An antique structure at a New York estate rich with Gilded Age lore, and a dash of scandal, has been made anew by Hutker Architects and is a striking sight to behold.
Known for creating custom design solutions that honor a home’s sense of place, the firm was entrusted to reimagine this historic car barn into a modern-day party barn while maintaining the building’s essence. With great thought, they created a sophisticated haven for entertaining or lounging that the current owners now enjoy to the fullest.
But, before getting to the building’s recent rebirth, let’s take a stroll into its past. The property is famous for its ties to the Goulds, one of the wealthiest American families of the Gilded Age. George Jay Gould—who is said to have inherited $15 million when his railroad magnate father, Jay Gould, died in the 1890s—purchased the waterfront estate for his mistress, actress Guinevere Sinclair.
