The parents retreat above is accessed via a transparent stair tower that is by day a contemplative space and by night, a lantern. Materials are simple and lightweight. Floors are Black Japanned chipboard;translucent polycarbonate sheeting wraps around the outer wall of the bridge and staircase. Colour sections refer to the landscape, either through contrast like Chinese red accents, or concurrence in Grey, White and natural weathering timber

The design infuses a forgotten industrial site with new life through thoughtful renovation and an engaging programmatic approach.Located on the scenic Mohawk River,the new Arkell Museum tells the multifaceted story of the intersection between local manufaturing, art and culture through the lens of the arts patronage of industrialist Bartlett Arkell, founder of Beech-Nut foods.The Arkell collection of the late 19th and early 20th century American art boasts works by Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper,Thomas Hart Benton, and Childe Hassam, which are further enriched by interactive exhibits showing artifacts from the Mohawk River Valley’s storied past.

The design’s conceptual strength comes from the spatial and programmatic striations which create overlaps between the exterior and the interior and between the various programmatic requirements creating a vibrant and creative work environment. The major programmatic categories are divided into the presentation, the processor, the nature zone, the work zone, social zone, recreation zone, transaction zone, chance event zone, instructional zone, etc. This technique provides maximum interface in between each striation, leading to higher permeability and interface in between the programs.

This modern residential architecture much more pay attention with up coming issue today such environment which become a huge challenges for an architect to build a home with eco friendly system. the modern residential architecture designed with materials: stone, wood, concrete which are simply striated or set in interlocking patterns.the modern residential architecture shared inter generational spaces such as the family room, kitchen and dining areas, and the fluid public domain of the lobby and living spaces.