Chris Snook
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 (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、グレーの床、グレーのキャビネット、白いキッチンカウンター) 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.

This beautiful 4 storey, 19th Century home - with a coach house set to the rear - was in need of an extensive restoration and modernisation when STAC Architecture took over in 2015. The property was extended to 4,800 sq. ft. of luxury living space for the clients and their family. In the main house, a whole floor was dedicated to the master bedroom and en suite, a brand-new kitchen extension was added and the other rooms were all given a new lease of life. A new basement extension linked the original house to the coach house behind incorporating living quarters, a cinema and a wine cellar, as well as a vast amount of storage space. The coach house itself is home to a state of the art gymnasium, steam and shower room. The clients were keen to maintain as much of the Victorian detailing as possible in the modernisation and so contemporary materials were used alongside classic pieces throughout the house. South Hill Park is situated within a conservation area and so special considerations had to be made during the planning stage. Firstly, our surveyor went to site to see if our product would be suitable, then our proposal and sample drawings were sent to the client. Once they were happy the work suited them aesthetically the proposal and drawings were sent to the conservation office for approval. Our proposal was approved and the client chose us to complete the work. We created and fitted stunning bespoke steel windows and doors throughout the property, but the brand-new kitchen extension was where we really helped to add the ‘wow factor’ to this home. The bespoke steel double doors and screen set, installed at the rear of the property, spanned the height of the room. This Fabco feature, paired with the roof lights the clients also had installed, really helps to bring in as much natural light as possible into the kitchen. Photography Richard Lewisohn

フェニックスにあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれな寝室 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、茶色い床、グレーとブラウン) のインテリア

Living Room looking across exterior terrace to swimming pool.
クライストチャーチにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、金属の暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、ベージュの床、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、黒い天井) の写真

© Edward Caruso Photography Interior design by Francis Interiors
ニューヨークにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなベランダ・バルコニー (日よけなし) の写真

シカゴにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、造り付け机、茶色い床) の写真

ハートフォードシャーにある巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (レンガサイディング) の写真

Walton on Thames - Bespoke built garden room = 7. 5 mtrs x 4.5 mtrs garden room with open area and hidden storage.
サリーにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなスタジオ・作業場の写真

Fresh Photo House
ロンドンにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭の写真

ダラスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

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ニューヨークにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (オーニング・日よけ、コンテナガーデン、屋上) の写真

Tom Sullam Photography Schiffini kitchen Saarinen Tulip table Vitra Vegetal Chair
ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、大理石の床、アイランドなし) の写真

Photo by Bob Greenspan
ポートランドにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなテラス・中庭の写真

ipe deck, outdoor fireplace, teak furniture, planters, container garden, steel windows, roof deck, roof terrace
ニューヨーク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 (屋上) の写真

シャーロットにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (緑の壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) 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アイランドキッチン (シングルシンク、黒いキャビネット、黒い調理設備、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

オークランドにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真