Architects: GRT Architects Project: Hudson River Renovation Location: New York, United States Photography: Nicole Franzen

建筑师：GRT建筑师项目：Hudson河翻修地点：纽约，美国摄影：Nicole Franzen

GRT was asked to renovate a mid-century home designed by one of the first female architects to graduate from Columbia University’s architecture program. She also happened to be the client’s grandmother. Situated high on the east bank of the Hudson River the house is a strong, rational design that foregrounds views and the connection to the natural world outside. Two 102-foot long beams run the length of the house, defining an east-west axis visible from every room. Six-inch terracotta tile covers the floor throughout.

GRT被要求对一栋由哥伦比亚大学建筑学专业毕业的第一批女性建筑师设计的中世纪住宅进行翻修。她也是客户的祖母。这座房子位于哈德逊河东岸的高处，是一种坚固、合理的设计，可以预见和连接外面的自然世界。两条102英尺长的横梁贯穿着房子的长度，定义了从每个房间可见的东西轴。6英寸的陶瓷砖覆盖了整个地板。

Our work was guided by the desire to accentuate what we found and complement it where necessary. Color and material choices were guided by the strength of the original design. Looking south to the Tappan Zee bridge and skyline of Manhattan, the natural field of view is far away and bright. We painted all walls and windows a low gloss black, effectively foregrounding the view over its frame. The only wood whose natural grain we exposed is the primary beams which travel the length of the house and orient all action within.

我们的工作以强调我们发现的内容并在必要时予以补充的愿望为指导。颜色和材料的选择是以原始设计的力量为指导的。南望塔潘桥和曼哈顿的天际线，自然视野是遥远而明亮的。我们把所有的墙壁和窗户都涂上了一层低光泽的黑色，有效地美化了框架上的景色。我们所接触到的天然谷物的唯一木材是主要的横梁，这些横梁穿过房子的长度，使所有的活动都在屋内进行。

New spaces were meant to be recognizable as such, but were articulated in a familiar language. The kitchen, breakfast nook, library and wet bar were moments where colors and materials change but subtly so.

新的空间本来是可以识别的，但却是用一种熟悉的语言表达出来的。厨房、早餐角落、图书馆和湿吧台都是颜色和材料变化的时刻，但也是微妙的变化。

Throughout GRT sought to reinforce the humble, honest character of the home, staying mindful of what the original architect appreciated sixty years ago: the architecture here is a quiet armature to frame views across the Hudson.

在整个GRT试图加强谦逊，诚实的家庭特征，保持对最初的建筑师欣赏60年前：这里的建筑是一个安静的电枢，以框架的观点横跨哈德逊河。