Home extensions and loft conversion in Barnet, EN5 London. Dormer in black tile with black windows and black fascia and gutters
Inspiration for a large modern three-storey black townhouse exterior in London with mixed siding, a hip roof, a tile roof and a black roof.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern two-storey beige townhouse exterior with stone veneer, a shed roof and a metal roof.

The blue stucco exterior of this facade is complemented by the cedar detail.
Mid-sized modern two-storey stucco blue townhouse exterior in Toronto with a flat roof and a metal roof.

Interior Designer: Cecconi Simone Photographer: Connie Gauthier with HomeVisit
Inspiration for a modern two-storey adobe grey townhouse exterior in DC Metro with a flat roof.

Sunny skies, warm days, and a new place to make memories
Photo of a large modern three-storey grey townhouse exterior in Portland with mixed siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Street Front View of Main Entry with Garage, Carport with Vehicle Turntable Feature, Stone Wall Feature at Entry
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern two-storey white townhouse exterior in Christchurch with mixed siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.

Rear elevation of a brownstone in Hoboken, NJ. New modern bay window clad in Resysta siding with large window panels open the house to the backyard. The use of warm wood and metal tones create an inviting outdoor living space. Photo Credit: Blackstock Photography

Inspiration for a large modern black townhouse exterior in Lille with four or more storeys, mixed siding, a flat roof, a mixed roof and a grey roof.

The project includes 8 townhouses (that are independently owned as single family homes), developed as 4 individual buildings. Each house has 4 stories, including a large deck off a family room on the fourth floor featuring commanding views of the city and mountains beyond

Benny Chan
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern three-storey grey townhouse exterior in Los Angeles with concrete fiberboard siding, a flat roof and a green roof.

This freehold townhome, built by Whitestone, is nestled in Bedford Hills. Finished on all 3 levels with a total living area of 2,200 sq ft. The main floor boasts 9 foot ceilings with living rm featuring natural gas fireplace, open concept dining, kitchen and living area, and 2-piece powder rm. The functional kitchen has granite counter tops, a center island, and a spacious walk-in pantry. The second floor master has a walk-in-closet and ensuite with custom tile shower. Upstairs also includes 2 more bedrms (same size, not one big and one small!), a full bath, and side-by-side laundry closet. The lower level is complete with a large rec room, 2-piece bath, mech rm, and garage. To complete this home there is a cement driveway and 12 x 12 back deck with privacy fencing. This EnerGuide rated home also includes a ductless heat pump and Natural gas rough-ins for fireplace, BBQ, and cook top; it's tech-ready certified & has a 7-yr New Home Warranty.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

From the street front, the exterior palette creates a warm welcome for visitors and passers-by. Slimline Krause Emperor bricks line the ground floor, while a sky-on rendered finish creates the look of a concrete panel on the second story, with a striking powder-coated steel arbour at the entry, finished with cedar timber accents on front and garage doors. “The Krause bricks most definitely contributed to that warmth, and the developer was keen to use the slimline Krause Emperor bricks to create that point of difference. We had used Krause bricks before in Port Melbourne and loved the fact that they were Australian made, so we showed our client the bricks and he loved them straight away,” says Dana Meadows, Architect.

An external view of the rear glass extension. The extension adds space and light to the new kitchen and dining extension. The glass box includes a rear elevation of slim sliding doors with a structural glass roof above.

The Institute for Advanced Study is building a new community of 16 faculty residences on a site that looks out on the Princeton Battlefield Park. The new residences continue the Institute’s historic commitment to modern architecture.

Modern three-storey townhouse exterior in Buckinghamshire with a black roof.

This is an example of a small modern one-storey brick grey townhouse exterior in Baltimore with a flat roof.

Exterior of Latona Ave townhouses
This is an example of a mid-sized modern three-storey grey townhouse exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a flat roof.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern three-storey grey townhouse exterior in Seattle with mixed siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.