When the owner of this petite c. 1910 cottage in Riverside, RI first considered purchasing it, he fell for its charming front façade and the stunning rear water views. But it needed work. The weather-worn, water-facing back of the house was in dire need of attention. The first-floor kitchen/living/dining areas were cramped. There was no first-floor bathroom, and the second-floor bathroom was a fright. Most surprisingly, there was no rear-facing deck off the kitchen or living areas to allow for outdoor living along the Providence River. In collaboration with the homeowner, KHS proposed a number of renovations and additions. The first priority was a new cantilevered rear deck off an expanded kitchen/dining area and reconstructed sunroom, which was brought up to the main floor level. The cantilever of the deck prevents the need for awkwardly tall supporting posts that could potentially be undermined by a future storm event or rising sea level. To gain more first-floor living space, KHS also proposed capturing the corner of the wrapping front porch as interior kitchen space in order to create a more generous open kitchen/dining/living area, while having minimal impact on how the cottage appears from the curb. Underutilized space in the existing mudroom was also reconfigured to contain a modest full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, a new full bath was created in an addition between existing bedrooms. It can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the stair hall. Additional closets were added, too. New windows and doors, new heart pine flooring stained to resemble the patina of old pine flooring that remained upstairs, new tile and countertops, new cabinetry, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as a new color palette complete the updated look. Upgraded insulation in areas exposed during the construction and augmented HVAC systems also greatly improved indoor comfort. Today, the cottage continues to charm while also accommodating modern amenities and features.

都市部でつくる中間領域のある家 今回の計画は、兵庫県西宮市の閑静な住宅街の一画にある敷地。 本敷地は、L字の道路の突き当りにあり、この道路部分が唯一外部へと抜けのある場所であった。また、クライアントは、アウトドアや自然のある場所を好まれるご家族であり、どこかに外部で遊べる場所を求められていた。しかしながら、本敷地は、100㎡の狭小地で外部に庭を設けることが困難であった。そこで、抜けのある道路を内部へと繋げた中間領域をつくることをコンセプトとした。 道路の直線状にダイニングスペースを設け、ここを外部を感じることのできるオープンな スペースとした。外部にみたてたウッドデッキの材料を使用した床材や木製サッシで囲むなどのしつらえを行い内部でありながら外部空間のような開放感のあるスペースとした。 ガラスで囲むことにより、ここからリビングスペースやキッチンスペースへと光を取り入れるゾーニングとした。 都市部の狭小地で採光や外部の庭スペースを設けにくい敷地であったが、外部を感じることのできる内部空間を設けることにより、光をとりこみ、家族が豊かに生活をたのしむことのできる中間領域のある家となった。

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ウッドシングル張り) の写真

高梁川の土手下に位置する敷地。周辺の住宅は南側に主要な窓を配置しているが、この住宅は拡がりのある西側の土手に対して主要な窓を配している。
他の地域にある小さな和モダンなおしゃれな家の外観 (ウッドシングル張り、長方形) の写真

This project was designed to update the look of an aging condo building replacing some rotten dormers. We installed new Hardie siding, Hardie staggered shakes, and Wincore windows.

Classic style meets master craftsmanship in every Tekton CA custom home build or renovation. This home represents the style and craftsmanship you can expect from our expert team. Our founders have over 100 years of combined experience bringing dreams to life!

中庭から外庭にでるための木製開き戸。栗の木の影が壁に映り込んでいます。
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さな和モダンなおしゃれな家の外観 (混合材屋根、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

Acabados exteriores con materiales y criterios de bio-sostenibilidad.
マヨルカ島にあるお手頃価格の小さな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

ダラスにあるお手頃価格の小さなトラディ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、緑の外壁、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

バンクーバーにある高級な小さな北欧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、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

This project was designed to update the look of an aging condo building replacing some rotten dormers. We installed new Hardie siding, Hardie staggered shakes, and Wincore windows.

Small mountain retreat in the modern-rustic style, simple architecture inspired by traditional materials - wooden shingles, stone walls
他の地域にある低価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ウッドシングル張り) の写真

Humble and unassuming, this small cottage was built in 1960 for one of the children of the adjacent mansions. This well sited two bedroom cape is nestled into the landscape on a small brook. The owners a young couple with two little girls called us about expanding their screened porch to take advantage of this feature. The clients shifted their priorities when the existing roof began to leak and the area of the screened porch was deemed to require NJDEP review and approval. When asked to help with replacing the roof, we took a chance and sketched out the possibilities for expanding and reshaping the roof of the home while maintaining the existing ridge beam to create a master suite with private bathroom and walk in closet from the one large existing master bedroom and two additional bedrooms and a home office from the other bedroom. The design elements like deeper overhangs, the double brackets and the curving walls from the gable into the center shed roof help create an animated façade with shade and shadow. The house maintains its quiet presence on the block…it has a new sense of pride on the block as the AIA NJ NS Gold Medal Winner for design Excellence!

モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の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 (レンガサイディング、オレンジの外壁、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

Acabados exteriores con materiales y criterios de bio-sostenibilidad.
マヨルカ島にあるお手頃価格の小さな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (漆喰サイディング、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

サンフランシスコにある小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (ウッドシングル張り) の写真

When the owner of this petite c. 1910 cottage in Riverside, RI first considered purchasing it, he fell for its charming front façade and the stunning rear water views. But it needed work. The weather-worn, water-facing back of the house was in dire need of attention. The first-floor kitchen/living/dining areas were cramped. There was no first-floor bathroom, and the second-floor bathroom was a fright. Most surprisingly, there was no rear-facing deck off the kitchen or living areas to allow for outdoor living along the Providence River. In collaboration with the homeowner, KHS proposed a number of renovations and additions. The first priority was a new cantilevered rear deck off an expanded kitchen/dining area and reconstructed sunroom, which was brought up to the main floor level. The cantilever of the deck prevents the need for awkwardly tall supporting posts that could potentially be undermined by a future storm event or rising sea level. To gain more first-floor living space, KHS also proposed capturing the corner of the wrapping front porch as interior kitchen space in order to create a more generous open kitchen/dining/living area, while having minimal impact on how the cottage appears from the curb. Underutilized space in the existing mudroom was also reconfigured to contain a modest full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, a new full bath was created in an addition between existing bedrooms. It can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the stair hall. Additional closets were added, too. New windows and doors, new heart pine flooring stained to resemble the patina of old pine flooring that remained upstairs, new tile and countertops, new cabinetry, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as a new color palette complete the updated look. Upgraded insulation in areas exposed during the construction and augmented HVAC systems also greatly improved indoor comfort. Today, the cottage continues to charm while also accommodating modern amenities and features.

モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の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 (レンガサイディング、オレンジの外壁、ウッドシングル張り) の写真

When the owner of this petite c. 1910 cottage in Riverside, RI first considered purchasing it, he fell for its charming front façade and the stunning rear water views. But it needed work. The weather-worn, water-facing back of the house was in dire need of attention. The first-floor kitchen/living/dining areas were cramped. There was no first-floor bathroom, and the second-floor bathroom was a fright. Most surprisingly, there was no rear-facing deck off the kitchen or living areas to allow for outdoor living along the Providence River. In collaboration with the homeowner, KHS proposed a number of renovations and additions. The first priority was a new cantilevered rear deck off an expanded kitchen/dining area and reconstructed sunroom, which was brought up to the main floor level. The cantilever of the deck prevents the need for awkwardly tall supporting posts that could potentially be undermined by a future storm event or rising sea level. To gain more first-floor living space, KHS also proposed capturing the corner of the wrapping front porch as interior kitchen space in order to create a more generous open kitchen/dining/living area, while having minimal impact on how the cottage appears from the curb. Underutilized space in the existing mudroom was also reconfigured to contain a modest full bath and laundry closet. Upstairs, a new full bath was created in an addition between existing bedrooms. It can be accessed from both the master bedroom and the stair hall. Additional closets were added, too. New windows and doors, new heart pine flooring stained to resemble the patina of old pine flooring that remained upstairs, new tile and countertops, new cabinetry, new plumbing and lighting fixtures, as well as a new color palette complete the updated look. Upgraded insulation in areas exposed during the construction and augmented HVAC systems also greatly improved indoor comfort. Today, the cottage continues to charm while also accommodating modern amenities and features.