HillSide House- Mill Valley

Jim Zack

Dramatic view of rear of house showing hillside site, dynamic material palette, rails, exterior stairs Bruce Damonte

交差点からの外観／オグハウス

合同会社インクアーキテクツ

外観の夕景です。外壁はガルバリウム鋼板の一文字葺です。パラペットの（上端）は特殊な納まりとなっており、一文字葺の縦のラインが美しく見えます。玄関前など部分的に木製の外壁を貼っています。これは建替え前の既存建物の木材を古材として利用し、手割りで製材した「柿（こけら）板」を葺いています。この柿葺きは建主さんのセルフビルドで作られました。建替え前の既存建物は建主さんの祖父母の代に建てられた家で、建替える新築の家にも何らかのかたちで引き継ぐことができればとの思いからのアイデアです。２方向に道路のある角地で１階にダイニングキッチンのある間取りとなっていますことからプライバシーへの配慮が必要でした。道路からはプライバシーが確保できており、実家である隣家側計画した中庭に対して開放的な平面計画となっているため落ち着いた居心地の良い１階のダイニングキッチンとなっています。

Northside Townhomes

MMW Architects

Photo by Hixson Studio

Anbau Haus GZ

LUKAS HUNEKE PHOTOGRAPHY

Das bestehende Haus ist traditioneller Bauart und erweckt mit seinem ausladenden Dach und der horizontalen Fassadengliederung einen noblen Eindruck. Auf der Strassenseite befinden sich entlang des Treppenhauses vertikale Schlitzfenster. Der Anbau sollte das bestehende Haus nicht konkurrenzieren, nicht abwerten oder verändern, sondern durch seine Andersartigkeit einen zusätzlichen Schmuck für das Haupthaus darstellen. Einerseits wollte man von der freien Aussicht profitieren, andererseits will man sich gegen Einsicht schützen. Dem mineralisch verputzten Gebäude wurde ein vertikal gegliedertes Volumen entgegen gesetzt. Die vertikale Lamellenstruktur der Fassade schafft eine gewisse Tiefe innerhalb der Fassade und ein optisch sehr abwechslungsreiches Licht- und Schattenspiel. Diese Leichtigkeit kokettiert mit dem kompakten Haupthaus. Da die Aluminiumlamellen einfach über die Fenster weitergeführt wurden, entstand der gewünschte Sichtschutz und die nötige Verschattung. Die vertikalen Schlitzfenster des Treppenhauses vom Haupthaus harmonieren mit der neuen Fassade. Bruck + Weckerle Architekten - Luxembourg http://www.bruck-weckerle.com/HausGZ.html Alle Fotos ©LUKAS HUNEKE PHOTOGRAPHY - www.lukashuneke.de

Glory Circle

Reform Contracting

This particular home located in Cave Springs, Arkansas was an in house design + build. We were tasked with the challenge of figuring out a way to unify our clients contemporary taste, the neighborhood covenants, and the dramatic grade of the lot. When designing, we always feel it’s important to take into account the surrounding natural landscape. We want our homes and nature to complement each other and to lean on each other to enhance the living environment of its inhabitants. We felt strongly that we needed to use the slope of the lot in our design, which led us to create multiple levels to the home. Too often the garage door is an afterthought and it ends up being a major component of the street view of a home. Due to the extreme grade change over the lot we were able to tuck the garage under the main living area. This concealed the garage door from the street view. The entry is situated between two small level changes. The living space is situated 24” above the entry. This creates a pulling effect that takes you up to an elevation amongst the trees. With windows on all sides, nature calls you out to sit on the covered porch situated in the trees. The kitchen and the dining area sit 24” below the entry level, creating a tucked-in intimate space. The private master suite is located at the top of the floating metal stairs on its own floor. With a workout room, his and hers closets, and a natural lit large master bathroom the space gives the home owners a nice retreat from the rest of the house.

Dixon Park Residence

Edge Commercial Photography

Roosevelt Residence - Modern Exterior with Cedar, Hardi and Metal Siding

Lee Edwards - residential design

Project Corten

CCASA Architects

The new intervention was clearly defined with new materials while the remaining first floor level was left with its original brickwork. the contrast of both is well balanced, creating the optical illusion of the first floor floating. Big sliding doors integrate the exterior with the interior

New Custom Modern Single Family Home in Palo Alto

MESH dbs

Park Street - Detail of Upper and Lower Decks

Studio Sarah Willmer Architecture

Rear facade with corrugated metal siding and wood siding, a wood slatted privacy wall and a canvas sunscreen at upper deck. Photographed by Ken Gutmaker

Vesta Plank Siding: Autumn Thistle Woodgrain, Driftwood Woodgrain, Ironstone Sol

Quality Edge

Vesta Plank siding by Quality Edge, in Autumn Thistle and Driftwood. Designed to echo the veins and tones of natural wood, six unique and intricate hand-drawn panels make up every Vesta woodgrain color. All six planks are drawn to complement each other. Panels are distinct enough to create an impactful, signature look that is as beautiful up close as it is far away. Our tri-color paint application creates a multi-dimensional and naturally accurate look that’s engineered to stay vibrant.

Gartenhaus

büro für bauform

Aufstockung eines kriegsgeschädigten Gründerzeithauses in innerstädtischer Lage im Stahlleichtbau mit urban gardening Farm auf dem Dach

Modern Industrial Remodel

MW Design Workshop

Closeup of our hand-rubbed blackened stainless exterior siding. Grommet-heads are used to fasten the sheets together for a more industrial, steam-punk look.

Elgar Avenue, Surbiton

50 Degrees North Architects

Overview An extension and the complete overhaul of a 1930’s semi-detached house in Surrey. The Brief Our clients wanted an open plan, very neat and monochrome aesthetic when refurbishing this house. Our Solution We worked with Living Space construction to deliver an open plan space. We maximised the footprint using permitted development and planning but crucially didn’t add too bigger dormer and ensured the dormer and ground floor roofs matched with a canopy to both. We are proud of this project, it added a lot of value to the house and made it the most prominent and enviable property in the area. Architects adding value combined with a client looking for the sleekest.

Farmhouse Make-Over

Locus Architecture

Alvhem

Torchio Architects, Inc.

A Modern Swedish Farmhouse Steve Buchanan Photography

Maple Leaf Residence

Click Architects

Copper Cladding, Oak Window Seat and Terracotta Patio, Copper House

BBA (Butcher Bayley Architects)

Photo credit: Matthew Smith ( http://www.msap.co.uk)

Garneau Duplex Exterior

ArtHouse Residential

Three-storey Exterior Design Ideas with Metal Siding

The front exterior of your home – the driveway, front yard, verandah and entrance – is a fantastic place to start making that all-important first impression on house guests. Even mailboxes and house numbers can have a wonderful way of grabbing people’s attention. The architectural design should reflect the overall style of your house and the family that live there; while your choice of materials will help your house blend in with its surrounds. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for the exterior of your house, and strike up a conversation with the architects and designers of your favourite picks. You’ll find house designs for contemporary, eclectic, modern, traditional styles and more.

How do I decide on the exterior style of my home?

Your location, overall sense of style, budget and current home layout will dictate the style of your exterior. If you’re renovating a period home, the materials and features you use should reflect the date in which it was built, while a unique colour scheme could add contemporary flair. New homes may prefer to look to modern or contemporary designs with structural simplicity, whereas, if you live by the ocean, a beach-style design may better suit your locale. That’s not to say you can’t build a new home that has period influences. If you’re a traditionalist, you can borrow architectural details from the Art Deco period, for instance, or use finishes that reflect more of a Scandinavian style, too.

What exterior house colours and materials should I use?

Traditional homes typically use brick and timber building materials, while stone, board-formed concrete and metal cladding are popular contemporary options. Again, the materials you use will depend on your location and the statement you want to make. Your budget will also affect your choice. Vinyl siding is affordable and easy to install, while stone is more expensive but durable and low maintenance. If you’re not ready to renovate but want to update the exterior of your home, you can still paint it. Look to your neighbours when choosing exterior house colours. Consider the streetscape and what type of colours are already in use, firstly, so you don’t replicate next door’s shade; and secondly, so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb. If you’re renovating a period home, you could paint features or intricate details in a bold, standout hue. Front doors, garage doors and window trims also look great in eye-catching colours, even if the rest of the house’s facade is neutral.

How can I maximise my home’s street appeal?

To spice up your home’s architectural design, landscape the surrounding area with plants and pathways that accent the style of your home. If you just need a quick revamp, look at your cement and pavers – these can split and crack over time; and repairing or replacing them can do wonders for your street appeal, especially if it’s a large area like your driveway. Plants, garden paths or low walls can can also add structure to your front yard. Light up your home with sufficient outdoor lighting to make walking up to the front door easy at night. You could use bollard lights along your entry path, or replace tiny wall sconces with statement pendant lighting at the entrance or on your verandah. Decorative elements such as house numbers, mailboxes and doormats will also add character. And if you're looking to sell your house, it may be worth hiring a stylist to help make the most of your property.