Rural Connecticut hides a spectacularly modern residence: what used to be the site of a small local train depot is now the Depot House, a contemporary home designed by Gray Organschi Architecture. Running along the Bantam River in the late 19th century, the Shepaug River Valley Railroad ended with this structure that the architects used as the base for the new house.
“Two simple gable structures, oriented perpendicularly to each other, create space for a large open plan between them and refer, through their forms, to neighboring barns and to the region’s agricultural heritage. The house interior is lined with bleached pine; kitchen, dining, living and family rooms overlap each other and create a rich series of spatial experiences that accommodate relaxed weekend living. The living spaces open onto a lap pool which is edged in stone-lined gabion baskets and is surrounded by a cedar deck. Outdoor spaces provide views across the meadow to the Bantam River.”
If not for the quiet landscape and the thrill of living in harmony with the surrounding nature, this modern home would seem empty and sad. Natural materials used in the interior design ensure the atmosphere reflects the outdoors in a highly fashionable way, adding modern charm and bringing it to life.
