Photos of Chuck Davidson’s house in Cragsmoor by Deborah DeGraffenreid.

Davidson calls to his West Highland terrier, Lily, from atop the house’s central and largest umbrella structure, which sits beneath a skylight. Credit: Deborah DeGraffenreid
Top: The view from the living room takes in, from left to right, Davidson’s studio, the kitchen, and the dining area. Credit: Deborah DeGraffenreid
Bottom: The master bathroom faces eastward for optimal natural morning light. “That’s the first place you go in the morning, so it’s got to be uplifting,” Davidson says. Credit: Deborah DeGraffenreid
A metal butterfly made by Davidson. Credit: Deborah DeGraffenreid
The plans for Davidson’s house