Pound Ridge House

Pound Ridge House, designed by KieranTimberlake, is a 5,250-square-foot residence sited on a south-facing escarpment in a heavily forested area. The challenging topography, defined by a dramatic rise from wetland to ridge and patterned by historic fieldstone walls, shaped the design direction. The clients asked for a house deeply connected to the woods—one that brought the forest experience into daily living and offered open, naturally lit rooms for both quiet retreat and social gatherings. The house is anchored directly within two natural rock 'rooms' beneath the ridge, which are separated by a small ravine. Three volumes are arranged to nestle into the existing stone enclosures, integrating new stone walls with the site's geological features. The arrangement follows the contours of the terrain, further expressed by an entry sequence that ascends from a pond at the base of the ridge, winding around boulders and remnants of old farm walls. Inside, movement continues along a path that connects the home to the landscape, passing beneath a glass bridge and guiding both occupants and water through and around the building. Consistent use of elemental materials and expansive glazing ensures changing light and seasons are always present, reinforcing the relationship between architecture and setting.