ボストンにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (グレーの壁、ベージュの床) の写真

Starr Homes
ダラスにある高級な広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Barry Grossman Photography
マイアミにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (横長型暖炉、白い床) の写真

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

サンフランシスコにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床、ガラス張り) の写真

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

Living Room
ボストンにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なビーチスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、ベージュの床) の写真

フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、横長型暖炉、大理石の床、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、白い床) の写真

Carsten Arnold Photography
バンクーバーにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、金属の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

The Living Room also received new white-oak hardwood flooring. We re-finished the existing built-in cabinets in a darker, richer stain to ground the space. The sofas from Italy are upholstered in leather and a linen-cotton blend, the coffee table from LA is topped with a unique green marble slab, and for the corner table, we designed a custom-made walnut waterfall table with a local craftsman.

ロサンゼルスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、積石の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

フィレンツェにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、折り上げ天井) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの床、アクセントウォール) の写真

Open plan modern coastal living room and dining room.
他の地域にある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、磁器タイルの床、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、板張り天井) の写真

Modern beach townhouse living room with custom bookcase wall unit and curated art & accessories
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ライブラリー、白い壁、テレビなし、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

Décloisonner les espaces pour obtenir un grand salon.. Faire passer la lumière
パリにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビング (白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、薪ストーブ、テレビなし、ベージュの床、表し梁、壁紙) の写真

リヨンにある高級な広いおしゃれなLDK (青い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ、ベージュの床) の写真

Living room with built-in entertainment cabinet, large sliding doors.
サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなリビングロフト (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、横長型暖炉、ベージュの床、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真