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![Glenview Residence](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ac6173c1024684ff_1755-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![DCM Building Design](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e413fe09060790ed_7888-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Inspiration for a contemporary one-storey house exterior in Sunshine Coast with a metal roof.
![Hood House](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f9619b7b05127d10_4564-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Mihaly Slocombe](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2d13f61700ee20bf_5269-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open.
For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility.
The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors.
Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
![Peregian Beach House - Osprey](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7ca1690503bbb162_6186-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Aboda Design Group](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/63833834045962c2_0736-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
This is an example of a contemporary two-storey house exterior in Sunshine Coast with a flat roof.
![Lake Calhoun Organic Modern](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e2e1b175077147d6_1809-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![John Kraemer & Sons](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e0b370930eb2e036_3455-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Small contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Minneapolis with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Small contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Minneapolis with mixed siding and a flat roof.
![Hickory Hill | Rustic Modern Cottage](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7f6105640d88e7d5_9165-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Vision Interiors](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6ff3fefa081a14fd_5796-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing.
Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet.
Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.
![Ridgehaven Transitional](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/66714a7008a31ee2_6825-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Shaddock Custom Builders and Developers](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d9c338570506f053_0545-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Photo of a mid-sized transitional two-storey stucco white house exterior in Dallas with a gable roof and a metal roof.
![Custom Architecture](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/fdb16c9300b93e92_5027-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![JB Architecture Group, Inc.](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/26f3946e006eeef1_0441-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
For this home we were hired as the Architect only. Siena Custom Builders, Inc. was the Builder.
+/- 5,200 sq. ft. home (Approx. 42' x 110' Footprint)
Cedar Siding - Cabot Solid Stain - Pewter Grey
![Boulder Contemporary](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9fc16fe80039b416_6343-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1633f6560efa5a6e_1092-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
In order to meld with the clean lines of this contemporary Boulder residence, lights were detailed such that they float each step at night. This hidden lighting detail was the perfect complement to the cascading hardscape.
Architect: Mosaic Architects, Boulder Colorado
Landscape Architect: R Design, Denver Colorado
Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
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![Mill Valley Classic Cottage](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/45b1b9ba00241ad8_6595-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![HEYDT DESIGNS](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/70639d210000a2aa_9856-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Residential Design by Heydt Designs, Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors, Construction by Kearney & O'Banion, Photography by David Duncan Livingston
![West Nyack - Modern Farmhouse](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9f91428f0f5bd40d_4018-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![ROAM Architecture](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5aa3554e0202f8e5_9356-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
These new homeowners fell in love with this home's location and size, but weren't thrilled about it's dated exterior. They approached us with the idea of turning this 1980's contemporary home into a Modern Farmhouse aesthetic, complete with white board and batten siding, a new front porch addition, a new roof deck addition, as well as enlarging the current garage. New windows throughout, new metal roofing, exposed rafter tails and new siding throughout completed the exterior renovation.
![Ridgeview](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d6a195f50059d948_7851-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Ridge Creek Custom Homes](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5a33daa300084de5_9407-w32-h32-b1-p10--.jpg)
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional two-storey grey exterior in Minneapolis with stone veneer and a gable roof.
![Salem Avenue Renovation](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0981cffd0efe084a_8370-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Sicora Design/Build](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0aa381440efe0366_3461-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
This cottage style architecture was created by adding a 2nd floor and garage to this small rambler.
Photography: Sicora, Inc.
Photo of a traditional exterior in Minneapolis with wood siding and a gable roof.
Photo of a traditional exterior in Minneapolis with wood siding and a gable roof.
![City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e5810913000632be_9388-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Linnane Homes](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b8c3157500250d7e_3491-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Inspiration for a large country two-storey white house exterior in Charlotte with painted brick siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.
![Midtown - American Foursquare](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/4cf117e40cd98ba9_2123-w360-h360-b0-p0--.jpg)
![Alair Homes Decatur](https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/73d35f750c7e7490_9296-w32-h32-b0-p0--.jpg)
Photography by Jeff Herr
This is an example of a traditional two-storey grey house exterior in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
This is an example of a traditional two-storey grey house exterior in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
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