Small Contemporary Exterior Design Ideas

Pic taken on sale of property by Ray White, Mount Barker. Used with permission. Lush garden with only Australian natives and attracting wildlife.

Paul Riddle

A two-stage development on a premium Lake Macquarie address. We got involved early with ELK Architects, working through costs as the design evolved so nothing surprised anyone at DA. Fifteen months later, it was delivered on programme and named a Finalist at the MBA NSW Awards. ★ MBA Finalist — Master Builders Association NSW, $2.5M–$3.5M New Dwellings

The rear extension is expressed as a simple gable form. The addition steps out to the full width of the block, and accommodates a second bathroom in addition to a tiny shed accessed on the rear facade. The remaining 2/3 of the facade is expressed as a recessed opening with sliding doors and a gable window.

Vor dem Anbau mit Lärchenholzfassade ist ein echter Lieblingsplatz entstanden.

Architektur: Möhring Architekten Fotos: Stefan Melchior

Working on a constrained site with large feature trees to be retained, we developed a design that replaced an existing garage and shed to provide our clients with a new garage and glazed link to a multipurpose study/guest bedroom. The project also included a garden room, utility, and shower room, replacing an existing inefficient conservatory. Working with Hellis Solutions Ltd as tree consultants, we designed the structure around the trees with mini pile foundations being used to avoid damaging the roots. High levels of insulation and efficient triple-glazed windows with a new underfloor heating system in the extension, provide a very comfortable internal environment. Externally, the extension is clad with Larch boarding and has a part Zinc, part sedum roof with the natural materials enhancing this garden setting.

Darren Kerr photography

Christine Francis

ÁBATON's Portable Home ÁPH80 project, developed as a dwelling ideal for 2 people, easily transported by road and ready to be placed almost anywhere. Photo: Juan Baraja

Alicia Taylor Photography

Thomas Ebert

The timber clad rear facade glows as night creating a play of light and shadow against the ground and boundary walls. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography

Richard Chivers

NIkolay Kazakov