Modern Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington.
Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio.
Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater.
Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass.
Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck.
Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space.
Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy.
Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design
Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design
Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio
Photos: Eric Roth Photography
SALA ArchitectsThe homeowners sought to create a modest, modern, lakeside cottage, nestled into a narrow lot in Tonka Bay. The site inspired a modified shotgun-style floor plan, with rooms laid out in succession from front to back. Simple and authentic materials provide a soft and inviting palette for this modern home. Wood finishes in both warm and soft grey tones complement a combination of clean white walls, blue glass tiles, steel frames, and concrete surfaces. Sustainable strategies were incorporated to provide healthy living and a net-positive-energy-use home. Onsite geothermal, solar panels, battery storage, insulation systems, and triple-pane windows combine to provide independence from frequent power outages and supply excess power to the electrical grid.
Photos by Corey Gaffer
Couture ArchitectureFoyer: The entry foyer is highlighted by this koi pond filled with bright colorful fish. Modern materials and details blend gracefully with the existing exposed redwood columns and beams.
Photo: Couture Architecture
California Closets of Michigan"The gorgeous crown molding along with decorative glass door inserts and contrasting color detail offers a cool, built-in look with an integrated seating area for removing footwear. Seamlessly blending into the existing space, this well-designed system maintains order in this busy area of home."
"Hanging rods, drawers, doors and shelves transform a cluttered and disordered hall closet or entryway into a space of functional organization allowing people to come and go with ease."
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTUREThe sloping site for this modest, two-bedroom house provides views through an oak savanna to Oregon’s Yamhill Valley and the Coastal Mountain Range. Our clients asked for a simple, modern, comfortable house that took advantage of both close and distant views. It’s long bar-shaped plan allows for views from each space, maximum day-lighting and natural ventilation. Centered in the bar is the great room, which includes the living, dining, and kitchen spaces. To one side is a large deck and a terrace off the other. The material palette is simple: beams, windows, doors, and cabinets are all Douglas Fir and the floors are all either hardwood or slate.
Josh Partee Architectural Photographer
UserTriple pane aluminum high performance fixed windows as the initial view as you enter into the modern mountain home. This modern picture window creates a bold contrast and statement against the white walls. Large modern wood table adds warmth to impressive front entry.
k YODER design, LLCA former dormer window area of the Master Bedroom Suite is converted into the entry to the roof terrace, and includes a wet bar and undercounter refrigerator.
TLG Doors and HardwareBeautiful narrow stiles and low profile glazing allow for maximum glass. The simple design makes a bold statement. Perfect for entries and lanai doors.
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionThe plantation style entry creates a stunning entrance to the home with it's low rock wall and half height rock columns the double white pillars add interest and a feeling of lightness to the heavy rock base. The exterior walls are finished in a white board and batten paneling, with black windows, and large dark bronze sconces. The large glass front door opens into the great room. The freshly planted tropical planters can be seen just beginning to grow in.
Modern Entrance with Slate Flooring Ideas and Designs
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