Red Black House Exterior Ideas and Designs
Wiedemann Architects LLCOur client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site.
The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved.
The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus.
A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play.
The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside.
Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc
Photos © Anice Hoachlander
Christopher D. Marshall Architect, LLCWe added a new kitchen and covered terrace wing, and a bar and office wing onto an existing 1920's home. There's also a new mud rm and renovated family room. The rear terrace will have a vaulted roof that compliments the 2nd floor master bath addition on top of the existing garage.
A 1-1/2 story detached garage with a studio above was placed across from the attached garage to define the drive court and driveway entry..
Chris Marshall
Green Point Design Pty LtdPhotos by Sarah Wood Photography.
Architect’s notes:
Major refurbishment of an 1880’s Victorian home. Spaces were reconfigured to suit modern life while being respectful of the original building. A meandering family home with a variety of moods and finishes.
Special features:
Low-energy lighting
Grid interactive electric solar panels
80,000 liter underground rain water storage
Low VOC paints
Eubanks Group ArchitectsFront exterior including gothic arched entry set in rubble stone porch gable.
L. H. Krueger and Son Inc.The cedar shake roof on this home was old, dry, brittle and needed to be replaced. The homeowner chose GAF Timberline Ultra HD Shingles for the roof replacement and we think the home looks fantastic!
Red Black House Exterior Ideas and Designs
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