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Residenze LE POSTE
Residenze LE POSTE
Domenighini Costruzioni SrlDomenighini Costruzioni Srl
Loftcube
Loftcube
AISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATERAISSLINGER + ASSOZIIERTE | ARCHITEKTEN BAUBERATER
Beirut 2012 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
Bold Farmhouse Condo
Bold Farmhouse Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
Design Home Philadelphia 2015
Design Home Philadelphia 2015
Colonial Marble and GraniteColonial Marble and Granite
Dijk residence/ San Francisco
Dijk residence/ San Francisco
Doyle McCullarDoyle McCullar
Photo by Eric Rorer
Georgetown Penthouse
Georgetown Penthouse
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Oxnard
Oxnard
Pyramid Plaster CorpPyramid Plaster Corp
High-end full-service plastering result
Coronado O5
Coronado O5
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Ovale' Apartments
Ovale' Apartments
GMG Constructions Pty Ltd T/a Corso DevelopmentsGMG Constructions Pty Ltd T/a Corso Developments
3-level boutique apartment building comprising One ground floor 3-bedroom and Eight 2-bedroom generously sized luxury apartments.
緑と眺望を楽しむ長屋建て住宅
緑と眺望を楽しむ長屋建て住宅
設計事務所アーキプレイス設計事務所アーキプレイス
photo by 大沢誠一
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Inspired Home Builders LLCInspired Home Builders LLC
Edificio 4 apartamentos, 242,05 metros cuadrados.
Edificio 4 apartamentos, 242,05 metros cuadrados.
VijijiniVijijini
Ejecución de hoja exterior en cerramiento de fachada, de ladrillo cerámico cara vista perforado, color rojo, con junta de 1 cm de espesor, recibida con mortero de cemento blanco hidrófugo. Incluso parte proporcional de replanteo, nivelación y aplomado, mermas y roturas, enjarjes, elementos metálicos de conexión de las hojas y de soporte de la hoja exterior y anclaje al forjado u hoja interior, formación de dinteles, jambas y mochetas, ejecución de encuentros y puntos singulares y limpieza final de la fábrica ejecutada. Cobertura de tejas cerámicas mixta, color rojo, recibidas con mortero de cemento, directamente sobre la superficie regularizada, en cubierta inclinada.
SoHo Penthouse
SoHo Penthouse
Studio DuBoisStudio DuBois
城内町の賃貸マンション
城内町の賃貸マンション
創造工房楽太創造工房楽太
Photo by 西宮寛
High Tide House
High Tide House
Winkelman ArchitectureWinkelman Architecture
Jeff Roberts Imaging
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD
GriD architectsGriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
34 Locust Flat One & Flat Two Rye New York
34 Locust Flat One & Flat Two Rye New York
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
Brand new construction. Unique Flats in downtown Rye, NY
Enhanced lifestyle with upscale balcony
Enhanced lifestyle with upscale balcony
Exterior CrewExterior Crew
Smooth, clean design lines on siding panels are appealing to the eye, especially when the lines are made of Z, H and X metal flashing.
Juanita Ave
Juanita Ave
MUL-MAC Architecture & DesignMUL-MAC Architecture & Design
Edificios Casa Decor 2016
Edificios Casa Decor 2016
Casa Decor Madrid 2019Casa Decor Madrid 2019
Calle Atocha 34. Fotógrafo: Nacho Uribesalazar

Blue 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 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 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 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 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 exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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