House Exterior with Three Floors and a Flat Roof Ideas and Designs

Sevenoaks House
Sevenoaks House
Tye ArchitectsTye Architects
Client’s brief A modern replacement dwelling designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings while prioritizing high-quality design and sustainability. It is crafted to preserve the site's openness through clever landscape integration, minimizing its environmental impact. The dwelling provides five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan living arrangement, two studies, reception/family areas, utility, storage, and an integral double garage. Furthermore, the dwelling also includes a guest house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a pool house/leisure facility. Programme The original 72-week programme was extended due to COVID and lockdown. Following lockdown, there were issues with supplies and extra works were requested by the clients (tennis court, new landscape, etc.). It took around two years to complete with extra time allocated for the landscaping. Materials The construction of the building is based on a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Structure: reinforced concrete + steel frame External walls: concrete block cavity walls clad in natural stone (bonded). First floor has areas of natural stone ventilated facade. Glazing: double glazing with solar protection coating and aluminium frames. Roof and terraces: ceramic finish RAF system Flooring: timber floor for Sky Lounge and Lower Ground Floor. Natural stone for Upper Ground Floor and ceramic tiles for bathrooms. Landscape and access: granite setts and granite stepping stones. Budget constraints The original project had to be adjusted which implied some value engineering and redesign of some areas including removing the pond, heated pool, AC throughout. How the project contributes to its environment Due to the sensitive location within the Metropolitan Green Belt, we carefully considered the scale and massing to achieve less impact than that of the existing. Our strategy was to develop a proposal which integrates within the setting. The dwelling is built into the landscape, so the lower ground floor level is a partial basement opening towards the rear, capturing downhill views over the site. The first-floor element is offset from the external envelope, reducing its appearance. The dwelling adopts a modern flat roof design lowering the roof finish level and reducing its impact. The proposed material palette consists of marble and limestone; natural material providing longevity. Marble stone finishes the lower ground floor levels, meeting the landscape. The upper ground floor has a smooth limestone finish, with contemporary architectural detailing. The mirror glazed box on top of the building containing the Sky Lounge appears as a lighter architectural form, sitting on top of the heavier, grounded form below and nearly disappearing reflecting the surrounding trees and sky. The project aims to minimize waste disposal by treating foul water through a treatment plant and discharging surface water back to the ground. It incorporates a highly efficient Ground Source Heat Pump system that is environmentally friendly, and the house utilizes MVHR to significantly reduce heat loss. The project features high-spec insulation throughout to minimize heat loss. Experience of occupants The clients are proud of the house, the fantastic design (a landmark in the area) and the everyday use of the building.
Beaconsfield Village Third Floor Addition
Beaconsfield Village Third Floor Addition
Creative Union Network Inc.Creative Union Network Inc.
Located in the West area of Toronto, this back/third floor addition brings light and air to this traditional Victorian row house.
Bayley Road 1
Bayley Road 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Contemporary exterior elements, such as large black windows and a nontraditional roof structure, flawlessly intermingle with a brick-slurry finish and flickering gas lanterns, which purposely connect the home to Charleston’s historical architecture. A custom aluminum wall scrim not only adds privacy but an architectural element, as its matte black louver panels mimic local plantation-style shutters on a grander scale.
Torquay Beach House
Torquay Beach House
Sky Architect StudioSky Architect Studio
Contemporary Beach Home in Torquay. Designed for a family looking for spacious interiors with double volume concept while keeping the areas airy connecting spaces from external to interior. Clean, seamless and minimalism architecture home through articulation of forms. This house features concrete, black steel, timber, glass for timeless façade. Development includes a double storey bungalow with roof terrace, house and pool.
Lawless Rereat
Lawless Rereat
Searl Lamaster Howe ArchitectsSearl Lamaster Howe Architects
The low slung roof at the entry makes the spaces within that much more open and expansive.
Denman Prospect Residence
Denman Prospect Residence
Studio Black InteriorsStudio Black Interiors
Set on an elevated block overlooking the picturesque Molonglo Valley, this new build in Denman Prospect, Canberra spans three levels. The modern interior includes hardwood timber floors, a palette of greys and crisp white, stone benchtops, accents of brass and pops of black. The black framed windows have been built to capture the stunning views. Built by Homes By Howe. Photography by Hcreations.

House Exterior with Three Floors and a Flat Roof Ideas and Designs

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