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.

A retrofit of a Victorian townhouse with mansard loft extension and 2-storey rear/ side extension. Insulated using breathable wood-fibre products, filled with daylight and dramatic double-height spaces. Photos: Andy Stagg

New Slate Floor by MMCC
ロサンゼル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一戸建ての家の写真

Tucked into a hillside in the west hills outside Portland, Oregon, this house blends interior and exterior living. With a beautiful, hilltop site, our design approach was to take advantage of the natural surroundings and views over the landscape, while keeping the architecture from dominating the site. We semi-submerged the main floor of the house while carving outdoor living areas into the hillside. This protected courtyard extends out from the interior living spaces to provide year-round access to the outdoors. Large windows and sliding glass doors reinforce the connection to nature, while a large, open, great room contains the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The home is a single story design with two wings. One wing contains the master bedroom with en-suite bath & laundry. Another wing includes 2 additional bed/bathrooms, with one bed/bath pair able to function as a private guest suite. The exterior materials include Shou Sugi Ban rainscreen siding, floor to ceiling windows, and a standing seam metal roof. The interior design includes polished concrete floors, a fireplace flanked by accent walls of natural wood, natural wood veneer casework, tile and plaster bathrooms. The landscape design includes a variety of water features, native plantings and permeable pavings in the courtyard. The retaining walls of the courtyard are a combination of concrete and stone gabion walls.

サンフランシスコ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 (漆喰サイディング) 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.

This client’s Vancouver home was roofed with Tapersawn Cedar Shakes. It suits the home’s exterior perfectly! In addition to the roof, we replaced all of the fascia boards, also with cedar, painted with Aura Exterior Paint in Black Beauty from Benjamin Moore. The roof system incorporates large built-in rain troughs which function as gutters. For these sections, a two-ply SBS torch-on membrane was installed. The perimeter was finished with custom cap-metal flashing with standing seams. New custom chimney caps were also installed.

Photo by Chris Snook
ロンドン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 (レンガサイディング、デュープレックス) の写真

サリ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 (レンガサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

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 (レンガサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

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 Barefoot Bay Cottage is the first-holiday house to be designed and built for boutique accommodation business, Barefoot Escapes (www.barefootescapes.com.au). Working with many of The Designory’s favourite brands, it has been designed with an overriding luxe Australian coastal style synonymous with Sydney based team. The newly renovated three bedroom cottage is a north facing home which has been designed to capture the sun and the cooling summer breeze. Inside, the home is light-filled, open plan and imbues instant calm with a luxe palette of coastal and hinterland tones. The contemporary styling includes layering of earthy, tribal and natural textures throughout providing a sense of cohesiveness and instant tranquillity allowing guests to prioritise rest and rejuvenation. Images captured by Jessie Prince

シアトル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、混合材屋根) の写真

Henrietta Garden
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家の外観 (レンガサイディング、デュープレックス) の写真

Fine House Photography
ロンドン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 (レンガサイディング、マルチカラーの外壁、タウンハウス) の写真

The outdoor patio with connecting living and dining area.
シドニー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 (レンガサイディング) の写真

A beautiful new investment property in Ballarat's premiere estate. Interior & Exterior colour consultations by The Interior Difference. Built by: Quattro Homes Ballarat Photo: Quattro Homes Ballarat

サンフランシスコ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

ダラス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 (アドベサイディング) の写真