A new Seattle modern house designed by chadbourne + doss architects houses a couple and their 18 bicycles. 3 floors connect indoors and out and provide panoramic views of Lake Washington. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Noah Walker
ロサンゼルスにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観の写真

Denver Modern with natural stone accents.
デンバー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家の外観 (混合材サイディング) の写真

ワシントンD.C.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家の外観 (混合材サイディング、タウンハウス) の写真

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.

オレンジカウンティにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (マルチカラーの外壁) の写真

This four-story home underwent a major renovation, centering both sustainability and style. A full dig out created a new lower floor for family visits that opens out onto the grounds, while a roof deck complete with herb garden, fireplace and hot tub offers a more private escape. All four floors are connected both by an elevator and a staircase with a continuous, curved steel and bronze railing. Rainwater collection, photovoltaic and solar thermal systems integrate with the surrounding environment.

グランドラピッズ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) の写真

Located in the quaint neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn this row house needed some serious love. Good thing the team was more than ready dish out their fair share of design hugs. Stripped back to the original framing both inside and out, the house was transformed into a shabby-chic, hipster dream abode. Complete with quintessential exposed brick, farm house style large plank flooring throughout and a fantastic reclaimed entry door this little gem turned out quite cozy.

This exterior has a combination of siding materials: stucco, cement board and a type of Japanese wood siding called Shou Sugi Ban (yakisugi) with a Penofin stain.

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家の外観 (下見板張り) の写真

他の地域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、マルチカラーの外壁、混合材屋根) の写真

Exterior facade. Photo by Paul Dyer
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家の外観の写真

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家の外観 (混合材サイディング、マルチカラーの外壁、外階段) の写真

シカゴ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

Diese Doppelvilla wurde im Bauhausstil in Oberursel errichtet. Klare Linien und Formen bestimmen das Haus ebenso, wie ein lebendiges Spiel mit offenen und geschlossenen Fassadenflächen. Terrassen orientieren sich nach drei Besonnungsrichtungen: Frühstücksterrasse, Dachterrasse mit Blick nach Süden und Abendterrasse. Beide Häuser zeichnen sich durch lichtdurchflutete großzügige Räume und geringen Verkehrsflächenanteil aus. Äußerlich fast identisch, geht der Entwurf jedoch im Inneren mit individuell gestalteten Grundrissen auf die Bedürfnisse und Wünsche der Bauherren ein.

ミュンヘン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 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、デュープレックス、緑化屋根) の写真

Matthew Millman
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家の外観の写真

Denver Modern with natural stone accents.
デンバーにある中くらいなモダン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