The Hudson Valley Sports Barn was designed for a city-based owner seeking a weekend retreat for family and friends — a high-performance recreational facility accommodating tennis, basketball, volleyball, yoga, virtual golf, and a full entertainment program, while remaining in scale with the agrarian architecture of the surrounding region.

The building’s form references the century-old barns of the Hudson Valley. Shallow arches provide the interior clearance required for high tennis lobs and full-court basketball, while the roof’s curvature optimizes the seasonal performance of a 12,000-kilowatt photovoltaic array on the south slope. The exposed tongue-and-groove deck is finished in a white stain that distributes indirect light to meet U.S. Tennis Association Class I illumination standards, with a contrasting stain on the wood arches accentuating their form and grain.

The entertainment wing houses a home theater, dining and kitchen area, exercise studio, shower room, and an elevated viewing box overlooking the sport court. Cherry cabinetry and custom finishes establish a warm, high-quality interior, while serpentine valley rafters at the roof and dormer intersection add a subtle sculptural character to the second floor.