A dreamy writer?s studio rises in the woods
Durston Saylor
Custom-built for daydreaming and crafting poetry The ask was simple enough: Design a standalone writer?s studio that could house the client?s collection of 1,700 poetry books and provide him with a serene space for writing and thinking.
The result" This dreamy, rustic-yet-modern retreat in the woods of Greenwich, Connecticut. Designed by architect Eric J. Smith for a retired banker who moonlights as a poet, the 650-square-foot studio is clad in fieldstone, bluestone, and glass, and seems to grow straight out of the forest like a rock formation.
Durston Saylor
The interior opens with a library, where blocky wooden shelves filled with books create a dramatic entrance to the idyllic writing setup: A large wooden desk framed by a 16-foot wide window facing the forest. ?It?s virtually impossible not to feel a deep sense of peace sitting at the simple desk along a 16-foot window wall,? the architect said.
In case inspiration doesn?t strike, a staircase leads up to a second level rooftop terrace. There?s also a trundle bed that hides under the stairs, for those moments when the writing just isn?t going as planned.
Durston Saylor
Durston Saylor
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