Medium Sized and Large House Exterior Ideas and Designs
TFQ ArchitectsThe Goat Shed - Devon.
The house was finished with a grey composite cladding with authentic local stone to ensure the building nestled into the environment well, with a country/rustic appearance with close references to its original site use of an agricultural building.
Sophie Nguyen ArchitectsNew project for the extension and refurbishment of a victorian house located in the heart of Hammersmith’s beautiful Brackenbury Village area.
Design Studies in Progress!
Unique HomestaysPhoto of a large and beige traditional brick detached house in Gloucestershire with three floors and a pitched roof.
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesModern new build overlooking the River Thames with oversized sliding glass facade for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Oxfordshire with a flat roof.
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Oxfordshire with a flat roof.
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.
Lenox House DesignThis stunning lake home had great attention to detail with vertical board and batton in the peaks, custom made anchor shutters, White Dove trim color, Hale Navy siding color, custom stone blend and custom stained cedar decking and tongue-and-groove on the porch ceiling.
BellwetherThis urban craftsman style bungalow was a pop-top renovation to make room for a growing family. We transformed a stucco exterior to this beautiful board and batten farmhouse style. You can find this home near Sloans Lake in Denver in an up and coming neighborhood of west Denver.
Colorado Siding Repair replaced the siding and panted the white farmhouse with Sherwin Williams Duration exterior paint.
CTA Design Builders, Inc.Medium sized and gey retro bungalow detached house in Seattle with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Eric Aust ArchitectLane Dittoe Photographs
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Design ideas for a medium sized and white retro bungalow render detached house in Orange County with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Design ideas for a medium sized and white retro bungalow render detached house in Orange County with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
A.V. Builders Inc.Joe Ercoli Photography
Inspiration for a large and white retro bungalow house exterior in San Francisco with mixed cladding.
Inspiration for a large and white retro bungalow house exterior in San Francisco with mixed cladding.
Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.Photo of a large and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureSeattle architect Curtis Gelotte restores life to a dated home.
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured retro detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured retro detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.Photo of a medium sized and gey midcentury house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding.
Loomis Construction LLCInspiration for a large and brown rustic detached house in Salt Lake City with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Design ideas for a medium sized and gey midcentury detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Siding Express (Maintenance Free Siding)Side of the house HardiePlank Evening Blue with HardieTrim i Sail Cloth
This is an example of a large and blue classic two floor house exterior in St Louis with concrete fibreboard cladding.
This is an example of a large and blue classic two floor house exterior in St Louis with concrete fibreboard cladding.
UserPhoto of a medium sized and blue traditional two floor detached house in Toronto with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
cjb HOMESDesign ideas for a large and white classic two floor house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Siding & Windows Group LtdThis is an example of a medium sized and green traditional two floor house exterior in Chicago with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Medium Sized and Large House Exterior Ideas and Designs
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