Hudson Lookout, designed by Kimberly Peck Architect, is a modern watchtower home located in the Catskill Mountains, United States. Completed in 2021, the house features a unique three-story cube design with random-shaped windows to highlight the surrounding mountain views. The interior includes a stacked steel staircase leading to a rooftop deck, and energy-efficient elements like SIP panels and radiant heating.

Energy efficiency and unique features characterise Hudson Lookout
Kimberly Peck Architect has completed a Watchtower-like home in Catskill, United States designed to feature a cubic shape.
The Hudson Lookout can be defined by its modern cuboid massing along with the window arrangements that were specifically configured for maximum views. The owner defined it as a ?modern watchtower? as it is located in the Catskill Mountains, which reflects the design approach of the residential space.
New home features cubic massing and random fenestrations
The client aimed to build a standout property located on a hill in the Hudson Valley. Hudson Lookout was designed to be rented for short-term vacation stays, which is a popular activity in the area.
The client came to Kimberly Peck Architect with the conceptualized form fully determined: the house is an extruded 20-foot (6.1-metre) square sited at the top of the small hill on the property. The owner took care of the windows’ configuration and random pattern on the exterior to take advantage of the specific views acros...