Large contemporary two-storey grey house exterior in San Francisco with mixed siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey grey house exterior in Boston with a gable roof and a shingle roof.

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Design ideas for a traditional two-storey grey house exterior in New York with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Photo: Roy Aguilar
Design ideas for a small midcentury one-storey brick black house exterior in Dallas with a gable roof and a metal roof.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional one-storey grey house exterior in Other with mixed siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

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Design ideas for a transitional three-storey grey house exterior in San Francisco with a gable roof.

Project Overview: This project was a new construction laneway house designed by Alex Glegg and built by Eyco Building Group in Vancouver, British Columbia. It uses our Gendai cladding that shows off beautiful wood grain with a blackened look that creates a stunning contrast against their homes trim and its lighter interior. Photos courtesy of Christopher Rollett. Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Black Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 1200SF Designer: Alex Glegg Builder: Eyco Building Group Date: August 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC

Outdoor living at its finest, featuring both covered and open recreational spaces.
Photo of an expansive contemporary three-storey black house exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a flat roof.

The Rosa Project, John Lively & Associates Special thanks to: Hayes Signature Homes
Country two-storey black house exterior in Dallas with mixed siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional one-storey stucco grey house exterior in Seattle with a hip roof and a shingle roof.

James Hardie Siding in Palatine, IL. James HardiePlank Lap Siding, 6" exposure and Batten Boards in Iron Gray, HardieTrim and Crown Moldings in Arctic White, HB&G 8"X9' Recessed Square Columns.

This is an example of a contemporary grey exterior in Other with a shed roof.

Country grey house exterior in Other with mixed siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Los Angeles, CA - Complete Second Floor Addition Architectural needs; blue prints and plans. Framing per the addition. All exterior stucco, lighting, brickwork, etc.

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

Front east elevation reveals main public entry and new stepped retaining walls from parking area. Original limestone and roof overhangs were maintained, while siding and some details were enhanced. - Architecture + Photography: HAUS

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This is an example of a large beach style two-storey black house exterior in Detroit with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Attractive mid-century modern home built in 1957. Scope of work for this design/build remodel included reworking the space for an open floor plan, making this home feel modern while keeping some of the homes original charm. We completely reconfigured the entry and stair case, moved walls and installed a free span ridge beam to allow for an open concept. Some of the custom features were 2 sided fireplace surround, new metal railings with a walnut cap, a hand crafted walnut door surround, and last but not least a big beautiful custom kitchen with an enormous island. Exterior work included a new metal roof, siding and new windows.

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian two-storey stucco grey house exterior in Tokyo with a shed roof and a metal roof.