Kuća s devet kvadrata nastala je iz višegodišnje suradnje multidisciplinarnog umjetnika Zaka Kitnicka i cijenjenog arhitekta Francesca Galetta. U svom je središtu autentična seoska kuća koja se pridružuje i inspirira vernacularom brutalističkih vila sredine stoljeća rasprostranjenih po njemačkim, austrijskim i skandinavskim ruralnim krajobrazima. Dom je minimalističke strukture kako bi mogao podržati neizbježno maksimalistički stil života - opsežna kolekcija umjetnina i osebujni namještaj uspijevaju u ovom domu uz prepunu slikarsku radionicu i vanjsku opremu za istraživanje okolne prirode.

Svaka karakteristika doma osmišljena je kako bi bila funkcionalna i ugodna oku; naposljetku, tim koji stoji iza kuće proveo je više od 2 godine planirajući dizajn koji adresira svako zamislivo ergonomsko i ekološko pitanje. Filozofija devet kvadrata življenja, razvijena sredinom 1900-ih od strane nevjerojatnog arhitekta i profesora Johna Hejduka, osjeća se u rasporedu i protoku prostora kuće.

Na prizemlju se nalaze dvostrani dnevni boravak, blagovaonica i kuhinja, svi u međusobnom toku i učvršćeni mramornim kaminom i 3 velika staklena vrata koja se otvaraju na vanjsku terasu s prekrasnim pogledom. Kuhinja sadrži danske dizajnirane Reform kuhinjske elemente, Bardiglio mramor i aparate Fisher Paykel. Ured/slikarska radionica, praonica, suhi bar i praonica rublja dopunjuju glavni kat.

Središnji arhitektonski komad kuće je čvrste bijele hrastove stepenice koje vode na drugi kat. Četiri spavaće sobe na katu, iako prostrane, mnogo su privatnije i intimnije, svaka s velikim prozorima na 2 strane, u kontaktu s mirnim i tihim krajolikom vani, i dijeleći 2 prostrane kupaonice.

Posebne značajke kuće s devet kvadrata uključuju visoku energetsku učinkovitost zbog izolacije koja premašuje sve trenutne standarde, višezonsku središnju klimatizaciju, podno grijanje, čvrsta unutarnja vrata od 200 lb, satenske nikl Kohler armature, liveno željezo sudopera i čvrste forgirane i obrađene mesingane i satenske nikl okove.

Devet hektara zemljišta oko kuće, savršeno kakvo jest, dodirnuto je što je moguće manje. Postoje šumska i otvorena područja, s vijugavim pješačkim stazama koje prolaze kroz imanje. Kuća s devet kvadrata udaljena je samo 20 minuta od Hudsona, Great Barringtona i Millertona i 2 sata od New Yorka. Dom je samo nekoliko minuta od jezerca Copake.

The Nine-Square House was born of a several-year-long collaboration between multi-disciplinary artist Zak Kitnick & esteemed architect Francesco Galetto. At its core, an authentic country house, it joins & (and is inspired by) the vernacular of brutalist mid-century villas peppered throughout German, Austrian, & Scandinavian rural landscapes. The home is minimalist in structure so that it may support an inevitably maximal lifestyle - an extensive art collection & distinctive furnishings thrive in this home alongside an overflowing painting studio, outdoor gear for exploring the surrounding nature.
Every feature of the home was conceived to be both functional & pleasing to the eye; after all, the team behind the house spent more than 2 years planning a design that addressed every conceivable ergonomic & environmental question. The nine-square philosophy of living, developed in the mid-1900s by the incredible architect & professor John Hejduk, is very much felt in the home's distribution & flow of spaces.
On the ground floor are the double living room, dining area, & kitchen, all flowing into each other & anchored by a marble fireplace & 3 large glass doors opening to the exterior terrace with a breathtaking view. The kitchen features Danish-designed Reform cabinetry, Bardiglio marble, & Fisher Paykel appliances. An office/painting studio, a washroom, a dry bar, & laundry room complete the main level.
The central architectural piece of the home is the solid white oak staircase leading up to the second floor. The 4 bedrooms upstairs, though spacious, are much more private & intimate, each with large windows on 2 sides, communing with the serene & quiet landscape outside, and sharing 2 sizable bathrooms.
Distinguishing features of the Nine-Square House include high energy efficiency due to insulation exceeding all current standards, multi-zone central AC, radiant heated floors, solid 200 lb interior doors, satin nickel Kohler fixtures, cast iron sinks, & solid forged & machined brass & satin nickel door hardware.


The 9 acres of land around the house, perfect as it is, has been touched as little as possible. There are wooded & open areas, with meandering walking paths trailing through the property.
The Nine-Square House is just 20 minutes from Hudson, Great Barrington, & Millerton & 2 hours from New York City. The home is just a few minutes from Copake Lake. © 2025 OneKey™ MLS, LLC