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.

AKA expands the size of the apartment by adding easy transformability: A shade drops down Double sided curtains are deployed And the world is shut out. Eduard Hueber @archphoto.com

The remodeling of the kitchen and bathroom forms the core of this interior renovation. The existing peninsula design and cabinetry broke up the ‘great room’ and stood the kitchen as a distinct element within the room. Our design strategy operates more on a principle of integration. As such, we created a galley condition with a spine of cabinetry and appliances that anchors to the long wall of the room. The feature design element is the solid Caesarstone backsplash which appears to be carved from the wall itself. The particular challenge in the windowless bathroom was how to create an inviting, expanded sense of depth without a resulting cave-like feel. Removal of a half wall, soffit and tub unified the space overall. We reinforced the unification with the deployment of a single large format tile spec. Smaller details such as touch latch cabinetry hardware and flush conditions between tile, wall and mirror further the principle that simpler is bigger, deeper and more inviting. We were also charged with elevating what was a pedestrian 1990’s townhouse to something more sophisticated and engaging. Our approach was to first remove builder grade detailing around windows and railings. Then, we introduced simplified profiles and glass guardrails that would extend a consistency established in the new kitchen and bathroom designs. photo by Scott Hargis

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 2,000 square foot modern residential home is designed to optimize living space for a family of four within the modest confines of inner suburban Calgary. Deploying a structural beam and post framed design, this home creates the feeling of space through an open-plan layout and high vaulted ceilings. Large windows on both floors accentuate the open, spacious feeling. The extensive use of standing seam metal cladding in Steelscape’s Slate Gray adds texture and distinct shadow lines while contributing to the modern aesthetic. This versatile color enables the unique integration between roof and siding surfaces. The muted hue also complements and accentuates the use of natural stained wood leading to a cohesive, memorable design.

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.

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 2,000 square foot modern residential home is designed to optimize living space for a family of four within the modest confines of inner suburban Calgary. Deploying a structural beam and post framed design, this home creates the feeling of space through an open-plan layout and high vaulted ceilings. Large windows on both floors accentuate the open, spacious feeling. The extensive use of standing seam metal cladding in Steelscape’s Slate Gray adds texture and distinct shadow lines while contributing to the modern aesthetic. This versatile color enables the unique integration between roof and siding surfaces. The muted hue also complements and accentuates the use of natural stained wood leading to a cohesive, memorable design.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

In all shapes, sizes and colours, the new collection of outdoor pottery comprises plinths and cachepots. It fits naturally on a terrace, a low wall or alongside a garden path. A hint of highly fashionable Japanese design that you will long to invite inside. The cherry on the cake, these objects go perfectly with the Firefly lighting. Surrounded by this decor and this idyllic atmosphere while a light, cool breeze brushes your neck, the hanging umbrellas, twirling in the wind, or the central pole umbrellas can be deployed in no time leaving you free to enjoy the sun without a care in the world.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

This stunning in-stone TV installation overcame the floor plan which offered to no way to have at TV without sticking out like a sore thumb. Hence, the clients have never had a TV until now. The new LG display was installed within the stone with only 1/2" on each side. To provide a compelling listening experience, 4 in-ceiling speakers were deployed along with a nearly invisible in-wall subwoofer. All components are located in the garage one floor below and are controlled by a radio frequency remote control. RF remotes penetrate all manner of solid services including walls, doors, and floors.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

This 2,000 square foot modern residential home is designed to optimize living space for a family of four within the modest confines of inner suburban Calgary. Deploying a structural beam and post framed design, this home creates the feeling of space through an open-plan layout and high vaulted ceilings. Large windows on both floors accentuate the open, spacious feeling. The extensive use of standing seam metal cladding in Steelscape’s Slate Gray adds texture and distinct shadow lines while contributing to the modern aesthetic. This versatile color enables the unique integration between roof and siding surfaces. The muted hue also complements and accentuates the use of natural stained wood leading to a cohesive, memorable design.

Create instant privacy, block insects and control shade with our motorized retractable screen systems. At the touch of a button our screens deploy smoothly to enclose your patio or porch, then disappear completely into their house when not needed. Our clean-track system eliminates the flutter and drift of traditional screens, maintaining a tight, uniform appearance at all times. Multiple screen materials include solar mesh, privacy screen, and insect mesh options. Perfect for transforming open patios into semi-enclosed outdoor rooms. Commercial applications include restaurants, hotels, event venues where flexible enclosure is essential.

The apartment opens before you. The daybed transforms into a nighttime retreat - see next. Headboard storage holds extra pillows. More storage hides under a lift-up mattress. A shade and an interior curtain can be deployed for privacy. Eduard Hueber @archphoto.com

This 2,000 square foot modern residential home is designed to optimize living space for a family of four within the modest confines of inner suburban Calgary. Deploying a structural beam and post framed design, this home creates the feeling of space through an open-plan layout and high vaulted ceilings. Large windows on both floors accentuate the open, spacious feeling. The extensive use of standing seam metal cladding in Steelscape’s Slate Gray adds texture and distinct shadow lines while contributing to the modern aesthetic. This versatile color enables the unique integration between roof and siding surfaces. The muted hue also complements and accentuates the use of natural stained wood leading to a cohesive, memorable design.