Photo of a mid-sized transitional exterior in Austin.

Martha Benedict
Inspiration for a mid-sized country patio in Los Angeles with a fire feature, gravel and no cover.

The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

Felix Sanchez
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional two-storey exterior in Houston.

This is an example of a mid-sized front yard garden in New York with a garden path.

Photo of a mid-sized modern two-storey white exterior in Leipzig with a flat roof.

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian two-storey brown house exterior in Frankfurt with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

For the William Cook House (c. 1809) in downtown Beverly, Massachusetts, we were asked to create an addition to create spatial and aesthetic continuity between the main house, a front courtyard area, and the backyard pool. Our carriage house design provides a functional and inviting extension to the home’s public façade and creates a unique private space for personal enjoyment and entertaining. The two-car garage features a game room on the second story while a striking exterior brick wall with built-in outdoor fireplace anchors the pool deck to the home, creating a wonderful outdoor haven in the home’s urban setting. Photo Credit: Eric Roth

The steel fence at the front entry is composed of rusted steel panels with a custom, hand-drawn pattern based on ink brush lines. Photos by Benjamin Benschneider

Addition/kitchen - work performed by SM Contracting
Mid-sized contemporary exterior in New York.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional garden in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone pavers.