Project: Beacon House
Architects: StudioSC
Location: Beacon, New York, United States
Area: 3,700 SF
Year 2017
Photography Courtesy of StudiosC
Nestled in upstate New York, Beacon House by StudioSC is a bold reinterpretation of a traditional home—thoughtfully reimagined for a client who lives at the intersection of architecture and visual storytelling. Designed for a video editor and architectural photographer, the renovation embraces clarity, spatial flow, and crafted contrast, transforming an outdated structure into a space rooted in creativity and connection.
Honoring the Old, Reworking the New
The original house offered rich character, yet its layout didn’t reflect how the homeowner lived and worked. Social and private areas felt disconnected, with missed opportunities for natural flow and functional use. In response, StudioSC stripped the interiors back to their bones, removing walls and finishes to reconfigure the home for openness and purpose. Importantly, the design retained the soul of the original structure, while giving it a new rhythm.
A Staircase That Redefines the Core
At the heart of the renovation is a striking cantilevered staircase built from solid oak and steel. Rising to a previously inaccessible loft space, the staircase now acts as both a sculptural element and a functional centerpiece. Its clean lines and material richness create a visual anchor, connecting the lower level to an upper retreat that had once been closed off entirely. This bold gesture reclaims vertical space and invites new forms of living into the home.
Light, Texture, and Creative Potential
Beyond structural changes, the renovation carefully curates materials and finishes that reflect the owner’s visual sensibility. Natural light flows freely through the new open layout, enhancing the textures of wood, steel, and exposed surfaces. Every detail was chosen to support both aesthetic precision and daily comfort, making the space ideal for relaxation, inspiration, and creative work.
Beacon House: A Home with Visual Clarity
Beacon House stands as a testament to architectural storytelling—where every move supports how the occupant lives and sees the world. StudioSC’s intervention balances preservation with reinvention, resulting in a home that is both grounded in its context and elevated in its vision. By transforming constraint into opportunity, the project offers a powerful example of how thoughtful design can illuminate potential in even the most familiar of spaces.
