A welcoming children's lounge has a charming country cottage feel with bead board backs; the yellow paint adds a bright, cheerful accent. The picket fence offers a unique, open barrier to protect small children from the steps. On the left, an elevator provides easy, carefree access to all floors of the home for people of all ages and ability levels. Photography: Lauren Hagerstrom

ヒューストンにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな階段 (カーペット張りの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

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かね折れ階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Balancing modern architectural elements with traditional Edwardian features was a key component of the complete renovation of this San Francisco residence. All new finishes were selected to brighten and enliven the spaces, and the home was filled with a mix of furnishings that convey a modern twist on traditional elements. The re-imagined layout of the home supports activities that range from a cozy family game night to al fresco entertaining. Architect: AT6 Architecture Builder: Citidev Photographer: Ken Gutmaker Photography

マルセイユにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (コンクリートの蹴込み板、ワイヤーの手すり) の写真

カルガリーにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (木材の手すり、木の蹴込み板) の写真

Winding Traditional Staircase, Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
デンバーにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (カーペット張りの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Staircase of the new home construction which included installation of staircase with wooden railings and wooden tread and light hardwood flooring.
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなサーキュラー階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

This residence was designed to have the feeling of a classic early 1900’s Albert Kalin home. The owner and Architect referenced several homes in the area designed by Kalin to recall the character of both the traditional exterior and a more modern clean line interior inherent in those homes. The mixture of brick, natural cement plaster, and milled stone were carefully proportioned to reference the character without being a direct copy. Authentic steel windows custom fabricated by Hopes to maintain the very thin metal profiles necessary for the character. To maximize the budget, these were used in the center stone areas of the home with dark bronze clad windows in the remaining brick and plaster sections. Natural masonry fireplaces with contemporary stone and Pewabic custom tile surrounds, all help to bring a sense of modern style and authentic Detroit heritage to this home. Long axis lines both front to back and side to side anchor this home’s geometry highlighting an elliptical spiral stair at one end and the elegant fireplace at appropriate view lines.

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. Eric Roth Photo

Direction Ventabren, un petit village situé à proximité d’Aix-en-Provence pour découvrir un projet tout frais récemment livré par notre agence MCH Provence. Les propriétaires de cette résidence secondaire ont acheté la maison sur plan et ont fait appel à nos équipes pour la transformer en un lieu chaleureux et #convivial, idéal pour les réunions familiales. Notre architecte ayant dessiné les cloisons et conçu les plans intérieurs de la maison, il était absolument nécessaire de suivre le chantier de près afin de s’assurer de la bonne exécution des travaux par le constructeur. L’électricité, le placo et les sols ayant été faits, nous avons pris plaisir à jouer avec les couleurs et aménager les différents espaces. Zoom sur les travaux réalisés : - Réalisation des peintures Farrow & Ball - Pose de la cuisine IKEA - Dessin et réalisation des menuiseries sur mesure (claustra, escalier, table haute, placards et bibliothèque avec banc intégré, et têtes de lit des différentes chambres). - Pose de la robinetterie, des faïences, des cabines de douche et meubles de salle de bain.

John Neitzel
マイアミにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

ボストンにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなサーキュラー階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Luxurious. Sophisticated. Elegant. Timeless. The architectural design and use of black and white bring a jaw dropping drama to this home. The modern minimalism blended with classic Georgian details creates a home that inspires. Intrim Mouldings provided CR12 and CR04 Chair Rail for the wainscoting wall panelling and SK115 profile timber skirting boards. Blainey North Architects created the concept for this beautiful home and SQ Projects brought it to life.

ボストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな折り返し階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

ブリッジポートにある高級な中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれならせん階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなサーキュラー階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

デンバーにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな直階段 (木の蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

マイアミにある中くらいなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなかね折れ階段 (木材の手すり) の写真