Modern / Contemporary house with curved glass walls and second floor balcony.

The Kipling house is a new addition to the Montrose neighborhood. Designed for a family of five, it allows for generous open family zones oriented to large glass walls facing the street and courtyard pool. The courtyard also creates a buffer between the master suite and the children's play and bedroom zones. The master suite echoes the first floor connection to the exterior, with large glass walls facing balconies to the courtyard and street. Fixed wood screens provide privacy on the first floor while a large sliding second floor panel allows the street balcony to exchange privacy control with the study. Material changes on the exterior articulate the zones of the house and negotiate structural loads.

Upper covered balcony with views of the back patio. Interior design by Lorna Gross

This covered patio in a high-rise apartment building has three areas, designated by area rugs. Outdoor furniture, durable, bright accessories and container plants brighten up this corner of the city. Sean Litchfield Photography

Purser Architectural Custom Home Design built by Tommy Cashiola Custom Homes

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A beautiful deck extension overlooking the pool with a southern exposure. Aluminum separation panel provides privacy to upstairs bedrooms. IPE decking surrounded by custom aluminum cable fencing.

Envision Designs

The second floor balcony is located off the home office area and offers sweeping views of the wooded home site.