HV Contemporary Homes

What does "sanctuary" look like to you? 🏡

At Fermata, our design team moved beyond the traditional "living room" to create a space that reflects our clients' passions. From a dedicated space for music to a cozy reading nook and a striking black stucco fireplace, this home is a perfect balance of bold architecture and personal comfort.

Working with the HVCH team on a custom home means building a space that actually makes sense for your daily life. Part art gallery, part wooded retreat—Fermata is proof that your home should be as unique as you are.

Explore the full project at hvcontemporaryhomes.com.

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We are very excited to finally be sharing the final photographs of Fermata, the first home to be completed at Catskill Terraces!

Named after the musical term for an “unspecified pause,” Fermata is a Hudson Valley sanctuary designed to turn the act of living into a curated experience of stillness. Inspired by the homeowner’s personal art collection, the architecture translates abstract concepts into physical form: a central courtyard that anchors the home in reflection, deep white oak thresholds that invite a conscious breath between rooms, and a striking Shou Sugi Ban exterior that symbolizes a beautiful new chapter. From the light-flooded “glass corridors” to the cozy nooks designed for music and reading, every inch of this residence balances bold modern lines with the warmth of a forever home. It is a space that doesn’t just house art but becomes it—ultimately fulfilling the client’s wish for a place that begs all who enter to pause, breathe, and be truly present.

For more information about Fermata, please visit: https://hvcontemporaryhomes.com/presenting-fermata-a-courtyard-home-in-saugerties/

If seeing Fermata inspires you to build your own home on one of our properties, we still have land available at Catskill Terraces - please reach out for more information!

Before we dive into what’s next for 2026, we want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. We hope your break is filled with warmth, inspiration, and quality time spent with the people you love.

2025 Year in Review As the official start of winter is finally upon us and we settle into the holiday season, we’re taking a moment to look back on an incredible 2025. It has been a year defined by progress, craftsmanship, and the joy of seeing our designs transition from drawings to reality.