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Jersey City Residence
Jersey City Residence
walkTHIShousewalkTHIShouse
walkTHIShouse
Medium sized and beige modern brick flat in New York with three floors, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Solar Studio ADU
Solar Studio ADU
Nakamoto ForestryNakamoto Forestry
Project Overview: This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our Gendai siding with an Amber oil finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our shou sugi ban Gendai siding with a clear alkyd finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. “A Seattle homeowner hired Wittman Estes to design an affordable, eco-friendly unit to live in her backyard as a way to generate rental income. The modern structure is outfitted with a solar roof that provides all of the energy needed to power the unit and the main house. To make it happen, the firm partnered with NODE, known for their design-focused, carbon negative, non-toxic homes, resulting in Seattle’s first DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) with the International Living Future Institute’s (IFLI) zero energy certification.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Amber Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 350SF Designer: Wittman Estes, NODE Builder: NODE, Don Bunnell Date: November 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Photos courtesy of: Andrew Pogue
Front Door Ideas | City Home Ideas
Front Door Ideas | City Home Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Some apartments have front doors that open up from inside of a building. As you can see there is an exterior modern door, however you'll also notice there is casing surrounding the door. Because it is inside, you can put the casing outside of the door as well. Door: BLT-228-010-4C
Loftcube
Loftcube
AISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATERAISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATER
Nagold 2012 für haefele Die großen, bislang ungenutzten Flachdächer mitten in den Städten zu erschließen, ist der Grundgedanke, auf dem die Idee des Loftcube basiert. Der Berliner Designer Werner Aisslinger will mit leichten, mobilen Wohneinheiten diesen neuen, sonnigen Lebensraum im großen Stil eröffnen und vermarkten. Nach zweijährigen Vorarbeiten präsentierten die Planer im Jahr 2003 den Prototypen ihrer modularen Wohneinheiten auf dem Flachdach des Universal Music Gebäudes in Berlin. Der Loftcube besteht aus einem Tragwerk mit aufgesteckten Fassadenelementen und einem variablen inneren Ausbausystem. Schneller als ein ein Fertighaus ist er innerhalb von 2-3 Tagen inklusive Innenausbau komplett aufgestellt. Zudem lässt sich der Loftcube in der gleichen Zeit auch wieder abbauen und an einen anderen Ort transportieren. Der Loftcube bietet bei Innenabmessungen von 6,25 x 6,25 m etwa 39 m2 Wohnfläche. Die nächst größere Einheit bietet bei rechteckigem Grundriss eine Raumgröße von 55 m2. Ausgehend von diesen Grundmodulen können - durch Brücken miteinander verbundener Einzelelemente - ganze Wohnlandschaften errichtet werden. Je nach Anforderung kann so die Wohnfläche im Laufe der Zeit den Bedürfnissen der Nutzer immer wieder angepasst werden. Die gewünschte Mobilität gewährleistet die auf Containermaße begrenzte Größe aller Bauteile. design: studio aisslinger Foto: Aisslinger
ＰＳＲ矢作町
ＰＳＲ矢作町
株式会社ツズキオフィス株式会社ツズキオフィス
photo by Noda@Gankohsha 背面に山を背負う建築。土留めを兼ねた躯体壁を建築外壁として利用。土圧を受ける控壁を延長し各住戸の戸境壁として設計。土砂崩れが懸念された場所を再生。
Design ideas for a gey modern concrete flat.
Providence Unit B - Front Exterior
Providence Unit B - Front Exterior
Overman Custom DesignOverman Custom Design
- Design by Jeff Overman at Overman Custom Design www.austinhomedesigner.com Email - joverman[@]austin.rr.com Instagram- @overmancustomdesign -Builder and Real Estate Agent, Charlotte Aceituno at Pura Vida LLC Email - charlotteaceituno[@]gmail.com
Claybourne Commons - Sellwood Oregon
Claybourne Commons - Sellwood Oregon
AnlonAnlon
Eric Post
Photo of a large and green modern flat in Portland with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Park Ridge Townhomes
Park Ridge Townhomes
ROI ByDesignROI ByDesign
Multifamily Apartment Exterior Design, Modern White Brick Exterior Paint Scheme, Mansard Roofs, Modern Apartment Building Numbers, ROI ByDesign Park Ridge Townhomes
Modern cape style home in Auburn, NH
Modern cape style home in Auburn, NH
TARKKA HOMES INCTARKKA HOMES INC
This is a 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath modern cape style home. The homes we build in this development are detached condominiums, yet we allow clients to customize them to a great extent.
Siding Installation
Siding Installation
United Signature TacomaUnited Signature Tacoma
The marblecrete panel siding is built with bay windows to provide a minimalistic design that gives that natural light glow.
Photo of a large and white modern render flat in Seattle with three floors, a mansard roof, a mixed material roof, a brown roof and shingles.
Quality Cedar accents add authenticity
Quality Cedar accents add authenticity
Exterior CrewExterior Crew
Superior craftsmanship and installation include cedar soffits using 1x6 tight knot tongue and groove v-joints with complimentary colors and siding finishes.
隣地境界線から10センチ離れた位置に立つ４階建ての重層長屋
隣地境界線から10センチ離れた位置に立つ４階建ての重層長屋
角倉剛建築設計事務所角倉剛建築設計事務所
外観夜景。手前の木塀の向こうのが下階の住戸の玄関。右手の階段先が上階の玄関。
Design ideas for a small and black modern concrete flat in Tokyo with three floors and a flat roof.
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Design ideas for a large and brown modern flat in Baltimore with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
La Dueña Residences
La Dueña Residences
Jeanne Schultz Design StudioJeanne Schultz Design Studio
Stucco exterior wall painted black, existing mixed stone facade. Black handrails. Black and white cement tile with diamond pattern in stairs and pathway. Industrial style wall sconces. Orange painted doors complement blue interior.
Fachada exterior a vía secundaria
Fachada exterior a vía secundaria
AMJ ArquitectosAMJ Arquitectos
Photo of a medium sized and white modern flat in Madrid with four floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Iniestas 8
Iniestas 8
Alberto Gisbert ArquitecturaAlberto Gisbert Arquitectura
Photo of a medium sized and white modern render flat in Other with four floors.
Home in the City | Front Door
Home in the City | Front Door
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Your front door can tell you a lot about your home. Choose the front door that is right for you in the atmosphere you live in. Right Door: FG-BFT-DR-129-21-X-2-80-36 Left Door: FG-BLS-DR-217-140-3C-X-80-36
New Urban Infill
New Urban Infill
John Wingfelder ArchitectJohn Wingfelder Architect
Design ideas for a modern brick flat in New York with three floors and a flat roof.
Andersen A series awning windows, picture windows and patio doors.
Andersen A series awning windows, picture windows and patio doors.
Windows By TollWindows By Toll
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured modern two floor flat in New York with mixed cladding.
Lake Harriet Loft
Lake Harriet Loft
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
Design ideas for a red modern flat in Minneapolis.

Modern Flat Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the modern kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the modern exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant modern exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a modern makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best modern exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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