History: Client was given a property, that was extremely difficult to build on, with a very steep, 25-30' drop. They tried to sell the property for many years, with no luck. They finally decided that they should build something on it, for themselves, to prove it could be done. No access was allowed at the top of the steep incline. Client assumed it would be an expensive foundation built parallel to the hillside, somehow. Program: The program involved a level for one floor living, (LR/DR/KIT/MBR/UTILITY) as an age-in-place for this recently retired couple. Any other levels should have additional bedrooms that could also feel like a separate AirBnB space, or allow for a future caretaker. There was also a desire for a garage with a recreational vehicle and regular car. The main floor should take advantage of the primary views to the southwest, even though the lot faces due west. Also a desire for easy access to an upper level trail and low maintenance materials with easy maintenance access to roof. The preferred style was a fresher, contemporary feel. Solution: A concept design was presented, initially desired by the client, parallel to the hillside, as they had originally envisioned. An alternate idea was also presented, that was perpendicular to the steep hillside. This avoided having difficult foundations on the steep hillside, by spanning... over it. It also allowed the top, main floor to be farther out on the west end of the site to avoid neighboring view blockage & to better see the primary southwest view. Savings in foundation costs allowed the installation of a residential elevator to get from the garage to the top, main living level. Stairs were also available for regular exercise. An exterior deck was angled towards the primary SW view to the San Juan Islands. The roof was originally desired to be a hip style on all sides, but a better solution allowed for a simple slope back to the 10' high east side for easier maintenance & access, since the west side was almost 50' high! The clients undertook this home as a speculative, temporary project, intending for it to add value, to sell. However, the unexpected solution, and experience in living here, has them wanting to stay forever.

他の地域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家の外観 (下見板張り) の写真

New build in Tring
バッキンガムシャーにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、縦張り) の写真

Cura designed and gained planning approval for a subtle extension to a grade II listed house in Devon. The design culminated a long process of discussions and applications with Council Planning and was approved after a presentation was made by Cura Design at Planning Committee. The design consists of three distinct elements: 1. The refurbished cottage 2. Enclosing the historic courtyard with a glazed roof. 3. Refurbishing and extending the historic outbuilding.

Modern Asian house set in the temperate rainforest of South Vancouver Island
高級な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

This beautiful Vienna, VA home was expertly remodeled with a new porch, bringing a fresh look to this home's exterior. Our team completed this porch with new bright lights and light colors for the new columns. Landscaping stone was installed around the porch to complete this refreshing exterior remodel.

This beautiful Vienna, VA home was expertly remodeled with a new porch, bringing a fresh look to this home's exterior. Our team completed this porch with new bright lights and light colors for the new columns. Landscaping stone was installed around the porch to complete this refreshing exterior remodel.

This beautiful Vienna, VA home was expertly remodeled with a new porch, bringing a fresh look to this home's exterior. Our team completed this porch with new bright lights and light colors for the new columns. Landscaping stone was installed around the porch to complete this refreshing exterior remodel.