Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.

Complete remodel of a North Fork vacation home. By removing interior walls the space was opened up creating a light and airy retreat to enjoy with family and friends.

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ダイニング (大理石の床、漆喰の暖炉まわり、両方向型暖炉) の写真

The reclaimed wood hood draws attention in this large farmhouse kitchen. A pair of reclaimed doors were fitted with antique mirror and were repurposed as pantry doors. Brass lights and hardware add elegance. The island is painted a contrasting gray and is surrounded by rope counter stools. The ceiling is clad in pine tounge- in -groove boards to create a rich rustic feeling. In the coffee bar the brick from the family room bar repeats, to created a flow between all the spaces.

Open concept interior includes fireplace with charred wood surround, open riser stairs with Eastern White Pine treads, and Viewrail cable rail system - HLodge - Lakeside Renovation - Lake Lemon in Unionville, IN - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Christopher Short - Derek Mills - WERK | Building Modern

Two-sided gas fireplace clad in charred wood (shou sugi ban) siding + custom open riser stair with Eastern White Pine stair treads and open riser with cable rail system and luxury vinlyl tile flooring - HLODGE - Unionville, IN - Lake Lemon - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles (architect + photographer) - WERK | Building Modern (builder)

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな独立型ダイニング (白い壁、大理石の床、両方向型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、白い床) の写真

dining room with fireplace and custom dry bar wine cooler floating shelved display for Japanese whiskey collection
サンフランシスコにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、クッションフロア、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり) の写真

This classically styled in-framed kitchen has drawn upon art deco and contemporary influences to create an evolutionary design that delivers microscopic detail at every turn. The kitchen uses exotic finishes both inside and out with the cabinetry posts being specially designed to feature mirrored collars and the inside of the larder unit being custom lined with a specially commissioned crushed glass. The kitchen island is completely bespoke, a unique installation that has been designed to maximise the functional potential of the space whilst delivering a powerful visual aesthetic. The island was positioned diagonally across the room which created enough space to deliver a design that was not restricted by the architecture and which surpassed expectations. This also maximised the functional potential of the space and aided movement throughout the room. The soft geometry and fluid nature of the island design originates from the cylindrical drum unit which is set in the foreground as you enter the room. This dark ebony unit is positioned at the main entry point into the kitchen and can be seen from the front entrance hallway. This dark cylinder unit contrasts deeply against the floor and the surrounding cabinetry and is designed to be a very powerful visual hook drawing the onlooker into the space. The drama of the island is enhanced further through the complex array of bespoke cabinetry that effortlessly flows back into the room drawing the onlooker deeper into the space. Each individual island section was uniquely designed to reflect the opulence required for this exclusive residence. The subtle mixture of door profiles and finishes allowed the island to straddle the boundaries between traditional and contemporary design whilst the acute arrangement of angles and curves melt together to create a luxurious mix of materials, layers and finishes. All of which aid the functionality of the kitchen providing the user with multiple preparation zones and an area for casual seating. In order to enhance the impact further we carefully considered the lighting within the kitchen including the design and installation of a bespoke bulkhead ceiling complete with plaster cornice and colour changing LED lighting. Photos by Derek Robinson

トロント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LDK (グレーの壁、両方向型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、大理石の床) の写真

Open Dining Room
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、大理石の床、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、白い床) の写真

マイアミ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ダイニング (大理石の床、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、グレーの壁) の写真

German schmear treatment on brick fireplace to allow warmth of brick to show without overpowering the space. Propane free-standing fireplace adds modern charm. LVP flooring for durability and fade resistance. Custom-made dining table.

Exterior charred wood siding continues inside to wrap two-sided gas fireplace separating dining and living room spaces - HLODGE - Unionville, IN - Lake Lemon - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles (architect + photographer) - WERK | Building Modern (builder)

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LDK (白い壁、両方向型暖炉、クッションフロア) の写真

Jules Selmes
ロンドンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、大理石の床、両方向型暖炉、コンクリートの暖炉まわり) の写真

Custom White Display Cabinet Elevates into Clerestory - HLodge - Lakeside Renovation - Lake Lemon in Unionville, IN - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Christopher Short - Derek Mills - WERK | Building Modern

シュトゥットガルトにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、クッションフロア、茶色い床、両方向型暖炉) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、クッションフロア、両方向型暖炉、木材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真