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Mihaly SlocombeHood 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.
Dylan Barber Building DesignPhoto of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.
Cast StudioPhotography: Acorn Photography - Rob Frith
Media Styling: Jo Carmichael Interiors
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Perth.
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Perth.
Whitten ArchitectsExterior Door
Mid-sized country two-storey white house exterior in Portland Maine with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Mid-sized country two-storey white house exterior in Portland Maine with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Yellowstone TraditionsMillerRoodell Architects // Gordon Gregory Photography
Photo of a country one-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding, a shingle roof and a gable roof.
Photo of a country one-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding, a shingle roof and a gable roof.
Drewett WorksLocated near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture.
Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home.
Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards.
Desert Prairie // Project Details
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: Argue Custom Homes
Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design
Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design
Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett
Photography: Werner Segarra
GDL LondonThe back yard view of the extension, with its exterior of yellow reclaimed stock bricks brings a modern appeal to the home, while retaining the historical look of the house.
Bickford Construction CorporationLake Cottage Porch, standing seam metal roofing and cedar shakes blend into the Vermont fall foliage. Simple and elegant.
Photos by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a country one-storey exterior in Burlington with wood siding, a metal roof and a black roof.
Design ideas for a country one-storey exterior in Burlington with wood siding, a metal roof and a black roof.
Blueline Architects p.c.Mid-sized country two-storey white exterior in Denver with wood siding, a metal roof and a white roof.
Max Fulbright DesignsThe first thing you notice as you enter the Asheville Mountain House is the beautiful wall of glass at the rear of the family room. A vaulted ceiling, a stone fireplace, and exposed timber beams give the family room a cozy mountain lodge feel. The kitchen, dining area, and family room are all open to each other and enjoy the same views. A golf garage, laundry room, and pantry are conveniently located just off the kitchen. The master suite is located on the main level and enjoys a private covered porch. The master bath features a soaking tub, a walk in shower, and a walk in closet.The upper level includes two bedrooms that each have a walk in closet and a private bath. Each upper bedroom features a dormer overlooking the rear views. These dormers are sized so that a regular size mattress can be placed in them creating an over sized window seat/bed if the owner chooses. An open loft overlooking the family room connects the upper bedrooms.The lower level can be finished with a recreation room, a wet bar, a hall bath, and girls and boys bunkrooms. A workshop and lake storage is also a possibility on the lower level. Exterior materials are typically stone, board and batten, and shake. Craftsman brackets, columns, and details are used throughout. Spacious covered porches and an outdoor fireplace on the rear of the house helps complete the Asheville Mountain House Floor Plan.
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdThe raised hide space with porthole window provides an elevated space to enjoy the internal and external views. Colour, texture and pattern are particularly important to the Client - the spaces in turn becoming an opportunity to reflect their travels around the globe.
Brightland HomesThis is an example of a contemporary one-storey brick brown house exterior in Austin with a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.
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