Curvaceous geometry shapes this super insulated modern earth-contact home-office set within the desert xeriscape landscape on the outskirts of Phoenix Arizona, USA. This detached Desert Office or Guest House is actually set below the xeriscape desert garden by 30", creating eye level garden views when seated at your desk. Hidden below, completely underground and naturally cooled by the masonry walls in full earth contact, sits a six car garage and storage space. There is a spiral stair connecting the two levels creating the sensation of climbing up and out through the landscaping as you rise up the spiral, passing by the curved glass windows set right at ground level. This property falls withing the City Of Scottsdale Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) area so special attention was required for this sensitive desert land project.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

Entry side boarding ramp with spiral stair to the roof top putting green. Photography by Ben Benschneider.
シアトルにあるラグジュアリーな小さなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

The house is located on a hillside overlooking the Colorado River and mountains beyond. It is designed for a young couple with two children, and grandparents who come to visit and stay for certain period of time. The house consists of a L shaped two-story volume connected by a one-story base. A courtyard with a reflection pool is located in the heart of the house, bringing daylight and fresh air into the surrounding rooms. The main living areas are positioned on the south end and open up for sunlight and uninterrupted views out to the mountains. Outside the dining and living rooms is a covered terrace with a fire place on one end, a place to get directly connected with natural surroundings. Wood screens are located at along windows and the terrace facing south, the screens can move to different positions to block unwanted sun light at different time of the day. The house is mainly made of concrete with large glass windows and sliding doors that bring in daylight and permit natural ventilation. The design intends to create a structure that people can perceive and appreciate both the “raw” nature outside the house: the mountain, the river and the trees, and also the “abstract” natural phenomena filtered through the structure, such as the reflection pool, the sound of rain water dropping into the pool, the light and shadow play by the sun penetrating through the windows, and the wind flowing through the space.

The cypress screening detail on the east side of the house facing the street gives the owners the privacy they wanted. Photo by Keith Isaacs.
ローリーにある高級な小さなミッドセンチュリー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、緑化屋根) の写真

Designed in 1970 for an art collector, the existing referenced 70’s architectural principles. With its cadence of ‘70’s brick masses punctuated by a garage and a 4-foot-deep entrance recess. This recess, however, didn’t convey to the interior, which was occupied by disjointed service spaces. To solve, service spaces are moved and reorganized in open void in the garage. (See plan) This also organized the home: Service & utility on the left, reception central, and communal living spaces on the right. To maintain clarity of the simple one-story 70’s composition, the second story add is recessive. A flex-studio/extra bedroom and office are designed ensuite creating a slender form and orienting them front to back and setting it back allows the add recede. Curves create a definite departure from the 70s home and by detailing it to "hover like a thought" above the first-floor roof and mentally removable sympathetic add.Existing unrelenting interior walls and a windowless entry, although ideal for fine art was unconducive for the young family of three. Added glass at the front recess welcomes light view and the removal of interior walls not only liberate rooms to communicate with each other but also reinform the cleared central entry space as a hub. Even though the renovation reinforms its relationship with art, the joy and appreciation of art was not dismissed. A metal sculpture lost in the corner of the south side yard bumps the sculpture at the front entrance to the kitchen terrace over an added pedestal. (See plans) Since the roof couldn’t be railed without compromising the one-story '70s composition, the sculpture garden remains physically inaccessible however mirrors flanking the chimney allow the sculptures to be appreciated in three dimensions. The mirrors also afford privacy from the adjacent Tudor's large master bedroom addition 16-feet away.

Fotos Marc Pejot
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 (緑化屋根) の写真

This project is a remodel of and extension to a modest suburban semi detached property. The scheme involved a complete remodel of the existing building, integrating existing spaces with the newly created spaces for living, dining and cooking. A keen cook, an important aspect of the brief was to incorporate a substantial back kitchen to service the main kitchen for entertaining during larger gatherings. Keen to express a clear distinction between the old and the new, with a fondness of industrial details, the client embraced the proposal to expose structural elements and keep to a minimal material palette. Initially daunted by the prospect of substantial home improvement works, yet faced with the dilemma of being unable to find a property that met their needs in a locality in which they wanted to continue to live, Group D's management of the project has enabled the client to remain in an area they love in a home that serves their needs.

Bois brulé et pan de toiture brisé minimisant l'impact du volume de l'extension
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (緑化屋根、下見板張り) の写真

A garden room accommodating a study and gym. There is a flat roof, timber cladding and aluminium framed glazed sliding doors.
ハンプシャー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家の外観 (緑化屋根) の写真

キャンベラ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家の外観 (レンガサイディング、黄色い外壁、緑化屋根) の写真

Alexandre Kapellos
他の地域にある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 (緑化屋根) の写真

People are happier in a green environment than in grey surroundings! Between the pavers, we planted some creeping thyme, and put a little plum tree in their small yard! An herb garden and downspout garden was a must-have for these excellent chefs. By building a living roof, we climate-proofed this laneway.A green roof provides a rainwater buffer, purifies the air, reduces the ambient temperature, regulates the indoor temperature, saves energy and encourages biodiversity in the city.

Robin Hayes
ロンドン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家の外観 (メタルサイディング、緑化屋根) の写真

L'edificio è realizzato con struttura in legno e tamponamenti di pareti e solai in balle di paglia che hanno un ottimo potere isolante sia termico che acustico.

New 2 Story 1,200-square-foot laneway house. The two-bed, two-bath unit had hardwood floors throughout, a washer and dryer; and an open concept living room, dining room and kitchen. This forward thinking secondary building is all Electric, NO natural gas. Heated with air to air heat pumps and supplemental electric baseboard heaters (if needed). Includes future Solar array rough-in and structural built to receive a soil green roof down the road.

On Q Productions
アルバカーキにある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 (漆喰サイディング、アパート・マンション、緑化屋根) の写真

Fassade mit grauen Platten und Raureif auf der Fassade an einem kalten Wintermorgen
ミュンヘンにある高級な小さ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、緑化屋根、縦張り) の写真

Fotos: S² Fotografie [Sabine Bartsch]
フランクフルト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 (漆喰サイディング、緑化屋根) の写真