Burrowed into a hillside in a residential area near to Harriman State Park, the Black Villa brings contemporary living to New York. The expansive retreat features a moody black exterior and abstract forms. To incorporate its modern facade into the rugged scenery, the home is covered with a living green roof. sliding doors that open up the interior to the outdoors so family can enjoy the natural surroundings.The interior is a bright, airy contrast to the outside with warm wood floors and floor-to-ceiling glazing that wraps the living space in views of the landscape. To top it all off, an expansive skylight spans the entire living room, flooding the space with natural light.