The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.

オクラホマシティにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナル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

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Camellia Oaks Front Door
ジャクソンビルにあるお手頃価格のビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (石材サイディング、縦張り) の写真

Built in 2021, this new construction home has a white exterior with black windows.
ボストンにある高級なトランジショナル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、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

The project includes 8 townhouses (that are independently owned as single family homes), developed as 4 individual buildings. Each house has 4 stories, including a large deck off a family room on the fourth floor featuring commanding views of the city and mountains beyond

This mid-sized modern minimalist gray two-story house has smooth cedar channel siding, clapboard gable roof, modern garage doors with frosted glass panels, metal railing balcony, and beautiful walnut entry door with frosted glass panels.

パースにある高級な中くらいなモダン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) の写真

Craftsman-inspired front porch
ミネアポリスにある高級なトラディショナル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

ボルチモアにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

フェニックスにある高級な中くらいなモダン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

These large iron rod doors allow this home to make a statement before even entering! The high ceiling of the entry way and guard gates are amazing modern features of this entrance!

Soundview Photography
シアトルにあるラグジュアリー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

ダラス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 (石材サイディング) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にあるお手頃価格のトラディショナル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

photography by Rob Karosis
ポートランド(メイン)にある高級なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

シアトルにある高級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

他の地域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 (下見板張り) の写真

Photo Credit: S A Homeowner
他の地域にある高級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、緑化屋根) の写真