Medium Sized and Small House Exterior Ideas and Designs

Exterior of a Pioneer Log Home of BC

Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Fotografías ©José Hevia

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A courtyard home, made in the walled garden of a victorian terrace house off New Walk, Beverley. The home is made from reclaimed brick, cross-laminated timber and a planted lawn which makes up its biodiverse roof. Occupying a compact urban site, surrounded by neighbours and walls on all sides, the home centres on a solar courtyard which brings natural light, air and views to the home, not unlike the peristyles of Roman Pompeii.

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Chris Snook

Killian O'Sullivan

Stephen Goodenough

Exquisitely detailed in ecologically responsible Kebony timber cladding, Old Oak Stables provides beautiful guest accommodation to the main house. Designed to replace an unwanted and decaying stables, the main structure is formed from SIP (structurally insulated) panels that create a highly energy efficient, air tight membrane, reducing the demand on energy resources. The cobbled and landscaped courtyard finishes off the presentation of this fantastic scheme, allowing it to gently form part of the wider Green Belt.

Streetfront facade of this 3 unit development

Ascot Interior, Landscape & Streetscape Renovation

Metal frame double gates with a timber in-fill. One of the requirements was not to have any visible fixings, this gives a very attractive appearance with no ugly bolt or screw heads to distract from the overall look. Another requirement was that one side could only open inwards while the other could only open outwards. All gaps are covered to prevent prying eyes and a good quality push button security lock was fitted. The timber was coated in an anti UV protective finish to stop the timber changing colour.

Blackbutt KD hardwood decking, screening & handrail with feature stainless steel vertical wire balustrading. Builder: MADE - Architectural Constructions Design: Space Design Architectural (SDA) Photo: Lincoln Jubb