SARATOGA HOUSE | Saratoga, New York

The Urban House

Politi Architecture presents The Urban House —a refined, minimalist residence that redefines contemporary living within an urban context. Constructed primarily of metal and glass, the home reflects the firm’s modernist beliefs, where simplicity, clarity, and functionality are elevated through thoughtful design. With its deliberate restraint and forward-thinking sensibility, The Urban House embodies Politi Architecture’s signature synthesis of innovation and elegance.

Emerging organically from its setting, the residence is nestled into a softly contoured landscape of native grasses and undisturbed vegetation, creating a quiet dialogue between built form and natural terrain. Its striking silhouette is composed of interlocking geometric volumes and broad expanses of glazing that dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, inviting the surrounding environment inward. The architecture in conjunction with the landscape captures the natural beauty of nature: filtered sunlight dances across the façade, casting shifting patterns and illuminating the material richness within—where warm natural finishes soften the rigor of its modern lines.

Inside the home, seamless spatial transitions foster a continuous sense of openness and calmness. Expansive windows and fluid interiors bathe the home in natural light, while a restrained palette of neutral hues and pale wood finishes evoke clarity, softness, and serenity. Every detail—hidden seams, integrated systems, and the purity of form—reflects Politi Architecture’s commitment to precision, intentionality, and quiet refinement.

Gently elevated above the terrain, the structure appears to hover, imparting a feeling of lightness and stillness. Sustainability is woven into every aspect of the design, from the use of eco-conscious materials to the integration of high-performance, energy-efficient systems. These choices reflect a deeper architectural philosophy: timeless, place-sensitive design rooted in elegance and purpose.

More than a home, The Urban House is a meditation on light, materiality, and restraint—a sanctuary within the city that is both unmistakably modern and deeply attuned to the natural world.