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Industrial Exterior Design Ideas

Little Richardson
Little Richardson
Mcmahon and NerlichMcmahon and Nerlich
Contrast charred black timber battens with heritage brick and concealed roof deck!
Design ideas for an industrial two-storey brick red house exterior in Melbourne with a metal roof.
Doonan House
Doonan House
Kelly Martin ArchitectureKelly Martin Architecture
Photo of an industrial one-storey grey exterior in Sunshine Coast with a flat roof.
Prahran House
Prahran House
Techne Architecture + Interior DesignTechne Architecture + Interior Design
This is an example of an industrial exterior in Melbourne.
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"Amplified" Tiny House
"Amplified" Tiny House
Asha MevlanaAsha Mevlana
Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve
Montana Modern
Montana Modern
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Built into the hillside, this industrial ranch sprawls across the site, taking advantage of views of the landscape. A metal structure ties together multiple ranch buildings with a modern, sleek interior that serves as a gallery for the owners collected works of art. A welcoming, airy bridge is located at the main entrance, and spans a unique water feature flowing beneath into a private trout pond below, where the owner can fly fish directly from the man-cave!
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Not Your Grandfather's Barn! A Modern Pole Barn House in Lauderdale Lake Area
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2,500 square-foot home, combines the an industrial-meets-contemporary gives its owners the perfect place to enjoy their rustic 30- acre property. Its multi-level rectangular shape is covered with corrugated red, black, and gray metal, which is low-maintenance and adds to the industrial feel. Encased in the metal exterior, are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, and an aging-in-place suite that is made for the in-laws. This home also boasts two garage doors that open up to a sunroom that brings our clients close nature in the comfort of their own home. The flooring is polished concrete and the fireplaces are metal. Still, a warm aesthetic abounds with mixed textures of hand-scraped woodwork and quartz and spectacular granite counters. Clean, straight lines, rows of windows, soaring ceilings, and sleek design elements form a one-of-a-kind, 2,500 square-foot home
Eagle Bay Wave House
Eagle Bay Wave House
Blackcurran Design & ConstructBlackcurran Design & Construct
Design ideas for an industrial exterior in Perth.
Alley Dwelling
Alley Dwelling
Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc.Bennett Frank McCarthy Architects, Inc.
Inspiration for a large industrial two-storey brick brown house exterior in DC Metro with a flat roof.
Our Work
Our Work
Architectural FarmArchitectural Farm
Ste Murray
Photo of an industrial exterior in Dublin.
Industrial Exterior
Industrial Exterior
Photo of an industrial two-storey grey exterior in San Francisco with metal siding and a gable roof.
shoup residence + office compound
shoup residence + office compound
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Located adjacent to Linden Park at 999 43rd street in Oakland, the property can be described as transitional on many levels. In the urban sense, the neighborhood remains somewhat edgy but is slowly absorbing some of the calming effects of gentrification. Although momentum has stalled somewhat since the economic downturn, recent re-occupation of two nearby warehouses, one as housing and one as a charter school, has contributed significantly to establishing a more hospitable and engaging character to the neighborhood. Living here remains a dynamic balance between embracing the community and maintaining privacy. Since this was intended as a live/work compound, the building needed to accommodate an office, a residence, as well as retain its workshop. It was a tight fit even for a bachelor—the living and dining room doubled as a meeting space and lounge for bL’s crew. Growth in the business and a diminishing enchantment with the 24hr comingling of my personal and professional lives compelled phase one of expansion. This took the form of a retired freezer shipping container which we transformed into an office located in the back lot. My personal office remained in the main building while other work stations migrated out back. A year later, marriage and imminent parenthood prompted a second, contiguous shipping container conversion. Practically speaking, this allowed adequate and varied space to compactly accommodate both family and business. Architecturally, the second container allowed the formation of layered inner courtyard that provides privacy without hermetically sealing us off from our neighbors. The container conversions are a significant part of extensive green building credentials. These include myriad reclaimed, non-toxic and sustainably sourced materials and a solar thermal system servicing both domestic hot water and hydronic heating. In 2008, Build It Green featured the property on a green home tour. Aside from the container additions, we have stayed within the bounds of the existing building envelope. The process has been and continues to be one of discovery and dialogue; the proverbial Khanian brick in the form of a north Oakland warehouse.
Fazan Vacation Home - Exterior
Fazan Vacation Home - Exterior
SRM Architecture and InteriorsSRM Architecture and Interiors
Inspiration for an industrial exterior in Portland with metal siding.
Pierview
Pierview
Doherty Building GroupDoherty Building Group
Industrial exterior in Geelong.
Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa
Gasparini Custom HomesGasparini Custom Homes
Inspiration for an industrial exterior in Austin.
Paris House
Paris House
HU-1134122HU-1134122
Inspiration for an industrial exterior in Toronto.
Riverbend Residence
Riverbend Residence
Brandner DesignBrandner Design
We were honored to work with CLB Architects on the Riverbend residence. The home is clad with our Blackened Hot Rolled steel panels giving the exterior an industrial look. Steel panels for the patio and terraced landscaping were provided by Brandner Design. The one-of-a-kind entry door blends industrial design with sophisticated elegance. Built from raw hot rolled steel, polished stainless steel and beautiful hand stitched burgundy leather this door turns this entry into art. Inside, shou sugi ban siding clads the mind-blowing powder room designed to look like a subway tunnel. Custom fireplace doors, cabinets, railings, a bunk bed ladder, and vanity by Brandner Design can also be found throughout the residence.
Ballard Addition
Ballard Addition
Jim Burton ArchitectsJim Burton Architects
Cindy Apple
This is an example of a small industrial one-storey grey exterior in Seattle with metal siding and a flat roof.
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design. Mazama WA
Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design. Mazama WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Mid-sized industrial one-storey brown house exterior in Seattle with metal siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.
Lauriston Road
Lauriston Road
Gundry & DuckerGundry & Ducker
Andrew Meredith
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial two-storey brick grey townhouse exterior in London with a flat roof and a mixed roof.

Industrial Exterior Design Ideas

The Shudio from the fire pit area with Seth at the door.
The Shudio from the fire pit area with Seth at the door.
Redwood BuildersRedwood Builders
Redwood Builders had the pleasure of working with leading SF based architects Seth and Melissa Hanley of Design Blitz to create a sleek and modern backyard "Shudio" structure. Located in their backyard in Sebastopol, the Shudio replaced a falling-down potting shed and brings the best of his-and-hers space planning: a painting studio for her and a beer brewing shed for him. During their frequent backyard parties (which often host more than 90 guests) the Shudio transforms into a bar with easy through traffic and a built in keg-orator. The finishes are simple with the primary surface being charcoal painted T111 with accents of western red cedar and a white washed ash plywood interior. The sliding barn doors and trim are constructed of California redwood. The trellis with its varied pattern creates a shadow pattern that changes throughout the day. The trellis helps to enclose the informal patio (decomposed granite) and provide privacy from neighboring properties. Existing mature rhododendrons were prioritized in the design and protected in place where possible.
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