The Pound Ridge House, designed by the US firm KieranTimberlake, is a mirrored home situated on a 33-acre forested property in Pound Ridge, New York. This 5,250-square-foot residence, built over six years, is listed for $15 million. It features a facade of highly polished stainless steel that reflects the surrounding woods and rocky outcrops, allowing it to seemingly disappear into the landscape, particularly during different seasons, such as appearing brilliant in crimson and orange in the fall or blending into a snowscape in winter.
The clients, a couple with grown children, sought a design that respected the challenging terrain, which included wetlands and steep slopes. The architects worked with glacial outcroppings, placing three structural volumes on a flat area just below a ridge. These volumes, made of insulated panels of zinc-coated copper, polished stainless steel, and glass, were assembled off-site and then lifted into place, a method chosen to minimize environmental impact compared to traditional construction.
Inside, the home features largely white oak interiors, including floors, windows, and ceilings, which exude a natural calm and reflect sunlight. The design emphasizes sustainability with triple-pane windows, a geothermal system, and a highly efficient energy envelope. The property itself has undergone mindful restoration of natural vegetation, including shade-loving perennials, ferns, and a moss garden, resulting in a healthier landscape than before construction. This house is described as both functional from the interior and sculptural from the exterior, truly a "piece of art."
