When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

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パリにあるインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな階段の写真

CMA Flooring and Design Center installed solid oak railings and stair treads, using a custom stain that closely matched the existing flooring. Wrought iron spindles replaced the dated colonial style, providing a beautiful, high-end look and adding instant value to the home.

ダラス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 (フローリングの蹴込み板、金属の手すり) の写真

東京23区にあるアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (金属の手すり) の写真

コーンウォールにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (木材の手すり) の写真

A custom designed and fabricated metal and wood spiral staircase that goes directly from the upper level to the garden; it uses space efficiently as well as providing a stunning architectural element. Costarella Architects, Robert Vente Photography

Project for: BWA
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ワシントンD.C.にある小さなトラディショナル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、混合材の手すり) の写真

Timber stairs with white risers & white timber screen style balustrade
ブリスベンにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな直階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Peter Zimmerman Architects // Peace Design // Audrey Hall Photography
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Gwenaelle HOYET
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George Cott
タンパにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、木材の手すり) の写真

Foto: Jürgen Schmidt, Köln
ケルン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階段 (木材の手すり) の写真

Philip Lauterbach
ダブリンにある低価格の小さな北欧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) の写真

Mike Van Tassell / mikevantassell.com
ニューヨークにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな階段 (木材の手すり) の写真

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階段 (フローリングの蹴込み板、混合材の手すり) の写真

Stairwell
ダラスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな階段 (ワイヤーの手すり) の写真