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.

ポートランドにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (大理石の洗面台、黒い壁、黒い天井) の写真

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LDK (白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、シルバーの調理設備、グレーのキッチンカウンター、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、黒いタイル、モザイクタイル、白い壁、アンダーカウンター洗面器、黒い床、白い洗面カウンター、フローティング洗面台) の写真

サクラメントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (アルコーブ型浴槽、白いタイル、白い壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、黒い床、ブラウンの洗面カウンター、黒い天井) の写真

ボルドーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、木材カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo Credit: Dustin Halleck
シカゴにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (白い壁、暖炉なし) のインテリア

GILLIAN JACKSON, STAN SWITALSKI
トロントにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (黒い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、テレビなし) 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トイレ・洗面所 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、壁掛け式トイレ、白い壁、グレーの床、白い洗面カウンター、アクセントウォール) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなI型キッチン (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、黒いキャビネット、黒いキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Cette salle de douche et WC est la salle de bain d'invités d'un appartement situé place Victor Hugo à Paris. Un marbre Marquina noir a été utilisé pour l'ensemble de douche, la vasque et le coffrage des WC suspendus. Le sol est un carrelage façon parquet, avec une pose chevron pour faciliter l'entretien. Des éclairages LED ont été placés sous le banc et sous la vasque pour apporter de la profondeur à l'ensemble. Cette seconde salle de bain est conçue comme un prolongement de l’appartement. Comme la salle de bain principale, l'ensemble du mobilier est réalisé sur mesure en marbre. Le bac de douche a volontairement été surélevé pour créer une surépaisseur au sol et conserver les proportions visuelles du marbre. Une fente creusée sous la vasque fait office de porte serviette minimaliste et raffiné. La cuvette des toilettes a également été choisie noire afin d'être la plus discrète possible. Le regard reste alors attiré par l'ensemble décoratif en marbre. www.xavierlemoine.com

Nina Struwe Photography
ハンブルクにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (黒い壁、標準型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、茶色い床、無垢フローリング、グレーと黒) のレイアウト

My client was moving from a 5,000 sq ft home into a 1,365 sq ft townhouse. She wanted a clean palate and room for entertaining. The main living space on the first floor has 5 sitting areas, three are shown here. She travels a lot and wanted her art work to be showcased. We kept the overall color scheme black and white to help give the space a modern loft/ art gallery feel. the result was clean and modern without feeling cold. Randal Perry Photography

Matte black cabinetry gives this kitchen a sleek modern look.
他の地域にあるコンテンポラリー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、黒いキャビネット、木材カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、グレーの床) の写真

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなマスターバスルーム (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、置き型浴槽、黒いタイル、ベッセル式洗面器、黒い床) の写真

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Peter Krupenye Photography
ニューヨークにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな主寝室 (黒い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、照明)

Mali Azima
アトランタ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ダイニングの照明 (黒い壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

D&M Images
他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなホームオフィス・書斎 (濃色無垢フローリング、自立型机) の写真