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Hausansicht des Hauptgebäudes
Hausansicht des Hauptgebäudes
Dajana Lothert FotografieDajana Lothert Fotografie
(c) Dajana Lothert
Heightened Style
Heightened Style
Delbert Adams Construction GroupDelbert Adams Construction Group
Exterior view of penthouse on apartment building, showing brick facade, blue shingle hipped roof with single dormer window, and penthouse patio/porch.
Refreshed Summit Avenue Mansion
Refreshed Summit Avenue Mansion
Ispiri Design-BuildIspiri Design-Build
We know old Summit Avenue as the beautiful St. Paul connection that begins near the University of St. Thomas and ends in Lowertown. Among the droves of gorgeous old-style homes sits our client who had a 3-level home converted into 3 one-level condos. The goal was to update and modernize this home into 3 spacious and storage-efficient condos. These condos couldn’t be luxurious without proper comfort for the owners, so we replaced the radiators with new heating/air systems for better circulation throughout each individual condo. A touch of contemporary design was added to these condos, but make no mistake, their historic charm remains.
Neubau eines Mehrfamilienhauses mit 9 Einheiten in Berlin
Neubau eines Mehrfamilienhauses mit 9 Einheiten in Berlin
Burger Architekten BerlinBurger Architekten Berlin
Dorchester Renders
Dorchester Renders
Pacific-Visions Studio LLCPacific-Visions Studio LLC
Exterior render for a multifamily renovation project.
Hillside Apartments Sydney
Hillside Apartments Sydney
RAAarchitectsRAAarchitects
Apartment in Bellevue Hill Sydney. Photographs by Susan Murray.
Harvestehuder Weg 38
Harvestehuder Weg 38
BAIDBAID
BAID 2018 / Marcus Bredt
Doheny Apartments Stucco Renovation
Doheny Apartments Stucco Renovation
Builder BoyBuilder Boy
This apartment building in Beverly Hills went from 0 to 100 with this new look. This two-toned blue finish gives this home a very dynamic look. This home is accompanied by a dash finish that gives the stucco a rougher look. Overall, this came out amazing. Thank you for choosing Builder Boy.
Malibu Beachfront Contemporary
Malibu Beachfront Contemporary
JRP Design & RemodelJRP Design & Remodel
Our clients are seasoned home renovators. Their Malibu oceanside property was the second project JRP had undertaken for them. After years of renting and the age of the home, it was becoming prevalent the waterfront beach house, needed a facelift. Our clients expressed their desire for a clean and contemporary aesthetic with the need for more functionality. After a thorough design process, a new spatial plan was essential to meet the couple’s request. This included developing a larger master suite, a grander kitchen with seating at an island, natural light, and a warm, comfortable feel to blend with the coastal setting. Demolition revealed an unfortunate surprise on the second level of the home: Settlement and subpar construction had allowed the hillside to slide and cover structural framing members causing dangerous living conditions. Our design team was now faced with the challenge of creating a fix for the sagging hillside. After thorough evaluation of site conditions and careful planning, a new 10’ high retaining wall was contrived to be strategically placed into the hillside to prevent any future movements. With the wall design and build completed — additional square footage allowed for a new laundry room, a walk-in closet at the master suite. Once small and tucked away, the kitchen now boasts a golden warmth of natural maple cabinetry complimented by a striking center island complete with white quartz countertops and stunning waterfall edge details. The open floor plan encourages entertaining with an organic flow between the kitchen, dining, and living rooms. New skylights flood the space with natural light, creating a tranquil seaside ambiance. New custom maple flooring and ceiling paneling finish out the first floor. Downstairs, the ocean facing Master Suite is luminous with breathtaking views and an enviable bathroom oasis. The master bath is modern and serene, woodgrain tile flooring and stunning onyx mosaic tile channel the golden sandy Malibu beaches. The minimalist bathroom includes a generous walk-in closet, his & her sinks, a spacious steam shower, and a luxurious soaking tub. Defined by an airy and spacious floor plan, clean lines, natural light, and endless ocean views, this home is the perfect rendition of a contemporary coastal sanctuary. PROJECT DETAILS: • Style: Contemporary • Colors: White, Beige, Yellow Hues • Countertops: White Ceasarstone Quartz • Cabinets: Bellmont Natural finish maple; Shaker style • Hardware/Plumbing Fixture Finish: Polished Chrome • Lighting Fixtures: Pendent lighting in Master bedroom, all else recessed • Flooring: Hardwood - Natural Maple Tile – Ann Sacks, Porcelain in Yellow Birch • Tile/Backsplash: Glass mosaic in kitchen • Other Details: Bellevue Stand Alone Tub Photographer: Andrew, Open House VC
Thiensville Village Homes
Thiensville Village Homes
Russell E LafromboisRussell E Lafrombois
This awarding winning project placed a high density condominium in a low density residential area of Thiensville. By breaking up the building into sections that keep the rhythm of the surrounding single family homes.
Yala Riverside Apartments
Yala Riverside Apartments
UserUser
Villas at Whistlestop
Villas at Whistlestop
DK HomesDK Homes
Only 29 of these stand-alone villa condominiums in this project. Clean and calming design and colors. Private master suite stretches the length of the condo. Main floor office with shiplap wall treatment. Coffered ceiling with beams in kitchen and dining areas. Interiors to be built exactly as you would like.
Private Luxury Villa Retreat Spa in the Dubai Desert Dunes
Private Luxury Villa Retreat Spa in the Dubai Desert Dunes
SPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTSSPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTS
Situated on a desert dune, commanding views in all directions on the outskirts of Dubai, this private retreat offers many luxuries and hidden surprises in a posh resort setting. A long palm lined drive sweeps up through xeriscaped desert gardens to gently reveal the multi-layered, sculptural sandstone facade and graceful colonnade of symmetric arches framing the main entry, welcoming the visitor into the marbled halls of this luxurious Desert Retreat.
Contemporary Extension and Modern Interior Edinburgh West End
Contemporary Extension and Modern Interior Edinburgh West End
Capital A ArchitectureCapital A Architecture
Capital A Architecture Ltd
California Corporate Mountain side Retreat
California Corporate Mountain side Retreat
SPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTSSPACELINEDESIGN ARCHITECTS
20,000 sf of mixed Office and VIP Residential facilities boasting 4 Master Suites + 8 double Guest Suites, resident guest chef and Gourmet Kitchen plus Day Spa and Office Conference facilities for groups up to 24 people. Situated on a breathtaking mountain aerie just north of Los Angeles along the California coast, ergonomically nestled into the rocky topography in careful harmony with the natural surroundings. (...after we cut the road all the way to the top ;) The building typology is experimental in that the cross-sectional profile is actually just one simple extruded shape, identical across the entire building length and staggered to accommodate site topography. This extruded form is created on top of a stabilized poured concrete foundation using an automated synthetic concrete slip-cast forming machine. This design like some others shown on our website are conceptual building studies that can be modified and reinterpreted according to actual site and client requirements.
Private Betonhausvilla
Private Betonhausvilla
FALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGNFALKO WÜBBECKE | FOTODESIGN
© Falko Wübbecke | falko-wuebbecke.de
Window Walls & Storefront design inspiration
Window Walls & Storefront design inspiration
Dynamic Architectural Windows & DoorsDynamic Architectural Windows & Doors
Thermally broken Bronze window walls with light oil rubbed bronze patina.
Disabled Apartment - Tathra
Disabled Apartment - Tathra
SKETCH - interiors + designSKETCH - interiors + design
fivefour photography
Architektur im Allgäu // Luftbild vom Drohnenflug_02
Architektur im Allgäu // Luftbild vom Drohnenflug_02
E2WO ArchitektenE2WO Architekten
Diese 3 Einzelhäuser im Unterallgäu bieten ein modernes Wohnen auf dem Land. Alle Häuser liegen direkt an einem Bach und bieten einen freien Blick auf das nahegelegene Schloss. Zwei der Häuser bieten als Zweifamilienhaus Platz für jeweils 2 Familien, während ein Gebäude als Einfamilienhaus über 2 Geschosse ausgeführt wurde. Diese unterschiedliche Nutzung wird die die Fassadengestaltung nach außen hin sichtbar gemacht. Das ganze Ensemble wurde im Zuge einer Revitalisierung eines gesamten Bauernhofes umgesetzt.
Watch Tower
Watch Tower
StockWall Construction Inc.StockWall Construction Inc.
Grace Aston

Green 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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