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Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it.
Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy.
Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy.
The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors.
Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house.
The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood.
The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley.
Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers
Staging: Da Lusso Design
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed
Location: Los Altos, CA
Year completed: 2017
M Gooden DesignPhoto: Roy Aguilar
Small and black retro bungalow brick detached house in Dallas with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Small and black retro bungalow brick detached house in Dallas with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
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SoCal Canyon BuildersWelcome to a harmonious blend of form and function, where the timeless elegance of mid-century modern design meets the visionary touches of Rudolph Schindler. This ADU, meticulously crafted by Natasha Jansz Design in collaboration with architect Mark Nichols of MNichols Design, redefines compact living with style and sophistication.
Key Features:
Iconic Aesthetics: Embrace clean lines, natural materials, and an open, airy layout inspired by the mid-century modern ethos.
Schindler's Influence: Experience innovative space utilization and indoor-outdoor fluidity, hallmarks of Rudolph Schindler’s architectural genius.
Thoughtful Design: Every detail, from the bespoke cabinetry to the curated color palette, reflects Natasha Jansz’s dedication to creating beautiful, functional spaces.
Architectural Expertise: Benefit from the architectural brilliance of Mark Nichols, whose expertise ensures a seamless integration of form and function.
Step inside and find yourself transported to a space where past and present seamlessly converge, offering a serene retreat that celebrates both style and substance.
*Photography by Jeremy Spann
designButtonThis 8.3 star energy rated home is a beacon when it comes to paired back, simple and functional elegance. With great attention to detail in the design phase as well as carefully considered selections in materials, openings and layout this home performs like a Ferrari. The in-slab hydronic system that is run off a sizeable PV system assists with minimising temperature fluctuations.
This home is entered into 2023 Design Matters Award as well as a winner of the 2023 HIA Greensmart Awards. Karli Rise is featured in Sanctuary Magazine in 2023.
Risa Boyer ArchitectureInspiration for a large and black midcentury bungalow detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Acorn Deck House CompanyWith a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.
M Prevost DesignSide yard view of whole house exterior remodel
Inspiration for a large and black midcentury two floor house exterior in San Diego.
Inspiration for a large and black midcentury two floor house exterior in San Diego.
place architecture:designOur clients’ goal was to add an exterior living-space to the rear of their mid-century modern home. They wanted a place to sit, relax, grill, and entertain while enjoying the serenity of the landscape. Using natural materials, we created an elongated porch to provide seamless access and flow to-and-from their indoor and outdoor spaces.
The shape of the angled roof, overhanging the seating area, and the tapered double-round steel columns create the essence of a timeless design that is synonymous with the existing mid-century house. The stone-filled rectangular slot, between the house and the covered porch, allows light to enter the existing interior and gives accessibility to the porch.
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsDavid Papazian
Inspiration for a retro bungalow house exterior in Portland.
Inspiration for a retro bungalow house exterior in Portland.
Architectural WorkshopView of home from the street
LaCasse Photography
This is an example of a midcentury house exterior in Denver.
This is an example of a midcentury house exterior in Denver.
KE Interiors, Inc.My client had the idea of adding this beautiful, redwood fence along the inside courtyard and side yard. It really popped against the new grey paint tones. We added a new, glass garage door and address wall to complete the look.
Photo by Adrian Kinney
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdStep into a world of elegance and sophistication with this stunning modern art deco cottage that we call Verdigris. The attention to detail is evident in every room, from the statement lighting to the bold brass features. Overall, this renovated 1920’s cottage is a testament to our designers, showcasing the power of design to transform a space into a work of art.
Thompson ConstructionPhoto of a medium sized and multi-coloured retro split-level detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding and a flat roof.
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.
ReVision Design/Remodeling© Lassiter Photography | ReVisionCharlotte.com
This is an example of a medium sized and white midcentury bungalow detached house in Charlotte with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
This is an example of a medium sized and white midcentury bungalow detached house in Charlotte with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Studio SteinbomerInspiration for a gey midcentury two floor brick detached house in Austin with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Anthony W DesignMid century modern home exterior
Photo of a medium sized and white retro bungalow brick detached house in Phoenix with a grey roof.
Photo of a medium sized and white retro bungalow brick detached house in Phoenix with a grey roof.
Midcentury House Exterior Ideas and Designs
Moss Yaw Design studioCedar siding, board-formed concrete and smooth stucco create a warm palette for the exterior and interior of this mid-century addition and renovation in the hills of Southern California
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