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BLDG Workshop Inc.A mid-century a-frame is given new life through an exterior and interior renovation
grouparchitectRemodel and addition by Grouparchitect & Eakman Construction. Photographer: AMF Photography.
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTUREPositioned on a bluff this house looks out to the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area and to Mount Hood beyond. It provides a year-round gathering place for a mid-west couple, their dispersed families and friends.
Attention was given to views and balancing openness and privacy. Common spaces are generous and allow for the interactions of multiple groups. These areas take in the long, dramatic views and open to exterior porches and terraces. Bedrooms are intimate but are open to natural light and ventilation.
The materials are basic: salvaged barn timber from the early 1900’s, stucco on Rastra Block, stone fireplace & garden walls and concrete counter tops & radiant concrete floors. Generous porches are open to the breeze and provide protection from rain and summer heat.
Bruce Forster Photography
Reid Developments LtdThe metal exterior of this home is required in this area as it is in a newly designated "wildfire zone" of North Vancouver.
EK Reedy Interiors, Inc.Custom Home in Jackson Hole, WY
Ward + Blake Architects
JK Lawrence Photography
GMF+ASSOCIATES architectsThis house design was inspired by the 19th century style farm houses that are scattered about the flat open farmland of Eastern Shore, Virginia. The building site for this project was on a waterfront peninsula that made it picturesque as well as historical version of a bygone era. Versions of this house and others like it can be found on downhomeplans.com
Christensen Design ManagementHistory:
Client was given a property, that was extremely difficult to build on, with a very steep, 25-30' drop. They tried to sell the property for many years, with no luck. They finally decided that they should build something on it, for themselves, to prove it could be done. No access was allowed at the top of the steep incline. Client assumed it would be an expensive foundation built parallel to the hillside, somehow.
Program:
The program involved a level for one floor living, (LR/DR/KIT/MBR/UTILITY) as an age-in-place for this recently retired couple. Any other levels should have additional bedrooms that could also feel like a separate AirBnB space, or allow for a future caretaker. There was also a desire for a garage with a recreational vehicle and regular car. The main floor should take advantage of the primary views to the southwest, even though the lot faces due west. Also a desire for easy access to an upper level trail and low maintenance materials with easy maintenance access to roof. The preferred style was a fresher, contemporary feel.
Solution:
A concept design was presented, initially desired by the client, parallel to the hillside, as they had originally envisioned.
An alternate idea was also presented, that was perpendicular to the steep hillside. This avoided having difficult foundations on the steep hillside, by spanning... over it. It also allowed the top, main floor to be farther out on the west end of the site to avoid neighboring view blockage & to better see the primary southwest view. Savings in foundation costs allowed the installation of a residential elevator to get from the garage to the top, main living level. Stairs were also available for regular exercise. An exterior deck was angled towards the primary SW view to the San Juan Islands. The roof was originally desired to be a hip style on all sides, but a better solution allowed for a simple slope back to the 10' high east side for easier maintenance & access, since the west side was almost 50' high!
The clients undertook this home as a speculative, temporary project, intending for it to add value, to sell. However, the unexpected solution, and experience in living here, has them wanting to stay forever.
Round Top Home BuildersThis original 2 bedroom dogtrot home was built in the late 1800s. 120 years later we completely replaced the siding, added 1400 square feet and did a full interior renovation.
UserThis 1,897 square foot, one story home with walkout/exposed lower level home is located in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Features include: 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a 2 car garage and unique features such as shipping containers and steel trusses. A variety of materials such as horizontal steel, rectangular and vertical fiber cement panels, and EIFS (exterior insulation finish system) are being used on the exterior.
Hal Kearney, Photographer
Jamaica Cottage Shop IncExcerpt via our website ~ "While originally designed as a Pond House, this beautiful Cabin has an endless array of uses. With a 10×16 floor plan, this cabin can be a potting shed for your garden, a child’s playhouse, a space to watch the sunset or just a place to sit by the pond. Here at the Jamaica Cottage Shop we feel that our Cabins are an asset to any landscape. With an array of available options, these cabins can compliment any property as a combination guest house, meditation room, nature observation area, yoga studio, and sometimes, a study."
Available as diy plans ($50), cabin kits (estimated assembly time - 2 people, 20 hours), or fully assembled.
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