This 10,000 + sq ft timber frame home is stunningly located on the shore of Lake Memphremagog, QC. The kitchen and family room set the scene for the space and draw guests into the dining area. The right wing of the house boasts a 32 ft x 43 ft great room with vaulted ceiling and built in bar. The main floor also has access to the four car garage, along with a bathroom, mudroom and large pantry off the kitchen. On the the second level, the 18 ft x 22 ft master bedroom is the center piece. This floor also houses two more bedrooms, a laundry area and a bathroom. Across the walkway above the garage is a gym and three ensuite bedooms with one featuring its own mezzanine.

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バンクーバー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 (ガラスサイディング) の写真

Patrick Reynolds
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Ramsay Photography
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Exterior Walk and approach, with rain water trough.
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サセック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家の外観の写真

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.

Located in a quiet Grey Lynn St, the original cold, dark, damp villa was in need of restoration and extension to provide for a growing young family that reflected their family and friend focused lifestyle. Following a full restoration of the existing exterior and interior of the existing weatherboard clad villa, Matz Architects proposed a 3 level cedar clad extension that peaks out from the eastern side and above the ridgeline of the villa. Contrasts in materials and finishes are deliberately used throughout as you pass from historic to modern, to aid a recognition of the past and a reflection of the future.

Phil and Rocio, little did you know how perfect your timing was when you came to us and asked for a “small but perfect home”. Fertile ground indeed as we thought about working on something like a precious gem, or what we’re calling a NEW Jewel. So many of our clients now are building smaller homes because they simply don’t need a bigger one. Seems smart for many reasons: less vacuuming, less heating and cooling, less taxes. And for many, less strain on the finances as we get to the point where retirement shines bright and hopeful. For the jewel of a home we wanted to start with 1,000 square feet. Enough room for a pleasant common area, a couple of away rooms for bed and work, a couple of bathrooms and yes to a mudroom and pantry. (For Phil and Rocio’s, we ended up with 1,140 square feet.) The Jewel would not compromise on design intent, envelope or craft intensity. This is the big benefit of the smaller footprint, of course. By using a pure and simple form for the house volume, a true jewel would have enough money in the budget for the highest quality materials, net-zero levels of insulation, triple pane windows, and a high-efficiency heat pump. Additionally, the doors would be handcrafted, the cabinets solid wood, the finishes exquisite, and craftsmanship shudderingly excellent. Our many thanks to Phil and Rocio for including us in their dream home project. It is truly a Jewel! From the homeowners (read their full note here): “It is quite difficult to express the deep sense of gratitude we feel towards everyone that contributed to the Jewel…many of which I don’t have the ability to send this to, or even be able to name. The artistic, creative flair combined with real-life practicality is a major component of our place we will love for many years to come. Please pass on our thanks to everyone that was involved. We look forward to visits from any and all as time goes by." –Phil and Rocio Read more about the first steps for this Jewel on our blog. Reclaimed Wood, Kitchen Cabinetry, Bedroom Door: Pioneer Millworks Entry door: NEWwoodworks Professional Photos: Loren Nelson Photography

Porebski Architects, Park House, Woollahra, Located in one of Sydney’s Heritage Conservation area, the site is in a unique Sydney bush setting, 3km’s from the city. The house opens to the bush reserve while complimenting the heritage houses surrounding the site with a contemporary design that embraces the site, the reserve and heritage neighbours. The House is designed as the gateway to the reserve below and becomes a structure that belongs to the bush. The House is also designed as a podium to the heritage property above and to the south. The structure was massed with concrete block buttresses at either end rising from the existing heritage stone wall. The buttresses embrace a timber framed centre which, together with the horizontal roof forms, with a raised centre forming clerestory windows, creates a light and airy treehouse feel. The house has purposefully used a minimal building palette of face concrete blocks, black stained timber and black zinc to become part of the bush setting. These same materials return inside to bring a greater indoor outdoor connection. The House is designed with two distinct areas; the service core running along the southern boundary containing entry, stairs and bathrooms; and the living core facing north containing four bedrooms on the ground floor and living, dining and kitchen on the upper level. The house is inverted from the typical arrangement. The living rooms on the first floor take advantage of the roof volume, solar access and bush views leaving the bedrooms on the ground floor to enjoy more privacy. The north facing aspect and features like roof overhangs, shutters, materials used, and rainwater tanks are examples of the sustainability initiatives seamlessly integrated to reduce energy consumption. The end result is a new residence with simple forms with high detail that has a raw and refined sensibility. photo by Felix Forrest.

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This tired mid-century post and beam home was completely transformed into a gorgeous modern living and executive home work space. Sleek minimalistic design reigns throughout the new home - inside and out - playing on the contrast between smooth white, grey and black surfaces and rustic natural wood colours and textures. The star of the home is the massive floor to ceiling Keller sliding glass panel system stretching the full length of the home, creating a beautiful indoor/outdoor living area between the dining room, living room, and the brand new deck. The entire main floor front wall was removed for the installation of the powered retractable glass wall.

David Straight
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ケ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 (ガラスサイディング) の写真

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 (混合材サイディング) の写真

Abutting the Queens Chain at the boundary, the stepped nature of the site informed the series of stacked building forms. The stepped building form reduces the scale of the site cut and impact of the slope. This was the best and only way to maximise the client’s wish to maximise the property’s location and vantage. Photography by DRAW Photography Ltd