The alteration and addition of this 1967 Pettit+Sevitt MKII preserves the spirit of the Ken Woolley design, while meeting the needs of modern-day family life and optimising sunlight, breeze and views. Sitting at the edge of expansive bushland, it engages and connects with the natural surroundings and complies with the rigorous requirements of BAL FZ. The rear addition was removed and rebuilt, with the new addition providing a fourth bedroom, second bathroom, larger laundry and a new family room. Extending the house longways is in keeping with the original built form, as is the split-level design, which maintains its flow and functionality. The skillion roof matches the existing profile and allows for a lofty skylight to bring light into the bathroom, and the distinctive Oregon beams have been retained and stained black. The west-facing deck off the family room was retained, and a roof added to temper the sunlight and heat and make indoor and outdoor living more comfortable.

Highvale House sits amongst native gums on a sloping site. Perched on posts to disturb the land as little as possible, this raised position provides vistas through branches to the valley and hills beyond. Wrapped in metal cladding, the house speaks to rural Australian vernacular and reads as a singular element, both sculptural and responsive to the local climate. The plan’s program borrows from traditional Japanese elements, marrying the clients’ cultural heritage with a kind of local regionalism. The program includes a Genkan, Engawa and Washitsu. The plan has a distinct separation between living and sleeping areas linked with a continuous corridor providing light and ventilation throughout. The living areas are characterised by a rich palette of stone and timber offering warmth and richness to the interior. The generous glazed façade with high clerestory windows allows light deep into the width of the plan while providing opportunity to control daylight levels with floor to ceiling drapery offering a softness to the interior palette.

Midcentury deck in Adelaide.

Central courtyard forms the main secluded space, capturing northern sun while protecting from the south westerly windows off the ocean. Large sliding doors create visual links through the study and dining spaces from front to rear.

Design ideas for a midcentury pool in Sydney.

Eric Rorer
Large midcentury backyard partial sun garden in San Francisco with with outdoor playset.

We completely renovated a simple low-lying house for a university family by opening the back side with large windows and a wrap-around patio. The kitchen counter extends to the exterior, enhancing the sense of openness to the outside. Large overhanging soffits and horizontal cedar siding keep the house from overpowering the view and help it settle into the landscape. An expansive maple floor and white ceiling reinforce the horizontal sense of space. Phil Bond Photography

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large midcentury backyard rectangular natural pool in Santa Barbara with stamped concrete.

2nd bar area for this home. Located as part of their foyer for entertaining purposes.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury single-wall wet bar in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, concrete benchtops, black splashback, glass tile splashback, porcelain floors, grey floor and black benchtop.

Pool view of whole house exterior remodel
Photo of a large midcentury ground level deck in San Diego with metal railing.

This is a cozy sitting area in a master bedroom. The accent wall is decorated with a cluster of family photos, the idea being that as the famly grows the gallery wall will grow with favorite memories.

Architect: AToM Interior Design: d KISER Contractor: d KISER d KISER worked with the architect and homeowner to make material selections as well as designing the custom cabinetry. d KISER was also the cabinet manufacturer. Photography: Colin Conces

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
Design ideas for a large midcentury split-level grey exterior in DC Metro with mixed siding and a gable roof.

New Life to the Exterior Higher Resolution Photography
This is an example of a midcentury exterior in Portland with wood siding and a gable roof.

The master bedroom bedhead is created from a strong dark timber cladding with integrated lighting and feature backlit shelving. We used full-height curtains and shear blinds to provide privacy onto the street.

Bathroom renovation included using a closet in the hall to make the room into a bigger space. Since there is a tub in the hall bath, clients opted for a large shower instead.

A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury front yard partial sun driveway for winter with a garden path, concrete pavers and a metal fence.

Квартира с парижским шармом в центре Санкт-Петербурга. Автор проекта: Ксения Горская.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury hallway in Saint Petersburg with white walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

This is an example of a midcentury gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, concrete floors and grey floor.