![A modern house with black exterior siding and a wood-lined interior.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-house-wood-lined-interior-100521-1124-01.jpg)
Architecture firm Birdseye Design has completed a modern home in New York State’s Adirondack Park, that lies on a property that has been owned by the same family for four generations.
The new home replaced a dilapidated and structurally unsound building, and bought new life back to the property, acting as a central hub for the family.
![A modern house with black exterior siding and a black metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-wood-house-exterior-100521-1121-02.jpg)
The black exterior of the home is complemented by the matching black metal roof, while wood slats features on various sections of the home add a textural design element.
![A modern house with black exterior siding and a black metal roof.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-wood-house-exterior-100521-1121-03.jpg)
![A modern house with black exterior siding, a black metal roof, and an outdoor shower.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-black-wood-house-exterior-100521-1121-04.jpg)
Welcoming visitors to the home is an oversized wood front door that’s flanked by two large floor-to-ceiling windows.
![An oversized front door is flanked by two large floor-to-ceiling windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/oversized-wood-front-door-100521-1122-05.jpg)
![An oversized front door is flanked by two large floor-to-ceiling windows, and opens to a dining room with oversized pendant light and double-sided fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/large-oversized-floor-to-ceiling-windows-100521-1122-06.jpg)
The architects collaborated with Brooke Michelsen Design to complete the interiors, which feature wood-lined walls and ceilings immediately apparent upon stepping inside.
The dining room has a wood table that sits below an extremely large pendant light with a white shade. The dining room also enjoys a nearby recessed bar area as well as a double-sided fireplace.
![This dining room has a wood table that sits below an extremely large pendant light with a white shade. The dining room also enjoys a nearby recessed bar area as well as a double sided fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-dining-room-fireplace-oversized-lighting-wood-walls-100521-1023-07.jpg)
On the other side of the fireplace in the living room that looks out to the lake. A large coffee wood coffee table is surrounded by seating for large family gatherings.
![A modern living room with a glass front fireplace, a large coffee wood coffee table, a unique lighting element, and wood-lined walls and ceiling.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-living-room-fireplace-wood-walls-100521-1023-08.jpg)
![A modern lakeside home with a living room and nearby dining table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-living-room-100521-1123-09.jpg)
Adjacent to the living is the kitchen, with an expansive island and dark gray cabinets, while large sliding glass doors open the interior to the patio.
![An open plan living room and kitchen that have large sliding glass doors that open to a patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-gray-wood-kitchen-100521-1123-10.jpg)
In one of the bedrooms, black framed windows on two walls look out to the lake and trees.
![In this modern bedroom, black framed windows on two walls look out to the lake and trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-bedroom-windows-black-frames-100521-1124-11.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, there’s a double vanity with a large mirror, matte black light fixtures, and a louver window.
![A modern bathroom with a double vanity and a large mirror, matte black light fixtures, and a louver window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/modern-bathroom-black-louver-window-100521-1124-12.jpg)