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Sopher Sparn Architects LLCGey midcentury two floor front detached house in Denver with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
I For StyleA closer view of this mid-century modern house built in the 1950's.
The gorgeous, curved porch definitely gives the house the wow factor and is highlighted further by the white painted balustrade and column against the mid grey painted walls.
Flavin ArchitectsCedar Cove Modern benefits from its integration into the landscape. The house is set back from Lake Webster to preserve an existing stand of broadleaf trees that filter the low western sun that sets over the lake. Its split-level design follows the gentle grade of the surrounding slope. The L-shape of the house forms a protected garden entryway in the area of the house facing away from the lake while a two-story stone wall marks the entry and continues through the width of the house, leading the eye to a rear terrace. This terrace has a spectacular view aided by the structure’s smart positioning in relationship to Lake Webster.
The interior spaces are also organized to prioritize views of the lake. The living room looks out over the stone terrace at the rear of the house. The bisecting stone wall forms the fireplace in the living room and visually separates the two-story bedroom wing from the active spaces of the house. The screen porch, a staple of our modern house designs, flanks the terrace. Viewed from the lake, the house accentuates the contours of the land, while the clerestory window above the living room emits a soft glow through the canopy of preserved trees.
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDesigned in 1970 for an art collector, the existing referenced 70’s architectural principles. With its cadence of ‘70’s brick masses punctuated by a garage and a 4-foot-deep entrance recess. This recess, however, didn’t convey to the interior, which was occupied by disjointed service spaces. To solve, service spaces are moved and reorganized in open void in the garage. (See plan) This also organized the home: Service & utility on the left, reception central, and communal living spaces on the right.
To maintain clarity of the simple one-story 70’s composition, the second story add is recessive. A flex-studio/extra bedroom and office are designed ensuite creating a slender form and orienting them front to back and setting it back allows the add recede. Curves create a definite departure from the 70s home and by detailing it to "hover like a thought" above the first-floor roof and mentally removable sympathetic add.Existing unrelenting interior walls and a windowless entry, although ideal for fine art was unconducive for the young family of three. Added glass at the front recess welcomes light view and the removal of interior walls not only liberate rooms to communicate with each other but also reinform the cleared central entry space as a hub.
Even though the renovation reinforms its relationship with art, the joy and appreciation of art was not dismissed. A metal sculpture lost in the corner of the south side yard bumps the sculpture at the front entrance to the kitchen terrace over an added pedestal. (See plans) Since the roof couldn’t be railed without compromising the one-story '70s composition, the sculpture garden remains physically inaccessible however mirrors flanking the chimney allow the sculptures to be appreciated in three dimensions. The mirrors also afford privacy from the adjacent Tudor's large master bedroom addition 16-feet away.
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Warm wood siding contrasts beautifully against grey stucco, while black doors, windows and sconces connect the overall facade.
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey midcentury bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey midcentury bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
John Webb Construction and DesignHere is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by adding a garage space, new windows triple pane tilt and turn windows, cedar double front doors, clear cedar siding with clear cedar natural siding accents, clear cedar garage doors, galvanized over sized gutters with chain style downspouts, standing seam metal roof, re-purposed arbor/pergola, professionally landscaped yard, and stained concrete driveway, walkways, and steps.
12/12 Architects & PlannersThis 1960s split-level home desperately needed a change - not bigger space, just better. We removed the walls between the kitchen, living, and dining rooms to create a large open concept space that still allows a clear definition of space, while offering sight lines between spaces and functions. Homeowners preferred an open U-shape kitchen rather than an island to keep kids out of the cooking area during meal-prep, while offering easy access to the refrigerator and pantry. Green glass tile, granite countertops, shaker cabinets, and rustic reclaimed wood accents highlight the unique character of the home and family. The mix of farmhouse, contemporary and industrial styles make this house their ideal home.
Outside, new lap siding with white trim, and an accent of shake shingles under the gable. The new red door provides a much needed pop of color. Landscaping was updated with a new brick paver and stone front stoop, walk, and landscaping wall.
DD Ford ConstructionDesign ideas for a medium sized and black retro bungalow front detached house in Santa Barbara with a flat roof.
Maillot HomesThis is an example of a medium sized retro bungalow front detached house in Calgary with wood cladding and a black roof.
12/12 Architects & PlannersThis 1960s split-level home desperately needed a change - not bigger space, just better. We removed the walls between the kitchen, living, and dining rooms to create a large open concept space that still allows a clear definition of space, while offering sight lines between spaces and functions. Homeowners preferred an open U-shape kitchen rather than an island to keep kids out of the cooking area during meal-prep, while offering easy access to the refrigerator and pantry. Green glass tile, granite countertops, shaker cabinets, and rustic reclaimed wood accents highlight the unique character of the home and family. The mix of farmhouse, contemporary and industrial styles make this house their ideal home.
Outside, new lap siding with white trim, and an accent of shake shingles under the gable. The new red door provides a much needed pop of color. Landscaping was updated with a new brick paver and stone front stoop, walk, and landscaping wall.
XAG DesignsThis whole house remodel was perfectly designed and curated by the ever so talented Shannon Mclaren owner of PRAIRIE Interiors. Photo Credit: Chad Mellon of Mellon.Studio
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John Webb Construction and DesignHere is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by adding a garage space, new windows triple pane tilt and turn windows, cedar double front doors, clear cedar siding with clear cedar natural siding accents, clear cedar garage doors, galvanized over sized gutters with chain style downspouts, standing seam metal roof, re-purposed arbor/pergola, professionally landscaped yard, and stained concrete driveway, walkways, and steps.
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.An aggregate walkway leads to the sheltered front porch of this Mid-Century home.
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey retro bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey retro bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a hip roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
DD Ford ConstructionPhoto of a medium sized and black retro bungalow front detached house in Santa Barbara with a flat roof.
I For StyleThis mid-century modern house was built in the 1950's. The curved front porch and soffit together with the wrought iron balustrade and column are typical of this era.
The fresh, mid-grey paint colour palette have given the exterior a new lease of life, cleverly playing up its best features.
Flavin ArchitectsIn the early 50s, Herbert and Ruth Weiss attended a lecture by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius hosted by MIT. They were fascinated by Gropius’ description of the ‘Five Fields’ community of 60 houses he and his firm, The Architect’s Collaborative (TAC), were designing in Lexington, MA. The Weiss’ fell in love with Gropius’ vision for a grouping of 60 modern houses to be arrayed around eight acres of common land that would include a community pool and playground. They soon had one of their own.The original, TAC-designed house was a single-slope design with a modest footprint of 800 square feet. Several years later, the Weiss’ commissioned modernist architect Henry Hoover to add a living room wing and new entry to the house. Hoover’s design included a wall of glass which opens to a charming pond carved into the outcropping of granite ledge.
After living in the house for 65 years, the Weiss’ sold the house to our client, who asked us to design a renovation that would respect the integrity of the vintage modern architecture. Our design focused on reorienting the kitchen, opening it up to the family room. The bedroom wing was redesigned to create a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Interior finishes were edited to create a more fluid relationship between the original TAC home and Hoover’s addition. We worked closely with the builder, Patriot Custom Homes, to install Solar electric panels married to an efficient heat pump heating and cooling system. These updates integrate modern touches and high efficiency into a striking piece of architectural history.
Zubkov"s brothers Architectural workshopDesign ideas for a medium sized midcentury front detached house in Moscow with three floors, stone cladding, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
EcosphericA 1960's three-storey property originally designed in the ‘upside-down’ style with an open-plan living space retrofitted to EnerPHit Plus certified standard. The project team aimed to retain as much of the existing structure and materials as possible, including the reuse of decommissioned pre-existing underfloor heating pipes.
To achieve EnerPHit Plus requirements involved careful consideration of how to introduce the airtightness to the existing building fabric without affecting the overall appearance of the existing house. There were also challenges about how to resolve thermal bridging between the new triple glazed windows and the existing walls.
The house needed extensive repair works addressing air leakages and damp, but the the client was keen to retain many of the original features of the modernist 1960s aesthetic. The building's reinforced-concrete structure presented difficulties since it was hard to know the condition of the structure, and where the pre-stressed areas would be, until the building work was underway.
Different wall build-ups (using internal or external wall insulation, such as EcoCork lime plaster, ThermaLine render or wood-based Steico insulation) were needed depending on the orientation of the building. The outside of the building was fully re-rendered, alongside making good windowsills with leaking flashings. The project team aimed to retain as much of the existing structure and materials as possible, including the reuse of decommissioned pre-existing underfloor heating pipes.
Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLCThe original door was tucked tight into the corner. We enlarged the opening to include a sidelight and a custom designed door. A heavy "eyebrow" across the front Entry patio was removed and the original roof line was finished with the same fiber-cement siding used on the walls. New windows and owner selected light fixtures enhance the new Entry patio.
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Design ideas for a medium sized and gey midcentury bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a grey roof.
Midcentury Front House Exterior Ideas and Designs
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