Embraced by the South Hampton woods in upstate New York, this residence - in harmony with two art studios - shelters a peaceful landscaped clearing anchored by a sculpted pool. A regulated patchwork of building materials create surface textures and patterns that flow around corners, connect the ground to the sky, and map through to interior spaces. Integration of alternative and sustainable materials include SIPs, geothermal energy heat sourcing, and a photo-voltaic array. This comfortably eclectic retreat contemplates resourceful living at a hyper-creative level. Photos by: Brian Vandenbrink