Upstate New York guesthouse perched on glacial boulders by Of Possible
Vincent Appel, an architect from the Brooklyn studio Of Possible, has finalized The Findling, a 1,000 sq ft guesthouse located in Columbia County, New York, for a couple from Manhattan. This guesthouse serves as a counterpart to their glass-and-steel weekend residence, focusing on themes of regeneration and healing. Appel elevated the structure above a historic stone wall from the late 18th century, utilizing boulders—two granite-gneiss from the site and two 12-foot stones from a nearby quarry. The timber-clad design includes expansive glass areas, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and an open-concept living area with a serpentine marble island. Notable furnishings feature works by Herzog & de Meuron, Finn Juhl, Hans Wegner, and Mike Ruiz-Serra. The term The Findling translates to 'orphan' and 'glacial erratic' in German.
Key facts
- Guesthouse designed by Vincent Appel of Of Possible in Columbia County, New York
- Perched on four glacial boulders, including two from the property and two from a quarry
- Boulders are granite-gneiss, trimmed and secured with stainless steel pins
- Entry via stainless steel staircase beneath the house, referencing Le Corbusier's La Tourette monastery
- Interiors clad in timber, with large glass expanses for energy efficiency
- Kitchen island carved from serpentine marble, same stone as Seagram Building
- Furniture includes Herzog & de Meuron cork stools, Finn Juhl and Hans Wegner pieces, and Mike Ruiz-Serra coffee table
- Named The Findling, German for 'orphan' and 'glacial erratic'
Entities
Artists
- Vincent Appel
- Isamu Noguchi
- Le Corbusier
- Mies van der Rohe
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Finn Juhl
- Hans Wegner
- Mike Ruiz-Serra
- Anna Fixsen
Institutions
- Of Possible
- Wallpaper*
- Serpentine Gallery
- Seagram Building
- ELLE DECOR
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Hudson River Valley
- Long Island
- Niagara Falls
- Columbia County
- New York City
- Manhattan
- Norway
- Lyon
- France