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.

道路側から見た外観。モルタルの外壁はグレーに塗装された。いろいろな種類の植栽が道路との間に植えられた。
東京23区にある和モダンなおしゃれな家の外観 (長方形) の写真

This home features many timeless designs and was catered to our clients and their five growing children
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

オースティンにある高級な小さ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、長方形) の写真

Surrounded by permanently protected open space in the historic winemaking area of the South Livermore Valley, this house presents a weathered wood barn to the road, and has metal-clad sheds behind. The design process was driven by the metaphor of an old farmhouse that had been incrementally added to over the years. The spaces open to expansive views of vineyards and unspoiled hills. Erick Mikiten, AIA

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

デンバーにあるトラディショナル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

A Southern California contemporary residence designed by Atelier R Design with the Glo European Windows D1 Modern Entry door accenting the modern aesthetic. Sterling Reed Photography

The wood siding helps this renovated custom Maine barn home blend in with the surrounding forest.
ポートランド(メイン)にあるカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観の写真

オースティンにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風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、縦張り) の写真

他の地域にあるカントリー風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

チャールストンにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

Front view of renovated barn with new front entry, landscaping, and creamery.
ボストンにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観の写真

マイアミにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

シアトルにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

Modern extension on a heritage home in Deepdene featuring balcony overlooking pool area
メルボル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

Modern Farmhouse colored with metal roof and gray clapboard siding.
他の地域にある高級なカントリー風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、下見板張り) の写真

御影用水の家｜菊池ひろ建築設計室　撮影　archipicture 遠山功太
他の地域にあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

デンバーにあるラスティック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