If quality is a necessity, comfort impresses and style excites you, then JACK offers the epitome of modern luxury living. The combination of singularly skilled architects, contemporary interior designers and quality builders will come together to create this elegant collection of superior inner city townhouses.

Project Overview: This project is a vacation home for a family to enjoy the beauty of Swauk Prairie in Hidden Valley near Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington. It was a highly collaborative project between the owners, Syndicate Smith (Steve Booher lead), Mandy Callaway, and Merle Inc. The Pika-Pika exterior scope was pre-treated with a fire retardant for good measure due to being located in a high-fire zone on the east side of the Cascade mountain range, about 90 minutes east of Seattle.

Edificio Residenziale R1 - Aggregato di 3 unifamiliari - w.i.p

Viviana Severini

Particolare della doppia parete su fronte strada. Doppia parete in vetro e lamelle di parklex che vanno a proteggere l'ingresso su fronte strada.

City View Addition

alsoCAN Architects

doubler

OVERCODE architecture urbanisme

vue de l'extension depuis le jardin en finition bois brulé

Upcycled House Extension

Studio DC Architects

Frameless glass corner window in sculpted garden facade to maximise daylight levels for this north facing house extension

Pi_Pad

Mcmahon and Nerlich

Fensterläden

Sven Wiebe Architekten

Pose par l’extérieur avec bardage de bois noir

SN MENUISAL

Baie coulissante en aluminium, 2 vantaux coulissant, teinte ral 9005 , pose en ITE dans un bardage noir

Crows Nest Heritage Addition

Dieppe Design

Nestled in the Holtermann Estate heritage conservation zone we were tasked with transforming a dilapidated townhouse into a modern and bright family home. We took to restoring the front façade to it's former glory whilst demolishing rear to make way for a modern two storey extension and garage with rear lane access. A central light well spills light into the opening plan kitchen, living and dining rooms which extend out to a generous outdoor entertaining area. The stairs lead you up to the bedrooms, which include a luxurious loft style master bedroom complete with walk-through robe and ensuite.

Vitoria Park

Material Works Architecture

Sliding doors opening to garden

Harlem Brownstone

kimberly peck architect

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Loft conversion company Barnet, EN5 London

LCCL Construction

Home extensions and loft conversion in Barnet, EN5 London. Dormer in black tile with black windows and black fascia and gutters

Duncairn Lane Bray

Culligan Architects

Gartenseite mit Panorama-Anbau

Sven Wiebe Architekten

Davis Residence

Barry Connor Design

View of the morning deck area outside the master bedroom and kitchen

Davis Residence

Barry Connor Design

View from the street.

Black Townhouse Exterior Design Ideas

The front exterior of your home – the driveway, front yard, verandah and entrance – is a fantastic place to start making that all-important first impression on house guests. Even mailboxes and house numbers can have a wonderful way of grabbing people’s attention. The architectural design should reflect the overall style of your house and the family that live there; while your choice of materials will help your house blend in with its surrounds. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for the exterior of your house, and strike up a conversation with the architects and designers of your favourite picks. You’ll find house designs for contemporary, eclectic, modern, traditional styles and more.

How do I decide on the exterior style of my home?

Your location, overall sense of style, budget and current home layout will dictate the style of your exterior. If you’re renovating a period home, the materials and features you use should reflect the date in which it was built, while a unique colour scheme could add contemporary flair. New homes may prefer to look to modern or contemporary designs with structural simplicity, whereas, if you live by the ocean, a beach-style design may better suit your locale. That’s not to say you can’t build a new home that has period influences. If you’re a traditionalist, you can borrow architectural details from the Art Deco period, for instance, or use finishes that reflect more of a Scandinavian style, too.

What exterior house colours and materials should I use?

Traditional homes typically use brick and timber building materials, while stone, board-formed concrete and metal cladding are popular contemporary options. Again, the materials you use will depend on your location and the statement you want to make. Your budget will also affect your choice. Vinyl siding is affordable and easy to install, while stone is more expensive but durable and low maintenance. If you’re not ready to renovate but want to update the exterior of your home, you can still paint it. Look to your neighbours when choosing exterior house colours. Consider the streetscape and what type of colours are already in use, firstly, so you don’t replicate next door’s shade; and secondly, so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb. If you’re renovating a period home, you could paint features or intricate details in a bold, standout hue. Front doors, garage doors and window trims also look great in eye-catching colours, even if the rest of the house’s facade is neutral.

How can I maximise my home’s street appeal?

To spice up your home’s architectural design, landscape the surrounding area with plants and pathways that accent the style of your home. If you just need a quick revamp, look at your cement and pavers – these can split and crack over time; and repairing or replacing them can do wonders for your street appeal, especially if it’s a large area like your driveway. Plants, garden paths or low walls can can also add structure to your front yard. Light up your home with sufficient outdoor lighting to make walking up to the front door easy at night. You could use bollard lights along your entry path, or replace tiny wall sconces with statement pendant lighting at the entrance or on your verandah. Decorative elements such as house numbers, mailboxes and doormats will also add character. And if you're looking to sell your house, it may be worth hiring a stylist to help make the most of your property.