A retaining wall of Corten steel slices through the vegetation to create a striking juxtaposition of textures as well as a clear delineation between public and private space. Photo by George Dzahristos.

The living rooms window wall opens up to a front porch with a big view and similar window systems in the dining room and entry hall open onto a more private garden in the back. Photographed by David Lauer Photography

Photo: Derrick Barrett
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家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

オースティンにある高級な小さ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、長方形) の写真

Side entry parking area with wrap around porch. Grill area off the kitchen.
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな小さ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) の写真

Jeff Tryon
ニューヨーク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の写真

Chad Davies Photography
フェニックスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな平屋 (混合材サイディング、緑の外壁) の写真

ヒュースト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家の外観 (ビニールサイディング) の写真

メルボルン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 (混合材サイディング) の写真

Steve Smith, ImaginePhotographics
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家の外観 (オレンジの外壁) の写真

Photos By; Nate Grant
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平屋の写真

This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.

Photography by Richard Chivers https://www.rchivers.co.uk/ Marshall House is an extension to a Grade II listed dwelling in the village of Twyford, near Winchester, Hampshire. The original house dates from the 17th Century, although it had been remodelled and extended during the late 18th Century. The clients contacted us to explore the potential to extend their home in order to suit their growing family and active lifestyle. Due to the constraints of living in a listed building, they were unsure as to what development possibilities were available. The brief was to replace an existing lean-to and 20th century conservatory with a new extension in a modern, contemporary approach. The design was developed in close consultation with the local authority as well as their historic environment department, in order to respect the existing property and work to achieve a positive planning outcome. Like many older buildings, the dwelling had been adjusted here and there, and updated at numerous points over time. The interior of the existing property has a charm and a character - in part down to the age of the property, various bits of work over time and the wear and tear of the collective history of its past occupants. These spaces are dark, dimly lit and cosy. They have low ceilings, small windows, little cubby holes and odd corners. Walls are not parallel or perpendicular, there are steps up and down and places where you must watch not to bang your head. The extension is accessed via a small link portion that provides a clear distinction between the old and new structures. The initial concept is centred on the idea of contrasts. The link aims to have the effect of walking through a portal into a seemingly different dwelling, that is modern, bright, light and airy with clean lines and white walls. However, complementary aspects are also incorporated, such as the strategic placement of windows and roof lights in order to cast light over walls and corners to create little nooks and private views. The overall form of the extension is informed by the awkward shape and uses of the site, resulting in the walls not being parallel in plan and splaying out at different irregular angles. Externally, timber larch cladding is used as the primary material. This is painted black with a heavy duty barn paint, that is both long lasting and cost effective. The black finish of the extension contrasts with the white painted brickwork at the rear and side of the original house. The external colour palette of both structures is in opposition to the reality of the interior spaces. Although timber cladding is a fairly standard, commonplace material, visual depth and distinction has been created through the articulation of the boards. The inclusion of timber fins changes the way shadows are cast across the external surface during the day. Whilst at night, these are illuminated by external lighting. A secondary entrance to the house is provided through a concealed door that is finished to match the profile of the cladding. This opens to a boot/utility room, from which a new shower room can be accessed, before proceeding to the new open plan living space and dining area.

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家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

David Sievers
アデレード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家の外観 (コンクリートサイディング) の写真

サンフランシスコ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 (混合材サイディング) の写真

Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC
ワシントンD.C.にある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ガラスサイディング) の写真

Unlimited Style Photography
ロサンゼルスにある高級な小さ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) の写真

Exterior view of the bedroom and bath with outdoor shower. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti
サンフランシスコにある小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング) の写真