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Tye ArchitectsClient’s brief
A modern replacement dwelling designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings while prioritizing high-quality design and sustainability. It is crafted to preserve the site's openness through clever landscape integration, minimizing its environmental impact.
The dwelling provides five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan living arrangement, two studies, reception/family areas, utility, storage, and an integral double garage. Furthermore, the dwelling also includes a guest house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a pool house/leisure facility.
Programme
The original 72-week programme was extended due to COVID and lockdown. Following lockdown, there were issues with supplies and extra works were requested by the clients (tennis court, new landscape, etc.). It took around two years to complete with extra time allocated for the landscaping.
Materials
The construction of the building is based on a combination of traditional and modern techniques.
Structure: reinforced concrete + steel frame
External walls: concrete block cavity walls clad in natural stone (bonded). First floor has areas of natural stone ventilated facade.
Glazing: double glazing with solar protection coating and aluminium frames.
Roof and terraces: ceramic finish RAF system
Flooring: timber floor for Sky Lounge and Lower Ground Floor. Natural stone for Upper Ground Floor and ceramic tiles for bathrooms.
Landscape and access: granite setts and granite stepping stones.
Budget constraints
The original project had to be adjusted which implied some value engineering and redesign of some areas including removing the pond, heated pool, AC throughout.
How the project contributes to its environment
Due to the sensitive location within the Metropolitan Green Belt, we carefully considered the scale and massing to achieve less impact than that of the existing. Our strategy was to develop a proposal which integrates within the setting.
The dwelling is built into the landscape, so the lower ground floor level is a partial basement opening towards the rear, capturing downhill views over the site. The first-floor element is offset from the external envelope, reducing its appearance. The dwelling adopts a modern flat roof design lowering the roof finish level and reducing its impact.
The proposed material palette consists of marble and limestone; natural material providing longevity. Marble stone finishes the lower ground floor levels, meeting the landscape. The upper ground floor has a smooth limestone finish, with contemporary architectural detailing. The mirror glazed box on top of the building containing the Sky Lounge appears as a lighter architectural form, sitting on top of the heavier, grounded form below and nearly disappearing reflecting the surrounding trees and sky.
The project aims to minimize waste disposal by treating foul water through a treatment plant and discharging surface water back to the ground. It incorporates a highly efficient Ground Source Heat Pump system that is environmentally friendly, and the house utilizes MVHR to significantly reduce heat loss. The project features high-spec insulation throughout to minimize heat loss.
Experience of occupants
The clients are proud of the house, the fantastic design (a landmark in the area) and the everyday use of the building.
ZeroEnergy DesignThis 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.
Patterson Custom HomesDesign ideas for a multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Orange County with three floors and a flat roof.
Jetton Construction, Inc.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.
Visbeen ArchitectsInspiration for a large and white contemporary concrete detached house in Grand Rapids with three floors and a flat roof.
FactionedLocated 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.
SF ModernThis 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.
Noz DesignThis is an example of a gey contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, wood cladding, a flat roof and shiplap cladding.
4D Design + ConsultingInspiration for a large and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAExterior facade. Photo by Paul Dyer
Design ideas for a white contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors and a flat roof.
Design ideas for a white contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors and a flat roof.
Martinkovic Milford ArchitectsMulti-coloured contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
AKS Architekturbüro Klose + SticherDiese 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.
KEIL FRIEDRICH KINBERGER PART MBBExpansive and gey modern semi-detached house in Munich with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
McWilliams Burgener ArchitectureThis is an example of a white traditional house exterior in Chicago with three floors, stone cladding and a flat roof.
Jamie Bush & Co.Matthew Millman
This is an example of a brown contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, wood cladding and a flat roof.
This is an example of a brown contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, wood cladding and a flat roof.
MaterialDenver Modern with natural stone accents.
This is an example of a medium sized and gey modern detached house in Denver with three floors, stone cladding and a flat roof.
This is an example of a medium sized and gey modern detached house in Denver with three floors, stone cladding and a flat roof.
Eden LA Furniture and InteriorsModern living with ocean breezes
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This is another development project EdenLA assisted the client to finish quickly and for top dollar. The fun challenge of more contemporary spaces is how to make them warm and inviting while still maintaining the overall masculine appeal of their architecture. Water features, playful custom abstract art, unique furniture layouts, and warm stone and cabinetry decisions all helped to achieve that in this space. Beach Life Construction implemented the architect's indoor-outdoor flow on the top floor beautifully as well.
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Kim Pritchard Photography
Robert Harwood ArchitectFront of house vegetable garden.
Photographer: Thomas Dalhoff
Architec: Robert Harwood
Design ideas for a gey and large contemporary detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding, a flat roof, three floors and a metal roof.
Design ideas for a gey and large contemporary detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding, a flat roof, three floors and a metal roof.
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsSally Painter
Design ideas for a brown contemporary detached house in Portland with three floors, wood cladding and a flat roof.
Design ideas for a brown contemporary detached house in Portland with three floors, wood cladding and a flat roof.
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaExterior Front
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured modern detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured modern detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
House Exterior with Three Floors and a Flat Roof Ideas and Designs
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