellow flowers, and a stone pathway leading to the front entrance. The sky is clear and blue.
A white house with a porch sits on a grassy lawn bordered by trees and hedges, under a clear blue sky. The porch has chairs and is partly shaded. Sunlight brightens the scene, creating a peaceful and inviting atmosphere.
A sunlit porch at a charming house in Millbrook features wicker and wooden furniture, red cushions, potted flowers, a small table with snacks, and a green lawn with trees in the background. White columns frame the space. The scene is bright, cozy, and welcoming.
A white historic house features a central rounded tower, red front door, tall windows, black shutters, a wraparound porch on the left, and neat landscaping. The sky is clear and blue, and trees and grass surround the home.
White building facade with decorative molding above red-trimmed windows. Three relief sculptures of leaping animals, likely hares or deer, are centered above each window. The Millbrook House architecture features curved walls and geometric railings.
A modern white building stands in the distance on a snowy landscape. Three tall, leafless trees are in the foreground, with more trees and rocks partly covered in snow scattered throughout the scene. The sky is overcast.
A bright hallway in a House in Millbrook with a domed skylight features purple hexagonal floor tiles, a floral sofa, a round table with flowers, a bust sculpture, and French doors opening to a green garden. Art and decorative items adorn the cream-colored walls.
A grand hallway with cream-colored columns, ornate railing, and marble busts on pedestals. A geometric window set in a green wall lets in natural light. An elegant, circular chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The style is classical and refined.
Circular view looking up at a decorative ceiling with a central square skylight, bordered by ornate Greek key patterns, red dots, and classical reliefs in surrounding arches; architectural symmetry dominates the image.
View from above of a living room with glossy purple hexagon tile floor, a round table with flowers in the center, a colorful patterned sofa, antique furniture, and an open door letting in natural light.
Elegant living room in a charming House in Millbrook with coral walls, an ornate chandelier, large windows, a mix of colorful sofas and armchairs, fireplace with a mirror above, potted plant, patterned rug, art and books on tables, and various decorative objects thoughtfully arranged throughout the space.
A cozy living room with a lit fireplace, stack of books on a curved wooden coffee table, patterned sofa, magenta armchair, floral rug, and pink walls. Tall windows with green curtains flank the fireplace, and a mirror hangs above the mantle.
A white glass-fronted display cabinet with yellow lighting holds vintage artifacts, books, and curios. Its built into a pink wall near patterned curtains, a sconce, a chair, and a classical-style bust atop a tall pedestal.
A round, elegant dining table with four chairs sits in a room of a charming House in Millbrook, framed by glossy maroon walls, large windows with yellow patterned drapes, a floral centerpiece, and a blue glass chandelier above. Shelves, decorative objects, and sconces accent the space.
A bright room with glossy pink walls, a round tan rug, a dining table with chairs, patterned yellow curtains, a built-in glass cabinet with decor, wall sconces, and a glimpse of another room with blue vases and wooden furniture.
A sunlit bar nook with colorful glass bottles on shelves, framed photos on both walls, and a wooden counter holding various liquor bottles, glasses, limes, tonic water, ice bucket, and a bowl of nuts. Outside, green grass and trees are visible.
A colorful living room with deep red walls, floral curtains, a green sofa with red cushions, a blue plaid armchair, bookshelves, a glass coffee table with books and decor, and a window with wooden blinds letting in sunlight.
Bright Millbrook kitchen with cream cabinets, marble island, open shelving, apples in a bowl, and potted plants. There’s a wooden desk and chairs by tall windows, patterned wallpaper above the cabinets, and modern stainless appliances. Natural light fills the house’s inviting space.
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, marble island, open shelves holding cookware, orange Dutch ovens, fresh bread, and veggies on counters, a red brick backsplash, and patterned wallpaper trim. Natural light highlights clean, organized surfaces and kitchen tools.
A staircase with white railing and purple carpet leads up against a blue geometric-patterned wall. Two circular black wall decor pieces and a red wall sconce create a face-like illusion. Olive green curtains frame the scene.
A staircase with purple carpet leads up past blue geometric-patterned wallpaper. A window lets in natural light. Three plates hang on the wall. At the base, a red door opens to green outdoors. A table with books, lamp, and flowers sits by the stairs.
Elegant Millbrook bedroom with green and gold walls, a red upholstered bed, floral pillows, a checkered blanket, ornate desk with books and flowers, classic chair, framed art, green side table, and patterned rug; sunlight streams through the window with peach drapes—an inviting retreat in the heart of this charming house.
A cozy Millbrook living room with a lit fireplace, yellow patterned wallpaper, framed art above the mantle, and a floral upholstered armchair with a matching ottoman. An open book rests on the ottoman, and a colorful rug and green side table are in front, making this House feel warm and inviting.
A bathroom in the Millbrook House with mustard yellow walls, white trim, and dark wood floors. It features a clawfoot tub, double sink with blue towels, a red rug, a framed photo, greenery in a vase, and an open door showing a sunlit room. Mirrors and light fixtures line the wall.
Built-in twin bed with blue-and-white striped wallpaper surrounds, matching bedspread, and shelves holding books. A colorful painting hangs above the bed. A small table with flowers and books is on the left. The ceiling also features matching stripes. Rug on dark wood floor.
Blue wallpaper with white patterns covers a small bathroom in this charming house in Millbrook, featuring a white sink with a chrome stand. An ornate mirror with blue and gold detailing hangs above, flanked by two sconces. A vase of purple flowers and folded towels rest on the countertop, while the toilet sits near a window that fills the space with natural light.

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