This new house is perched on a bluff overlooking Long Pond. The compact dwelling is carefully sited to preserve the property's natural features of surrounding trees and stone outcroppings. The great room doubles as a recording studio with high clerestory windows to capture views of the surrounding forest. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

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.

This Glenview, IL Modern/Contemporary Style Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group. We installed James HardiePanel Boards in Custom Color and James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding and Traditional HardieTrim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White. Also installed Front Entry Roof and Columns and replaced Windows with Marvin Windows.

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シアトル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家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Rear porch features a new Scandinavian-Craftsman treated wood privacy wall that continues the lines of the historic front porch - Architecture/Interiors/Renderings/Photography: HAUS | Architecture - Construction Management: WERK | Building Modern

This Red Hill Colonial was significantly improved with a contemporary, spacious renovation allowing enjoyment of its specific location. The adaptation was to meet the family's lifestyle requirements, maximising the parkland views, to improve the privacy of the occupants, integrate the indoor/outdoor connection while providing a controlled and private environment.

Fotos: Piet Niemann
ハンブルク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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Photos By Simple Photography
ヒュースト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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Evening at this modern forest home as the sun fades and the house begins to glow with light against the warm fir.
シアトル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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

At roughly 1,600 sq.ft. of existing living space, this modest 1971 split level home was too small for the family living there and in need of updating. Modifications to the existing roof line, adding a half 2nd level, and adding a new entry effected an overall change in building form. New finishes inside and out complete the alterations, creating a fresh new look. The sloping site drops away to the east, resulting in incredible views from all levels. From the clean, crisp interior spaces expansive glazing frames the VISTA.

バンクーバー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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、下見板張り) の写真

working hand in hand with the architects, we designed this midcentury modern ranch style home in the woods of Morristown nj. the metal seamed roof combined with the slatted wood siding complete the otherwise cement home.

他の地域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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、下見板張り) の写真

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他の地域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家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Photos By Simple Photography
ヒュースト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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング) の写真

Exterior of this new modern home is designed with fibercement panel siding with a rainscreen. The front porch has a large overhang to protect guests from the weather. A rain chain detail was added for the rainwater runoff from the porch. The walkway to the front door is pervious paving. www.h2darchitects.com H2D Architecture + Design #kirklandarchitect #newmodernhome #waterfronthomekirkland #greenbuildingkirkland #greenbuildingarchitect

Old brick ranch gets transformed into a new contemporary bungalow with clean lines, open floor plan, and warm style for young family.
お手頃価格の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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

GAF Timberline HD (Charcoal) James HardiePlank 7" Exp Cedarmill (Evening Blue) James HardieShingle 5" StraightEdge (Evening Blue) James HardieShingle 5" StraightEdge (Evening Blue) James HardieTrim NT3 3.5" (Arctic White) AZEK Full Cellular PVC Crown Moulding Profiles Pella Windows 6" Gutters & Downspouts (White) Installed by American Home Contractors, Florham Park, NJ Property located in Millington, NJ www.njahc.com