Photo of a large contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Brisbane with a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

This is an example of a large beach style two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with concrete fiberboard siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

The exterior draws from mid-century elements of , floor to ceiling windows, geometric and low roof forms and elements of materials to reflect the uses behind. concrete blocks turned on their edge create a veil of privacy from the street while maintaining visual connection to the native garden to the front. Timber is used between the concrete walls in combination with timber framed windows.

Inspiration for a large modern three-storey white house exterior in Houston with mixed siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Inspiration for a large midcentury one-storey beige house exterior in Austin with mixed siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Beautiful Cherry HIlls Farm house, with Pool house. A mixture of reclaimed wood, full bed masonry, Steel Ibeams, and a Standing Seam roof accented by a beautiful hot tub and pool

Design ideas for a one-storey stucco house exterior in Salt Lake City with a flat roof and a metal roof.

Roof Cantilever Photo Credit - Matthew Wagner
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern one-storey house exterior in Phoenix with metal siding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Building Design and exterior finishes by Adam Hobill Design
Large contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Canberra - Queanbeyan with a flat roof and a metal roof.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in Austin with stone veneer, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Product: White Limestone Photo: Warren Jordan
This is an example of a midcentury one-storey white house exterior in Denver with stone veneer, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Exterior - Front Entry Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

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Mid-sized contemporary two-storey brown house exterior in Sacramento with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Large contemporary two-storey grey house exterior in Boise with mixed siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Luxury side-by-side townhouse. Volume Vision
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern two-storey white duplex exterior in Melbourne with concrete fiberboard siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Photo of a mid-sized modern two-storey concrete grey house exterior in Other with a flat roof and a metal roof.

Front of house vegetable garden. Photographer: Thomas Dalhoff Architec: Robert Harwood
Design ideas for a large contemporary three-storey grey house exterior in Melbourne with mixed siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Photo: Durston Saylor
This is an example of a small contemporary one-storey house exterior in New York with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Beginning upstairs, non symmetrical sliding doors, large fixed panel and smaller door, opening onto front balcony. On ground solid timber door with timber strip cladding, with aluminium frame with double side light.