Life · Home & design · published 2026-08-24 · via Architectural Digest

A Mirrored Aluminum Retreat in the Hudson Valley Blends Modular Precision with Open Living

Architects Max Worrell and Jejon Yeung have completed their first personal residence, a 1,500-square-foot retreat on six wooded acres in upstate New York. The structure is clad in reflective corrugated aluminum and built from seven-foot cubic modules, with all windows and key interior elements matching that exact dimension. Inside, a T-shaped ash-wood core houses bathrooms and storage, while the open layout encourages indoor-outdoor living.

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The couple's seven-foot modular system extends beyond the building envelope—the plunge pool, kitchen island, and bed platform all share that exact dimension, creating a consistent design language throughout the property. The aluminum cladding continues six inches into the ground, reinforcing the structure's sculptural, object-like presence in the woodland setting.

The interior divides into communal and private zones, with the T-shaped ash core providing two skylit bathrooms and storage. Vintage furnishings by Le

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