Buildable plan: Balsam, The Catskill Project, Livingston Manor, NY 12758

Welcome to The Balsam: TCP's first build. Strikingly modern yet harmonious with the surrounding landscape, you may first notice the home's piece de resistance feature corner, fully glazed with European triple-pane windows and clad in rich black Shou Sugi Ban Japanese charred siding. This architectural wonder proudly defines a triple height living space within. Reusable CupaClad slate tile wraps the base of the building, and the rest is local Hemlock-a vernacular ode to the native wood used to build barns in the region for generations. As you enter the house you find yourself in an expansive living space with seamlessly integrated open kitchen and dining. The space is luminous and punctuated with generously sized windows, that ensure the beautiful outdoors is never far away. The kitchen has top of the line stainless steel appliances and the floors and ceilings are site-salvaged and locally milled - just one of the many testaments to TCP's philosophy of circular economy and closed systems. Located on the first floor, the primary bedroom is spacious and bright, with large windows, custom millwork, a walk-in closet, and luxurious ensuite bath with a soaking tub, glass shower, double-vanity. Head up the stairs to the second floor to find two generously sized outdoor decks, the second full bathroom, and two additional bedrooms with generous windows and ample storage space are adjacent. Complimented with a double-height lounge that overlooks the gracious living area below.