The Polygon Studio, a combined sculpture studio and guesthouse, was designed by Jeffery S. Poss Architect and Chicago-based WORKUS Studio for a client with a wooded, steeply sloped lakefront property in New York's Adirondack Mountains. Completed in 2013, the two-story structure was built at the highest elevation of the property, offering tree-filtered views of Lake George from both levels. The design draws on the rural Adirondack vernacular, and its overall form reflects the building's dual purpose. The ground floor, measuring 409 square feet, is dedicated to the sculpture studio. This level features large sliding glass doors, a durable concrete floor, and a tall, light-filled space for creative work, with a tucked-away service area beneath the upper loft. The upper loft serves as a guest room and forms its own gabled volume with a small, cantilevered balcony, offering a private space with elevated views of the lake. The exterior cladding combines galvanized steel siding for the gables and north end with local, milled red cedar for the east and west sides, which adds warmth and references the local vernacular. Inside, the use of locally milled cedar continues on the loft and ceilings, creating a warm, aromatic environment that contrasts with the bright white walls of the studio space. The zigzag roof profile further emphasizes the building's distinct, yet interconnected, interior spaces. Credits Architects: Jeffery S. Poss Architect and WORKUS Studio Photography: Courtesy of Jeffery S. Poss