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This 8.3 star energy rated home is a beacon when it comes to paired back, simple and functional elegance. With great attention to detail in the design phase as well as carefully considered selections in materials, openings and layout this home performs like a Ferrari. The in-slab hydronic system that is run off a sizeable PV system assists with minimising temperature fluctuations.
This home is entered into 2023 Design Matters Award as well as a winner of the 2023 HIA Greensmart Awards. Karli Rise is featured in Sanctuary Magazine in 2023.


Highvale House sits amongst native gums on a sloping site. Perched on posts to disturb the land as little as possible, this raised position provides vistas through branches to the valley and hills beyond.
Wrapped in metal cladding, the house speaks to rural Australian vernacular and reads as a singular element, both sculptural and responsive to the local climate. The plan’s program borrows from traditional Japanese elements, marrying the clients’ cultural heritage with a kind of local regionalism. The program includes a Genkan, Engawa and Washitsu. The plan has a distinct separation between living and sleeping areas linked with a continuous corridor providing light and ventilation throughout. The living areas are characterised by a rich palette of stone and timber offering warmth and richness to the interior.
The generous glazed façade with high clerestory windows allows light deep into the width of the plan while providing opportunity to control daylight levels with floor to ceiling drapery offering a softness to the interior palette.


Midcentury Modern Exterior. The new primary suite was formerly an open-air carport.
Midcentury exterior in Charlotte.
Midcentury exterior in Charlotte.


This 1959 Mid Century Modern Home was falling into disrepair, but the team at Haven Design and Construction could see the true potential. By preserving the beautiful original architectural details, such as the linear stacked stone and the clerestory windows, the team had a solid architectural base to build new and interesting details upon. New modern landscaping was installed and a new linear cedar fence surrounds the perimeter of the property.


Northeast Elevation reveals private deck, dog run, and entry porch overlooking Pier Cove Valley to the north - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan, Saugutuck, Michigan, Douglas Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles


This is an example of a midcentury two-storey black house exterior in Portland.


Midcentury two-storey grey house exterior in Denver with mixed siding and a flat roof.
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This 60's Style Ranch home was recently remodeled to withhold the Barley Pfeiffer standard. This home features large 8' vaulted ceilings, accented with stunning premium white oak wood. The large steel-frame windows and front door allow for the infiltration of natural light; specifically designed to let light in without heating the house. The fireplace is original to the home, but has been resurfaced with hand troweled plaster. Special design features include the rising master bath mirror to allow for additional storage.
Photo By: Alan Barley


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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey brick house exterior in Other.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey brick house exterior in Other.


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Photo of a midcentury one-storey exterior in Santa Barbara with a metal roof.
Photo of a midcentury one-storey exterior in Santa Barbara with a metal roof.


This mid-century modern home has been beautifully enhanced with a series of thoughtful renovations, bringing new life to its iconic design. The addition of a modern exterior pool house serves as a serene retreat, complete with minimalist furnishings, expansive wood slat walls, and warm wood accents that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Adjacent to the pool house, a sleek new pool transforms the backyard into a luxurious oasis, featuring a sunken lounge area, and integrated lighting for stunning evening ambiance.
At the front, a redesigned foyer creates an inviting entryway, marrying mid-century simplicity with modern functionality. The space boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a bold statement door, and carefully selected materials like polished concrete, natural stone, and rich wood. This renovation balances style and utility, celebrating the home’s architectural roots while embracing contemporary luxury.


The front of the home. A flat roof spans between two offset gable volumes. Heavy timber beams span from the front of the property to the back. The entry is emphasized in a recessed charcoal brick area.


The front curb-appeal strategy removes the horizontal aspect of the typical ranch house by organizing windows and designing dark siding elements from the entry-level to the terrace-level apartment below. It also creates a proper front porch that can be enjoyed purely as a porch or opened up to dine alfresco.
Midcentury Exterior Design Ideas


Photo of a large midcentury three-storey black house exterior in Brisbane with wood siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.


Design ideas for a midcentury one-storey green house exterior in Orange County with a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.
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