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The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
The Wong House. Architects Buff and Hensman. 1969
Teague Hunziker PhotographyTeague Hunziker Photography
©Teague Hunziker. Built in 1969. Architects Buff and Hensman
Midcentury Minneapolis
Midcentury Minneapolis
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Hillside House
Hillside House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
In considerable contrast to predominately neo-traditional neighboring residences employing 6 or more exterior materials in willy nilly fashion, Hillside's facades present a minimalist palette of stone, wood and glass which, while welcoming and accessible, reinforces the essential design precept of "organically" blending construction into the natural contours of the site, Photo: Fredrik Brauer
Hillside House
Hillside House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
Hillside nestles into the site's natural grade stepping down from the living areas to sequential levels of deck, patio, lap pool and site Phtographer: Fredrik Brauer
Canyon
Canyon
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Mid-Century Modern Restoration - Cantilever balcony with glass railing, mid-century-modern home renovation in Lafayette, California. Photo by Jonathan Mitchell Photography
The Greenhills House
The Greenhills House
Turn DesignTurn Design
House-back Built Photo
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mid-Century Modern Highland Park West Home
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Stanford - Complete Renovation
Stanford - Complete Renovation
EBCON CorporationEBCON Corporation
Complete Renovation Build: EBCON Corporation Design: EBCON Corporation + Magdalena Bogart Interiors Photography: Agnieszka Jakubowicz
Woodhaven Modern
Woodhaven Modern
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.
Mid-Century Primary
Mid-Century Primary
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
This 1963 architect designed home needed some careful design work to make it livable for a more modern couple, without forgoing its Mid-Century aesthetic. Designed by David Wagner, AIA with Marta Snow, AIA.
Mid Century Modern Rancho Mirage
Mid Century Modern Rancho Mirage
Horizon Builders, Inc.Horizon Builders, Inc.
The two blue doors and block work are original to the house built in 1969 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
Balcones
Balcones
Soledad Builders, LLCSoledad Builders, LLC
The architecture of the Descendant House emulates the MCM home that was originally on the site. This home was designed for a multi-generational family & includes public and private living areas, as well as a guest casita. Photo by Casey Dunn Architecture by MF Architecture
Los Gatos Treehouse
Los Gatos Treehouse
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This 1960s home was in original condition and badly in need of some functional and cosmetic updates. We opened up the great room into an open concept space, converted the half bathroom downstairs into a full bath, and updated finishes all throughout with finishes that felt period-appropriate and reflective of the owner's Asian heritage.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
414 Fall Creek Drive
414 Fall Creek Drive
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Verdi Place - ADU
Verdi Place - ADU
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
The Apollo
The Apollo
KLM Design-BuildKLM Design-Build
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
Midcentury Minneapolis
Midcentury Minneapolis
Quartersawn Design BuildQuartersawn Design Build
Midcentury Exterior
Midcentury Exterior

Midcentury House Exterior with a Flat Roof 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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