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.

Emilio Collavino
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (ll型、濃色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、ドロップインシンク、黒いキッチンパネル、グレーのキッチンカウンター、オープンシェルフ) の写真

HIA 2016 New Bathroom of the Year ($35,000-$45,000)
アデレード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、中間色木目調キャビネット、コーナー設置型シャワー、ベージュのタイル、セメントタイル、ベージュの壁、セメントタイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、ベージュの床、オープンシャワー、ベージュのカウンター) の写真

Photographer Angela Carpenter. SieMatic S3 in Lotus White and Graphite Grey laminate finish.
シカゴ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、白いキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Ricken Desai
ハイデラバードにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (壁掛け式トイレ、グレーのタイル、石スラブタイル、グレーの壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、茶色い床、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

ミラノ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 (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、白いキャビネット、オレンジのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、コンクリートの床、アイランドなし、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Creating spaces that make connections between the indoors and out, while making the most of the panoramic lake views and lush landscape that surround were two key goals of this seasonal home’s design. Central entrance into the residence brings you to an open dining and lounge space, with natural light flooding in through rooftop skylights. Soaring ceilings and subdued color palettes give the adjacent kitchen and living room an airy and expansive feeling, while the large, sliding glass doors and picture windows bring the warmth of the outdoors in. The family room, located in one of the two zinc-clad connector spaces, offers a more intimate lounge area and leads into the master suite wing, complete with vaulted ceilings and sleek lines. Three additional guest suites can be found in the opposite wing of the home, providing ideally separate living spaces for a multi-generational family. Photographer: Steve Hall © Hedrich Blessing Architect: Booth Hansen

Shane Organ Photo
ウィチタ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、濃色木目調キャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング、人工大理石カウンター、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル) の写真

Area cucina open. Mobili su disegno; top e isola in travertino. rivestimento frontale in rovere, sgabelli alti in velluto. Pavimento in parquet a spina francese

バーリントンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな寝室 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) のインテリア

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応接間 (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

mayphotography
メルボルンにある広い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、茶色いキャビネット、バリアフリー、グレーのタイル、グレーの壁、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

Simon Kennedy
ロンドン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LDK (淡色無垢フローリング、薪ストーブ、内蔵型テレビ、白い壁) の写真

Entwurf: ARNOLD/WERNER mit Wiedemann Werkstätten. Fotos: Simon Burko Fotografie
ミュンヘンにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな寝室 (白い壁、コンクリートの床、勾配天井) のレイアウト

A wall was removed and a window enlarged to create this open, clean space for the master bathroom. Vessel sinks, a floating vanity with inset hardware, wall mounted faucets, tile set on the diagonal and lighted mirrors add layers of detail and texture for a spectacular space.

Simon Whitbread
シドニーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな浴室 (オープンシェルフ、中間色木目調キャビネット、洗い場付きシャワー、ベージュのタイル、グレーのタイル、セメントタイル、グレーの壁、セメントタイルの床、ベッセル式洗面器、木製洗面台、グレーの床、オープンシャワー、ブラウンの洗面カウンター) の写真

ケルンにある小さな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、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、シルバーの調理設備、セメントタイルの床、アイランドなし、ベージュの床) の写真

デュッセルドルフ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玄関ドア (白い壁、黒いドア、白い床) の写真

パースにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな洗濯室 (ll型、ドロップインシンク、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、左右配置の洗濯機・乾燥機、グレーの床、白い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