Overthinking a situation isn’t always a bad thing, particularly when the home in question is one in which the past is suddenly meeting the present. Originally designed by Finnish architect Olav Hammarstrom in 1952 for fellow architect Eero Saarinen, this unique home recently received its first transformation in decades. Still in its 1950s skin, it was completely gutted, inside and out. It was a serious undertaking, as the homeowner wanted modern upgrades, while keeping an eye toward retaining the home’s 1950s charm. She had a vision for her home, and she stuck to it from beginning to end. Perched on a rise of land and overlooking the tranquil Wellfleet Herring Pond, the home initially appears split, with the guest house on the left, and the main house of the right, but both ends are connected with a breezeway. The original home’s bones were in good shape, but many upgrades and replacements were necessary to bring the house up to date. New siding, roofing, gutters, insulation and mechanical systems were all replaced. Doors and windows with metal frames were custom made by a company in Long Island that fabricates doors for office buildings. Modern heating and cooling systems were added, and the three bathrooms were all updated. The footprint of the home remained unchanged. Inside, the only expansion was more closet space. The attention to detail in retaining the 50s-style look took a lot of online searching, from handles and knobs to lighting fixtures, with bits and pieces arriving from all over the world, including a doorstop from New Zealand. The homeowner selected many of the fixtures herself, while a very detail-oriented foreman exhaustively researched as well, looking for just the right piece for each and every location. High-end appliances were purchased to modernize the kitchen and all of the old cabinetry was removed, replaced and refaced with NUVACOR, a versatile surfacing material that not only provided a sleek, modern look, but added convenience and ease of use. Bare, wood-beamed ceilings throughout give a nod to the home’s natural surroundings, while the main living area (formerly a fisherman’s cabin), with a brick fireplace, was completely trimmed in walnut, while multiple windows of varying sizes welcome sunlight to brighten the home. Here, the sheetrock ceiling with faux rafters provides an interesting and room-brightening feature. Behind the house sits the serene pond, which can now be enjoyed from the stunning new deck. Here, decking material was not laid out side by side, as it typically is but, instead, meticulously laid out on edge, creating an unusual and eye-catching effect. A railing of tempered glass panels allows unobstructed views of the surrounding natural beauty, and keeps consistent with the open, airy feel of the place. A new outdoor shower is accessible via the deck and left open to the wilderness and the pond below, completing the bold yet sophisticated feeling of this retro-modern home.

サセックスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ゲームルーム、マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、アクセントウォール) の写真

他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、マルチカラーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

ポートラン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独立型ファミリールーム (ライブラリー、茶色い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

東京23区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独立型ファミリールーム (ライブラリー、マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

ウェリントンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (マルチカラーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

This residence is situated on a flat site with views north and west to the mountain range. The opposing roof forms open the primary living spaces on the ground floor to these views, while the upper floor captures the sun and view to the south. The integrity of these two forms are emphasized by a linear skylight at their meeting point. The sequence of entry to the house begins at the south of the property adjacent to a vast conservation easement, and is fortified by a wall that defines a path of movement and connects the interior spaces to the outdoors. The addition of the garage outbuilding creates an arrival courtyard. A.I.A Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Merit 2014 Project Year: 2008

他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなロフトリビング (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、板張り壁) の写真

Nicolas Ruel
モントリオー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独立型ファミリールーム (マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

サセックスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ゲームルーム、マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、アクセントウォール) の写真

サセックスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ゲームルーム、マルチカラーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、アクセントウォール) の写真

Western red cedar-clad garden studio with wraparound cantilever canopy and decking to match. Bifolding doors have integrated Venetian blinds, frames finished in anthracite grey. Image by immer.photo You can find more examples of our work on the website. https://owlgardenstudios.com/

他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、マルチカラーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、マルチカラーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真

他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなオープンリビング (ライブラリー、マルチカラーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、茶色い床) の写真