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Living Stone Design + BuildSide entry parking area with wrap around porch. Grill area off the kitchen.
Inspiration for a small contemporary one-storey grey house exterior in Other with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Inspiration for a small contemporary one-storey grey house exterior in Other with mixed siding and a flat roof.
PB BuiltContemporary Style
Architectural Photography - Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a large contemporary one-storey stucco grey exterior in Miami with a hip roof.
This is an example of a large contemporary one-storey stucco grey exterior in Miami with a hip roof.
Jillian Aimis ArchitectTom Arban
Design ideas for a large contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Toronto with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Design ideas for a large contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Toronto with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographyBuilder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Drewett WorksBelieve it or not, this award-winning home began as a speculative project. Typically speculative projects involve a rather generic design that would appeal to many in a style that might be loved by the masses. But the project’s developer loved modern architecture and his personal residence was the first project designed by architect C.P. Drewett when Drewett Works launched in 2001. Together, the architect and developer envisioned a fictitious art collector who would one day purchase this stunning piece of desert modern architecture to showcase their magnificent collection.
The primary views from the site were southwest. Therefore, protecting the interior spaces from the southwest sun while making the primary views available was the greatest challenge. The views were very calculated and carefully managed. Every room needed to not only capture the vistas of the surrounding desert, but also provide viewing spaces for the potential collection to be housed within its walls.
The core of the material palette is utilitarian including exposed masonry and locally quarried cantera stone. An organic nature was added to the project through millwork selections including walnut and red gum veneers.
The eventual owners saw immediately that this could indeed become a home for them as well as their magnificent collection, of which pieces are loaned out to museums around the world. Their decision to purchase the home was based on the dimensions of one particular wall in the dining room which was EXACTLY large enough for one particular painting not yet displayed due to its size. The owners and this home were, as the saying goes, a perfect match!
Project Details | Desert Modern for the Magnificent Collection, Estancia, Scottsdale, AZ
Architecture: C.P. Drewett, Jr., AIA, NCARB | Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ
Builder: Shannon Construction | Phoenix, AZ
Interior Selections: Janet Bilotti, NCIDQ, ASID | Naples, FL
Custom Millwork: Linear Fine Woodworking | Scottsdale, AZ
Photography: Dino Tonn | Scottsdale, AZ
Awards: 2014 Gold Nugget Award of Merit
Feature Article: Luxe. Interiors and Design. Winter 2015, “Lofty Exposure”
Clear ArchitectsThis complex rear extension, with a ground-floor ‘garden room’ and 2 new bedroom suites; inclusive of the enlarged master bedroom, is highly innovative while appearing simple and chic.
Rear elevation at night.
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FINNE ArchitectsThe Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle.
The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley.
To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer.
The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century.
The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet.
Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years!
Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
KIRKRosalie House by KIRK is located in one of Brisbane’s most established inner city suburbs. This 5-bedroom family home sits on a hillside among the peaks and gullies that characterises the suburb of Paddington.
Rosalie House has a solid base that rises up as a 3-storey lightweight structure. The exterior is predominantly recycled Tallowwood weatherboard and pre-weathered zinc cladding – KIRK’s interpretation of the timber and tin tradition that is prevalent in the area.
Sun-shading and privacy is achieved with operable timber screens and external venetian blinds that sit in front of a bespoke timber window joinery.
The planning of the house is organised to address the views towards the city on the North-East and Mt Coot-tha on the South-West. The resulting building footprint provides private courtyards and landscaped terraces adjacent to the main living spaces.
The interior is an ensemble of Red Mahogany timber flooring and Jarrah timber panelling on backdrop of white plaster walls and white-set ceilings.
Environmental features of the house include solar hot water, 40,000L in-ground rainwater storage for landscape irrigation and low energy lighting.
Photo Credits: Scott Burrows
Zouk ArchitectsPhoto of a large contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Sydney with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Cultivation DesignPhoto by Carolyn Bates
Mid-sized contemporary two-storey grey house exterior in Burlington with wood siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.
Mid-sized contemporary two-storey grey house exterior in Burlington with wood siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.
Sourcery DesignInterior Design, Colour Consult & Selection of Finishes, Fixtures and Furniture including Custom Design Pieces
Large contemporary three-storey brick exterior in Sydney.
Large contemporary three-storey brick exterior in Sydney.
Studio One Architecture, Inc.Photo Credit: Rion Rizzo/Creative Sources Photography
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary three-storey brown exterior in Atlanta with mixed siding.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary three-storey brown exterior in Atlanta with mixed siding.
Elad Gonenarchitect :dafna fisher gvirtzman
This is an example of a contemporary one-storey exterior in Other.
This is an example of a contemporary one-storey exterior in Other.
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBeautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
Photo of a large contemporary two-storey white house exterior in Austin with wood siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.
Photo of a large contemporary two-storey white house exterior in Austin with wood siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.
Blue Horse Building & DesignInspiration for a large contemporary one-storey white house exterior in Austin with a gable roof and a metal roof.
JayMarc HomesThe Zurich home design. Architect: Architects NorthWest
This is an example of a large contemporary three-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a shed roof.
This is an example of a large contemporary three-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a shed roof.
Tag & Associates, LLCA spectacular exterior will stand out and reflect the general style of the house. Beautiful house exterior design can be complemented with attractive architectural features.
Unique details can include beautiful landscaping ideas, gorgeous exterior color combinations, outdoor lighting, charming fences, and a spacious porch. These all enhance the beauty of your home’s exterior design and improve its curb appeal.
Whether your home is traditional, modern, or contemporary, exterior design plays a critical role. It allows homeowners to make a great first impression but also add value to their homes.
Madigan Custom HomesInspiration for a contemporary barndominium
Design ideas for a large contemporary one-storey white house exterior in Austin with stone veneer, a metal roof and a black roof.
Design ideas for a large contemporary one-storey white house exterior in Austin with stone veneer, a metal roof and a black roof.
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.The upper level of the building boasts a striking butterfly roof that is equipped with clerestory windows to allow for natural light and refreshing ocean breezes.
Guenther Designs & Consulting LLCA family home that uses traditional materials like tabby stucco and stacked stone, but in a more modern and contemporary style. We have the colors of standing seam roof, the eave brackets and the windows and doors all matching. The colors in the stacked stone accentuate the browns.
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