Small Exterior Design Ideas with a Gable Roof

Façade nord, rénovation de la façade en tavaillon de bois, création de fenêtres.

Philippe Moré. Vantaux de la serre en polycarbonate ouverts.

Photo: Richard Gooding Photography Architecture & Interior renovation: fiftypointeight Architecture + Interiors

View into guest pavilion Photography: Auhaus Architecture

Peter Landers

Garden studio / Bed and Breakfast within the grounds of a heritage house and gardens. The inspiration was a French Provincial rustic style, with a modern interpretation including pitched roof and barn-style doors and textured cladding. Charcoal timber and battens are featured. The garden studio has two bedrooms and a spacious living, kitchen and bathroom, and sits harmoniously in the grounds of this heritage precinct.

Nulla Vale is a small dwelling and shed located on a large former grazing site. The structure anticipates a more permanent home to be built at some stage in the future. Early settler homes and rural shed types are referenced in the design. The Shed and House are identical in their overall dimensions and from a distance, their silhouette is the familiar gable ended form commonly associated with farming sheds. Up close, however, the two structures are clearly defined as shed and house through the material, void, and volume. The shed was custom designed by us directly with a shed fabrication company using their systems to create a shed that is part storage part entryways. Clad entirely in heritage grade corrugated galvanized iron with a roof oriented and pitched to maximize solar exposure through the seasons. The House is constructed from salvaged bricks and corrugated iron in addition to rough sawn timber and new galvanized roofing on pre-engineered timber trusses that are left exposed both inside and out. Materials were selected to meet the clients’ brief that house fit within the cognitive idea of an ‘old shed’. Internally the finishes are the same as outside, no plasterboard and no paint. LED lighting strips concealed on top of the rafters reflect light off the foil-backed insulation. The house provides the means to eat, sleep and wash in a space that is part of the experience of being on the site and not removed from it.

Peter Heffernen

Jack Hobhouse

Bow Cabin, nestled in the enchanting forests of Washington State, stands as an architecturally refined retreat designed for a seamless integration with nature. Embracing a timeless gable form encased with charred timber, the cabin pays homage to traditional craftsmanship while offering a contemporary aesthetic that harmonizes with the surrounding forest. The indoor suspended fireplace and outdoor shower accentuate the connection with nature, creating an immersive experience. Warm timber interiors, sustainably sourced, contribute to Bow Cabin's cozy and inviting atmosphere, making it a haven for relaxation and contemplation in the heart of the forest. Bow Cabin is not just a retreat; it's a statement of sustainable elegance. Beyond its captivating design, the cabin embraces environmentally conscious choices, from locally sourced materials to the charred timber cladding's low-maintenance durability. This thoughtfully crafted sanctuary embodies the essence of simplicity, sustainability, and serenity, offering an unparalleled living experience in the midst of Washington State's life giving forest.

A two storey house with feature gable formed in contrasting brickwork with full height glazing to the front to define the entrance

Renovated front veranda and courtyard.

Design and Build in Tasman, Motueka. These clients wanted to build a home they could easily disconnect and transport to a new location once sea levels start rising.