バンクーバーにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、ベージュの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるラグジュアリー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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

The Narrabeen House is located on the edge of Narrabeen Lagoon and is fortunate to have outlook across water to an untouched island dense with casuarinas. By contrast, the street context is unremarkable without the slightest hint of the lagoon beyond the houses lining the street and manages to give the impression of being deep in suburbia. The house is new and replaces a former 1970s cream brick house that functioned poorly and like many other houses from the time, did little to engage with the unique environmental qualities of the lagoon. In starting this project, we clearly wanted to re-dress the connection with the lagoon and island, but also found ourselves drawn to the suburban qualities of the street and this dramatic contrast between the front and back of the property. This led us to think about the project within the framework of the ‘suburban ideal’ - a framework that would allow the house to address the street as any other suburban house would, while inwardly pursuing the ideals of oasis and retreat where the water experience could be used to maximum impact - in effect, amplifying the current contrast between street and lagoon. From the street, the house’s composition is built around the entrance, driveway and garage like any typical suburban house however the impact of these domestic elements is diffused by melding them into a singular architectural expression and form. The broad facade combined with the floating skirt detail give the house a horizontal proportion and even though the dark timber cladding gives the building a ‘stealth’ like appearance, it still withholds the drama of the lagoon beyond. This sets up two key planning strategies. Firstly, a central courtyard is introduced as the principal organising element for the planning with all of the house’s key public spaces - living room, dining room, kitchen, study and pool - grouped around the courtyard to connect these spaces visually, and physically when the courtyard walls are opened up. The arrangement promotes a socially inclusive dynamic as well as extending the spatial opportunities of the house. The courtyard also has a significant environmental role bringing sun, light and air into the centre of the house. Secondly, the planning is composed to deliberately isolate the occupant from the suburban surrounds to heighten the sense of oasis and privateness. This process begins at the street bringing visitors through a succession of exterior spaces that gradually compress and remove the street context through a composition of fences, full height screens and thresholds. The entry sequence eventually terminates at a solid doorway where the sense of intrigue peaks. Rather than entering into a hallway, one arrives in the courtyard where the full extent of the private domain, the lagoon and island are revealed and any sense of the outside world removed. The house also has an unusual sectional arrangement driven partly by the requirement to elevate the interior 1.2m above ground level to safeguard against flooding but also by the desire to have open plan spaces with dual aspect - north for sun and south for the view. Whilst this introduces issues with the scale relationship of the house to its neighbours, it enables a more interesting multi- level relationship between interior and exterior living spaces to occur. This combination of sectional interplay with the layout of spaces in relation to the courtyard is what enables the layering of spaces to occur - it is possible to view the courtyard, living room, lagoon side deck, lagoon and island as backdrop in just one vista from the study. Flood raising 1200mm helps by introducing level changes that step and advantage the deeper views Porosity radically increases experience of exterior framed views, elevated The vistas from the key living areas and courtyard are composed to heighten the sense of connection with the lagoon and place the island as the key visual terminating feature. The materiality further develops the notion of oasis with a simple calming palette of warm natural materials that have a beneficial environmental effect while connecting the house with the natural environment of the lagoon and island.

サンフランシスコにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

ポートランド(メイン)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リビングロフト (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Sebastian Erras
パリ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リビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、テレビなし、グレーとゴールド) の写真

This project was for a young professional who had no tolerance for clutter but boy does she love to read. From the first site visit, I had my heart set on the books she had. She loves colors and is not scared of them. Client from heaven… She rents a typical railroad house in Brooklyn and it came with its own challenges as far as laying out the space. I created three zones for her and right in the middle sits her throne to read her gazillion books. Photography by Daniel Wang. The design classic WOMB chair in a beautiful Chartreuse Felt with chrome legs is the main feature in the room againt backdrop of this amazing bookshelf styled by color.

Client: CV Villas Photographer: Henry Woide Portfolio: www.henrywoide.co.uk
ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、テレビなし) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、薪ストーブ、金属の暖炉まわり、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

Shoootin
パリ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LDK (ライブラリー、白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

Spacious living room with a contemporary vibe including a wood beam ceiling and luxurious marble tile floors. The custom staircase really catches your eye. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: 716 Media

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LDK (白い壁、クッションフロア、テレビなし、白い床) の写真

Prabu Palani
チェンナイ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リビング (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし、内蔵型テレビ) の写真

オースティンにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

ミラノにある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リビング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真

Le mur et l' ancien conduit de cheminée habillés avec des modules ouvert en hauteur reliés par des bandes verticales décoratives. La partie basse est composée de coffres de rangements faisant office d'assises également.

照明計画の意義は昼間とは全く違う空間に変貌させるくらいの意気込みで設計しています。即ち同じ空間をテイストの違う二種類の空間体験が出来るよう、と意図しながら設計しているという意味です。昼は昼の光の美しさを、夜は夜の照明の光の優しさを味わって頂ければと考えています。
大阪にあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

Custom made slatted light fittings travel from the garden room through to the living room and kitchen. Remote operated Velux highlight windows allow allow flow and natural light to enter the room. Hoop pine ply lines the walls. Photography by Hannah Ladic Photography

Photo By Sara Scanderebech
ミラノにある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LDK (ライブラリー、白い壁、ラミネートの床、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床) の写真