Visit the Hudson L House designed by Steven Holl Architects featuring Mark McDonald Ltd’s exhibition “Let It Shine.”

October 23, 2025

Mark McDonald Ltd’s exhibition “Let It Shine” focuses on craft and design. Open hours at Hudson L House, 556 Union Street, Hudson, NY, are Friday and Saturday, 11-5 through mid-November or by appointment at [email protected].

The L House is designed by Steven Holl Architects is designed as a live-work space for renowned modern furniture gallerist Mark McDonald, the house will showcase a curated collection of twentieth-century design objects by iconic architects and designers, such as Rudolf Schindler, Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Meier, and Isamu Noguchi, among others. Birch plywood paneling covers much of the interior, offering a neutral and warm backdrop that highlights the collectible pieces and furniture.

A simple ‘L’ in custom corrugated aluminum forms a south-facing green courtyard. The 1700 square-foot house proposed on a vacant lot completes the fine urban fabric of Hudson, New York.

Material selection prioritized longevity, efficiency, and environmental performance. Powder-coated aluminum cladding, which contains 65% post-industrial recycled content (32.5% by weight) and birch plywood were chosen for their durability, low maintenance, and minimal material waste during installation. The building’s embodied carbonis calculated at 411 kgCO₂/m². The use of local builders and fabricators further lowers transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.

Photographs by Chris Moffalini for Upstate Diary