Sited along the North edge of a double lot property, the Berman Residence is designed to celebrate the Southern California house-to-garden relationship. The building’s linear plan parallels the garden on the Southern lot, creating an equal counterpart to the indoor space along its entire length. At ground level, the house opens generously to the garden using a system of independently sliding wood screen and glass doors. On sunny days, screens may be deployed to allow ocean breezes to permeate the interior, while softening direct sunlight. Photo Credits: Eric Staudenmaier

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

This outdoor TV cabinet is tailor‑made for courtyard, patio and outdoor leisure scenarios. Equipped with a stable lifting system, it supports flexible height and viewing angle adjustment for comfortable viewing. Made of weather‑resistant and waterproof materials, it effectively protects the TV from rain, dust and UV rays, ensuring long‑term outdoor use. With a sturdy structure and smooth operation, it combines practicality and aesthetics to upgrade your outdoor entertainment experience.

This small sloped backyard was terraced for more useable space. Existing Daylilies were planted en masse at the foot of the wall. Plants are predominantly southern California natives. Maintenance of the plants on the terraces is nearly non-existent.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

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Foyer - transitional foyer idea in Chicago

(this photo)y deployed sail structure Shows a full Full kitchen, grill, side burners, with fridge, small dining set, chairs from mama green, Custom laser aluminum panels with frosted glass behind.

The elegant doors allow a seamless flow between the custom curved teak deck and sounds of the infinity edge award winning custom copper hot tub. Awnings, when deployed provide a sense of privacy and much needed shade; they automatically close when wind or rain arrives.

Bespoke motorized impact screens custom-engineered for arched architectural openings. Operating in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), this kinetic shielding provides deployable Category 5 defense while seamlessly retracting to preserve the estate's custom archway sightlines. A masterclass in integrating NOA-certified security without compromising complex, high-end architectural design.

iPhone has become one of the most sought after smartphones in today’s world. The increased number of users had led to more usage and demand of iPhone App as well. An expert team with correct knowledge of iOS, correct technology and correct tools are needed to design efficient and productive iPhone app. Choose us for: Customized App: You name it, and we will make it for you. From small personalized iPhone apps to large apps for an enterprise, we build them all. Unique Design: Your iPhone App will be uniquely and specifically designed for you. Great UI: We not only focus on the coding, but also on UI and promise to deliver to you the best and the most interactive UI. Skilled Labour: Our team of highly skilled and experienced developers will work day and night to deliver to you the best of all. Cost Effective: We make the best iPhone App for you taking care of your pocket. Customer Service: You choose us, and you get the best customer service. Testing: We test the iPhone app in real circumstance before giving it to you for final draft review. iPhone App Deployment: We follow strict and well defined release plan for the iPhone apps and deploy the apps in a manner most suited for you.

Designed by Black + Vernooy, built by Schatz Homes Designed to accommodate the clients' desire for a house that "sits beautifully and confidently" on its dramatic ridge-top site, the Mirador Residence takes full advantage of the site's natural terracing and sweeping Hill Country views by providing seamless transitions to its generous outdoor living spaces. The plan expresses the owner’s casual lifestyle and need for a variety of spaces strongly connected to the outdoors. Central Texas materials, such as native limestone and aromatic cedar, are chosen for their regional appropriateness and are deployed and detailed in ways designed to further integrate the house with its natural surroundings. The house comprises approximately 5900 square feet of living space wrapped around a hillside courtyard, and was completed in 2005.

After a consultation with a ShadeFX Product Specialist, the Gibsons elected to go with a “Kissing Canopy” deployment, a technique that places two shade units on the same track. Installing two 12’x16’ manual retractable shades, the homeowners have the flexibility to cover the dining and lounging area independent of each other, without compromising full coverage, if desired.

After a consultation with a ShadeFX Product Specialist, the Gibsons elected to go with a “Kissing Canopy” deployment, a technique that places two shade units on the same track. Installing two 12’x16’ manual retractable shades, the homeowners have the flexibility to cover the dining and lounging area independent of each other, without compromising full coverage, if desired.

Roll-down hurricane screens fully deployed and closed on a Palm Bay FL home. Roll-down screens provide impact-rated storm protection and can be easily raised or lowered as needed. Licensed storm protection installers serving Palm Bay and all of Brevard County FL.

There are some clever ways to deploy pastels, both boldly and quietly, that speak to a certain knowledge and deft panache. Certainly a sentence all would like to see applied, if, admittedly never uttered before, to their interior choices.

This ADU is one of a series that were deployed across Oakland with a property owner that had surplus space on many of his sites. We developed a single solution that would work with a multitude of different sites. With minor adjustments we were able to repeat the design and rapidly add to the limited housing stock in Oakland. The design is a highly efficient layout that maximizes density while still maintaining important qualities like access to views, light and air. The project also fosters a connection to nature and promotes an integration with the community.

At the far end of the living room a bronze topped game table is deployed by the window, whose dramatic Central Park views are framed by custom drapes with a decorative plaster cornice, and crisp modern built-ins. Art niches were created to display both primitive and modern pieces. The splayed walls create a wonderful backdrop for standing sculptures. A Dale Chihuly glass piece sits on the window, reflecting the cityscape and panoramic views. The game table is made of mesh metal, resonating and reflecting the brilliance of the light coming through the windows and beaming off the Chihuly. The draperies also echo this reflective brilliance in their iridescent aspect.

After a consultation with a ShadeFX Product Specialist, the Gibsons elected to go with a “Kissing Canopy” deployment, a technique that places two shade units on the same track. Installing two 12’x16’ manual retractable shades, the homeowners have the flexibility to cover the dining and lounging area independent of each other, without compromising full coverage, if desired.

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Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.