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Exterior Design Ideas with Four or More Storeys

London Residence
London Residence
MacLean Architecture + DesignMacLean Architecture + Design
Rear extension to Victorian terrace house
Photo of a large contemporary black duplex exterior in London with four or more storeys, metal siding and board and batten siding.
Seattle Custom Home 1
Seattle Custom Home 1
Shuler ArchitectureShuler Architecture
Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.
Kensington Apartments
Kensington Apartments
Ernest Tsui Architects + PartnersErnest Tsui Architects + Partners
Conversion into 9 Units of apartments that includes two Duplex family units.
Photo of a large traditional brick townhouse exterior in London with four or more storeys, a gambrel roof, a tile roof and a grey roof.
Mur Rideau
Mur Rideau
Alexandre Theil ArchitectureAlexandre Theil Architecture
Photo of a large modern glass grey townhouse exterior in Other with four or more storeys.
1852 Fort Greene Townhouse
1852 Fort Greene Townhouse
nC2 architecture llcnC2 architecture llc
Full gut renovation and facade restoration of an historic 1850s wood-frame townhouse. The current owners found the building as a decaying, vacant SRO (single room occupancy) dwelling with approximately 9 rooming units. The building has been converted to a two-family house with an owner’s triplex over a garden-level rental. Due to the fact that the very little of the existing structure was serviceable and the change of occupancy necessitated major layout changes, nC2 was able to propose an especially creative and unconventional design for the triplex. This design centers around a continuous 2-run stair which connects the main living space on the parlor level to a family room on the second floor and, finally, to a studio space on the third, thus linking all of the public and semi-public spaces with a single architectural element. This scheme is further enhanced through the use of a wood-slat screen wall which functions as a guardrail for the stair as well as a light-filtering element tying all of the floors together, as well its culmination in a 5’ x 25’ skylight.
Bronze & Steel windows and doors
Bronze & Steel windows and doors
Dynamic Architectural Windows & DoorsDynamic Architectural Windows & Doors
Thermally broken steel window replacement in a New York City warehouse conversion project.
This is an example of a large industrial exterior in New York with four or more storeys.
EFH AP09
EFH AP09
Armani Projekt GmbHArmani Projekt GmbH
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary stucco white house exterior in Munich with four or more storeys, a hip roof, a tile roof and a grey roof.
Cole Valley Three for All
Cole Valley Three for All
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
We were approached by a San Francisco firefighter to design a place for him and his girlfriend to live while also creating additional units he could sell to finance the project. He grew up in the house that was built on this site in approximately 1886. It had been remodeled repeatedly since it was first built so that there was only one window remaining that showed any sign of its Victorian heritage. The house had become so dilapidated over the years that it was a legitimate candidate for demolition. Furthermore, the house straddled two legal parcels, so there was an opportunity to build several new units in its place. At our client’s suggestion, we developed the left building as a duplex of which they could occupy the larger, upper unit and the right building as a large single-family residence. In addition to design, we handled permitting, including gathering support by reaching out to the surrounding neighbors and shepherding the project through the Planning Commission Discretionary Review process. The Planning Department insisted that we develop the two buildings so they had different characters and could not be mistaken for an apartment complex. The duplex design was inspired by Albert Frey’s Palm Springs modernism but clad in fibre cement panels and the house design was to be clad in wood. Because the sit e was steeply upsloping, the design required tall, thick retaining walls that we incorporated into the design creating sunken patios in the rear yards. All floors feature generous 10 foot ceilings and large windows with the upper, bedroom floors featuring 11 and 12 foot ceilings. Open plans are complemented by sleek, modern finishes throughout.
Before Dark Brown Brick
Before Dark Brown Brick
Color Revival By Rebecca DumasColor Revival By Rebecca Dumas
Before Dark and Darker, Brown brick and dark brown trim I called it the MEAN house
This is an example of a large traditional brick brown house exterior in Atlanta with four or more storeys, a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Beach style Private Residence
Beach style Private Residence
VA RenderingsVA Renderings
3D exterior rendering of a coastal beach-style private residence.
Design ideas for a large beach style beige house exterior in Tampa with four or more storeys, wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and shingle siding.
Fort Châtillon
Fort Châtillon
Léa AubineLéa Aubine
Rénovation complète d'une maison individuelle Isolation par l'extérieur et réaménagement intérieur Création d'une terrasse sur pilotis et ouverture en façade
Award Winning Geneva Lake Home Raises the Standard in Home Remodeling
Award Winning Geneva Lake Home Raises the Standard in Home Remodeling
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
Practically every aspect of this home was worked on by the time we completed remodeling this Geneva lakefront property. We added an addition on top of the house in order to make space for a lofted bunk room and bathroom with tiled shower, which allowed additional accommodations for visiting guests. This house also boasts five beautiful bedrooms including the redesigned master bedroom on the second level. The main floor has an open concept floor plan that allows our clients and their guests to see the lake from the moment they walk in the door. It is comprised of a large gourmet kitchen, living room, and home bar area, which share white and gray color tones that provide added brightness to the space. The level is finished with laminated vinyl plank flooring to add a classic feel with modern technology. When looking at the exterior of the house, the results are evident at a single glance. We changed the siding from yellow to gray, which gave the home a modern, classy feel. The deck was also redone with composite wood decking and cable railings. This completed the classic lake feel our clients were hoping for. When the project was completed, we were thrilled with the results!
Historic Butcher's Hill Renovation
Historic Butcher's Hill Renovation
One Source ContractingOne Source Contracting
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional brick red townhouse exterior in Baltimore with four or more storeys.
Chelsea Townhouse
Chelsea Townhouse
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional brick blue townhouse exterior in London with four or more storeys, a gambrel roof and a shingle roof.
Modern Loft Bungalow Exterior Front
Modern Loft Bungalow Exterior Front
John McClain DesignJohn McClain Design
Welcome to the Modern Loft Bungalow! Featuring a mix of eclectic modern, mid-century modern and contemporary styles. The team at John McClain Design was involved with this project where they thoughtfully curated ideas into a design vision that is truly unique. This home features three bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a loft and two patios nestled within the Hollywood Hills. Keep your eyes wide open for inspiring and fabulous details as you step inside! Photo: Zeke Ruelas
Seattle Custom Home 1
Seattle Custom Home 1
Shuler ArchitectureShuler Architecture
Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.
Triadic
Triadic
Best Builders ltdBest Builders ltd
Large contemporary stucco white house exterior in Vancouver with four or more storeys, a gable roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Pentsioa eta taberna Getarian
Pentsioa eta taberna Getarian
ZARRABEITIA ARKITEKTOAKZARRABEITIA ARKITEKTOAK
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary white exterior in Other with four or more storeys, a gable roof and a tile roof.
2541 Carman Crest Dr
2541 Carman Crest Dr
The House GroupThe House Group
Photo of a large modern stucco grey exterior in Los Angeles with four or more storeys, a flat roof and a mixed roof.
蚕糸の森アパートメント
蚕糸の森アパートメント
株式会社YDS建築研究所株式会社YDS建築研究所
This is an example of an expansive contemporary exterior in Tokyo with four or more storeys.

Exterior Design Ideas with Four or More Storeys

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