Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

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Young & Borlik Architects, inc.
9 Reviews

Modern Farmhouse

This home is an adaptation of classic detailing with a crisp and tightly organized modern flair. Traditional materials and a casual design have been revitalized and deliberately executed to create a highly refined version of a farm house style.

YB Architects.
Mark Kelley Construction.
Photographed by Scott DuBose.
Designer Mark Godby.
Project Year: 2015
Country: United States
Zip Code: 94027
Photographed near dusk, the glow of interior lights behind the casual stone and gravel driveway create a welcoming sense of warmth to enhance a large heritage Oak tree. A touch of metal roofing at the entry and dormers are a modern contrast to the siding and shingle elements.
Modern Farmhouse
Basement sports bar tv viewing with an island and stools. A place for drink and food service. Low windows in the basement stair bring plenty of light.
Modern Farmhouse
Looking back over the pool to the multiple outdoor entertainment patios at dusk. Seating and fire pits create intimate exterior spaces in a large and open lawn. Windows, doors and roof forms are placed to enhance the relationship from indoors to outdoors.
Modern Farmhouse
Exercise room in the basement with a large sliding french style divided glass barn door on rustic looking heavy roller hardware. Massage table and mirrors for the workout area.
Modern Farmhouse
Basement Family room opens to a dramatic outdoor fountain and generous light wells wrapping two sides of the room.
Modern Farmhouse
The basement billiard room and sports bar provide a space for noisy activities away from the main level of the house. Horizontal siding and subway tile highlight the walls.
Modern Farmhouse
Seating and fire pits create intimate exterior patio spaces. Iron railings wrap the light wells providing access and natural light to a generous full basement from the rear yard area. Painted brick and shutters accent the modern adaptation of traditional detailing. Gutters, rain leaders and roof...
Modern Farmhouse
Authentic shutter detailing with active hardware and hinges. Copper flashing cap above the paneled shutters highlighting a small divided lite window. A carriage light completes the composition.
Modern Farmhouse
A large heritage oak tree is the dominant element of the front yard and driveway design. The gravel driveway allows air and water to keep the tree healthy. The house facade is balanced and deliberate, while the garage element is recessed. An asphalt section provides space to ride bikes or play...
Modern Farmhouse
Family room opens to convert into an exterior pool pavilion. Guest bedroom beyond has a view of the pool and yard. Folding doors bring the pool and deck inside.
Modern Farmhouse
Kitchen counter window opens fully to the outdoor eating area. Ceilings are high and airy. This guest house has everything, and is perfect for catering large events.
Modern Farmhouse
The exterior design is a balance of board and batt, carefully proportioned gable roof elements, painted white brick, and a splash of metal shed roofing. Each piece of trim and hardware is deliberately placed with the overall balance and composition in mind, creating an updated, modern and formal...
Modern Farmhouse
Subtle trim and picture framed moldings introduce a formal touch to a casual dining space. Ceiling lighting and speakers are carefully organized within the trim layout.
Modern Farmhouse
A large outdoor fireplace draws attention as a cozy destination at the end of a formal sight line past the pool. A quiet escape without leaving the yard.
Modern Farmhouse
The entry door opens to a large informal open space leading to a three-story stair. Wood treads and painted risers with individual iron balluster pickets reinforce an un-assuming style.
Modern Farmhouse
Indoor and outdoor spaces are aligned to relate functionally and visually. Stepping stones create a sense of separation while the formal axis and orientation make a spacial relationship obvious and thoughtful.
Modern Farmhouse
Folding doors at the end of the family room open to bring the pool inside. A strong visual axis connects the fire pavilion and pool with the family room, encouraging a walk outside to the distant jewel. High windows and vertical siding are inspiration to invoke the interior of a barn. The family...
Modern Farmhouse
A large kitchen island and eating nook with a small work desk provide many places to work and hangout with family and guests.
Modern Farmhouse
Farm sink and large window overlook the back yard and pool. Marble counters and a generous island have plenty of space for kitchen work as well as visitors. Carved toe spaces in the baseboard suggest furniture in the kitchen.
Modern Farmhouse
A generous parking and auto court with four car parking and ample room to manuever is provided at the family entrance and mudroom. The second garage is attached by a breezeway. Artful dormers and roof gables, combine with individual single car garage doors to demonstrate that even a four-car garage...
Modern Farmhouse
This space is flexible as a den or home office, but can double as a guest living room or bedroom. A quiet room off the entry provides a place to get work done and enjoy the front yard.
Modern Farmhouse
A master bathroom to spend time in. The room includes a freestanding tub that is beautiful to look at and a television you can watch from the shower. Matching his and her vanities, dual shower heads, high ceilings, transom windows and enormous closet spaces complete this master bathroom.
Modern Farmhouse
A large home movie theater with couches for seating. Acoustic wall panels and dedicated sound system with insulated walls. Crank it up.
Modern Farmhouse
Comfortable seating and a dedicated heating and cooling system. The floor is stepped for good viewing, and your drinks and snacks are just a few steps away. Wood wall panels and acoustic fabric hide the speakers and sound insulation.
Modern Farmhouse
This fountain is placed in the largest of the rear light wells from the basement, access up and down is served by a full height stairway. Stone blocks and cap set the backdrop for falling water from the upper lawn and pool area.
Modern Farmhouse