Contemporary Exterior Design Ideas
UserThis modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment.
The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.
Lenox House DesignA mixture of stone, cedar and cement board cedar breaks up the large planes of this Artisan Tour home. Carefully laid out by the architectures, there is a sense of balance and expansiveness to this Modern Prairie style project.
roth sheppard architectsThe existing 1950’s ranch house was remodeled by this firm during a 4-year period commencing in 1997. Following the Phase I remodel and master bedroom loft addition, the property was sold to the present owners, a retired geologist and freelance artist. The geologist discovered the largest gas reserve in Wyoming, which he named ‘Jonah’.
The new owners program included a guest bedroom suite and an office. The owners wanted the addition to express their informal lifestyle of entertaining small and large groups in a setting that would recall their worldly travels.
The new 2 story, 1,475 SF guest house frames the courtyard and contains an upper level office loft and a main level guest bedroom, sitting room and bathroom suite. All rooms open to the courtyard or rear Zen garden. The centralized fire pit / water feature defines the courtyard while creating an axial alignment with the circular skylight in the guest house loft. At the time of Jonahs’ discovery, sunlight tracks through the skylight, directly into the center of the courtyard fire pit, giving the house a subliminal yet personal attachment to the present owners.
Different types and textures of stone are used throughout the guest house to respond to the owner’s geological background. A rotating work-station, the courtyard ‘room’, a stainless steel Japanese soaking tub, the communal fire pit, and the juxtaposition of refined materials and textured stone reinforce the owner’s extensive travel and communal experiences.
Photo: Frank Ooms
EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY
Ward + Blake Architects
JK Lawrence Photography
IntechoIntecho designed and delivered–Lighting, Heating, Cooling, Blinds, Curtains and DHW controls. The Audio-Visual package included, Whole house audio, HD distribution, Wi-Fi, Remote access. Security including IP-HD CCTV system, Video entry and Gate control. Stunning property with a myriad of Intecho systems. Lighting, heating, cooling, Colour change, audio and visual including, whole house audio, HD distribution, Commercial Grade Wi-Fi and Security systems including HD CCTV.
Contemporary Exterior Design Ideas
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