This bioclimatic custom residence on a small lake in Orlando, Florida, brings open, flow through living to its tropical garden site. Three pavilions provide live/work/guest spaces, intertwining architecture with awesome mature live oaks. Dramatic cantilevers provide shade and dynamic movement.
The simplicity of the architecture meets a cooly casual materials palette, including ocala block, galvalume, and corrugated cement siding on the exterior, with terrazzo floors, louvered windows and exposed block on the interior.
roof angles - elasin
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
Deck - traditional deck idea in DC Metro
Architecture by Nielsen Schuh Architects. Construction by Gracie Construction. Windows & Doors by: Dynamic Architectural. Photo: copyright Bruce Damonte.
This years Coastal Living Showhouse features expansive decks and porches including a rooftop deck with panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, Mexico and Downtown San Diego,
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Visually appealing, architectural detail, contrasts. - meredith_burnett
Los Angeles, CA - Pedestrian gates provide security, access control and why not? - Beauty! Dynamic Garage Door of California custom designs architectural pedestrian gates such as these contemporary entry gates with sidelights that enhance the architectural essence of this contemporary estate. The solid wood swing gates with their chrome handles soften the slick surface of the stainless steel sidelights with their frosted glass inserts that make a bold modern statement. Equipped with an electrical strike, these gates can remotely be activated to allow entry to the estate at the push of a button inside the living quarters. Because Dynamic Garage Door understands that style cannot be compromised for security we design and build the most secure enabled gates that are architecturally designed to add curb appeal instead of hindering the style of the home in question. Call us and get a design consultation, we would love to custom manufacture your next architectural pedestrian gate project.
Stainless Steel Glass and Wood gate - bluelion212
Inspiration for a large rustic multicolored three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Other with a shed roof and a metal roof
love the look of this house outside - carly_vanbeek
A handy, empty-nester couple, nearing retirement, sold their mansion, and purchased a fixer-upper on a sunlit hillside that features the spectacular ocean view of the Channel Islands. ENRarchitects was hired to assist with making minor enhancements to the plan, integrating the lower level parking court, and adding a patio deck. The owner, a retiring engineer, took on the responsibilities of general contracting during construction.
Our collaboration included opening the kitchen to the Living-Dining space, so all can enjoy the ocean view. A balcony was added to second floor Master Study, with a new laundry room below it. Both bathrooms were modestly enlarged to provide more spacious showers. Lastly, the Entry Foyer was opened to ceiling height into the Living Room.
In California, ocean views inherently include relentless west sunshine, and formidable interior heat gain. Multiple design studies explored various means to incorporate shading and solar screening measures to permit the view, and to reduce heat gain. Additional studies featured more substantial proposed additions, including a lower level guest suite, and a detached office.
A key feature, is the addition of a raised, covered entry porch, where passengers and goods can be offloaded, prior to parking on the lower level. The new porch also provides a secondary transition around the structure to the ocean view, split-level patio.
A 2nd phase included the suggestion of rebuilding the lower covered parking to include a roof deck, rooftop guest suite, and solar electricity, which was successfully completed. The property is now mildly reminiscent of the Sea Ranch community.
With the blessing of year-round comfortable weather, and ever-changing, dynamic views, the successfully remodeled home takes full advantage for a new generation of colorful living. (photo by owner)
"We are so happy with the results, and proud you’d include our place in your client list.
We are extremely happy and will always tout your skills."
-Bill & Janice, Camarillo
In the renovation and addition to this home in Falls Church VA, exterior hard-scapes and garden spaces surround the house while the spaces within the home are made larger and are opened up to the forestall views surrounding the home. When walking on the pathway one crosses the many thresholds along the exterior that help to separate and create new intimate garden spaces. Steel, concrete, and wood come together in this intricate walkway system comprised of slatted screen fences, a guiding pergola overhead, and a hard-scaped pathway. The changes in grade, volume, and materiality allow for a dynamic walkway that runs both to the new entry and continues to the rear patio where it then terminates at the patio access of the home. The master bedroom is extruded out over the lower level into the rear of the house and opened up with tall windows all along two sides. A more formal entry space is added at the front with full height glass bringing in lots of light to make for an elegant entry space. Partitions are removed from the interior to create one large space which integrates the new kitchen, living room , and dining room. Full height glass along the rear of the house opens up the views to the rear and brightens up the entire space. A new garage volume is added and bridged together with the existing home creating a new powder room, mudroom, and storage.
This s how the darker looks but white accents and you have brown - ltutton
Metzger Design worked along side Bellevue Homes - a local developer/builder of high-end residential projects on this project. A rewarding process from the start - Bellevue Homes provided a clear concept for this 4,000 sf Craftsman style home and retained us to refine the massing and construction details.
The home features a spacious great room and kitchen area with a dynamic loft area above, first floor master suite, and a general flow and openness well suited for modern living and entertaining. Additional outdoor living spaces are created with oversized front and rear porches and a cozy courtyard formed within the space between the main structure and carriage house.
Photograph by Stephen Barling.
I think we could accept this. - angela_canestrari
We used organic materials and light tones for this indoor sunroom to make it feel like it is part of the outdoors. The room includes a wall mounted television, painted ceiling and walls, new furniture and barn doors to close it off for privacy.
Situated on a 3.5 acre, oak-studded ridge atop Santa Barbara's Riviera, the Greene Compound is a 6,500 square foot custom residence with guest house and pool capturing spectacular views of the City, Coastal Islands to the south, and La Cumbre peak to the north. Carefully sited to kiss the tips of many existing large oaks, the home is rustic Mediterranean in style which blends integral color plaster walls with Santa Barbara sandstone and cedar board and batt.
Landscape Architect Lane Goodkind restored the native grass meadow and added a stream bio-swale which complements the rural setting. 20' mahogany, pocketing sliding doors maximize the indoor / outdoor Santa Barbara lifestyle by opening the living spaces to the pool and island view beyond. A monumental exterior fireplace and camp-style margarita bar add to this romantic living. Discreetly buried in the mission tile roof, solar panels help to offset the home's overall energy consumption. Truly an amazing and unique property, the Greene Residence blends in beautifully with the pastoral setting of the ridge while complementing and enhancing this Riviera neighborhood.
Solar panels on back side of house - dovesnest
The Port Ludlow Residence is a compact, 2400 SF modern house located on a wooded waterfront property at the north end of the Hood Canal, a long, fjord-like arm of western Puget Sound. The house creates a simple glazed living space that opens up to become a front porch to the beautiful Hood Canal.
The east-facing house is sited along a high bank, with a wonderful view of the water. The main living volume is completely glazed, with 12-ft. high glass walls facing the view and large, 8-ft.x8-ft. sliding glass doors that open to a slightly raised wood deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor space. During the warm summer months, the living area feels like a large, open porch. Anchoring the north end of the living space is a two-story building volume containing several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces.
The interior finishes are simple and elegant, with IPE wood flooring, zebrawood cabinet doors with mahogany end panels, quartz and limestone countertops, and Douglas Fir trim and doors. Exterior materials are completely maintenance-free: metal siding and aluminum windows and doors. The metal siding has an alternating pattern using two different siding profiles.
The house has a number of sustainable or “green” building features, including 2x8 construction (40% greater insulation value); generous glass areas to provide natural lighting and ventilation; large overhangs for sun and rain protection; metal siding (recycled steel) for maximum durability, and a heat pump mechanical system for maximum energy efficiency. Sustainable interior finish materials include wood cabinets, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet.
Again too much window for cooling in ATL. Aluminum looks a little cheap compared to concrete (and is probably cheaper). Looks like a lot of empty space with little functional space. - webuser_264382424