A custom designed and fabricated metal and wood spiral staircase that goes directly from the upper level to the garden; it uses space efficiently as well as providing a stunning architectural element. Costarella Architects, Robert Vente Photography

コーンウォールにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板) の写真

This is the modern, industrial side of the home. The floor-to-ceiling steel windows and spiral staircase bring a contemporary aesthetic to the house. The 19' Kolbe windows capture sweeping views of Mt. Rainier, the Space Needle and Puget Sound.

シアトルにあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングの写真

photo by Akiyoshi Fukuzawa
大阪にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなウッドデッキ (日よけなし) の写真

マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (ガラスフェンス) の写真

バルセロナにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

The finished basement with a home office, laundry space, and built in shelves.
シアトルにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、グレーの床、暖炉なし) の写真

ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な地中海スタイルのおしゃれな書斎 (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、自立型机、茶色い床) の写真

John Cole Photography
ワシントンD.C.にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木の蹴込み板、ワイヤーの手すり) の写真

ロンドンにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (グレーの床、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、メタリックのキッチンパネル、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ボルチモアにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (ガラスフェンス) の写真

サンフランシスコにある広いミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (濃色無垢フローリング、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床) の写真

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パリにある高級な広いインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真

ハートフォードシャーにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (カーペット張りの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Complete renovation of a 19th century brownstone in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. Modern interiors that preserve many original details. Kate Glicksberg Photography

オレンジカウンティにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段下デスク (木の蹴込み板、ガラスフェンス) の写真

Alan Williams Photography
ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (木の蹴込み板) の写真