The conception of the Montrose Garage project, driven by the site and the client’s program, became a lynchpin on the site by reorganizing movement around it. The building, echoing the contemporary materials and aesthetic of the primary residence, is the northern boundary of a courtyard creating the built edge of this urban lot. The garage structure could be characterized as an “Eroded Shed”. With a simple sloped roof, site influences and program requirements strategically carve away at the basic rectangular volume, creating dynamic architecture. The project is located on a tight site on a residential block with an alley at the northern edge of the property. To maximize access and convenience for the client, the project created vehicular access at two points on the site, through the main driveway at the south side and through the alleyway. The “Truck Port” allows vehicular access from both sides of the site. Sliding barn doors open up to the deck/courtyard during parties and social gatherings, and a sitting porch at the exercise studio opens to a beautiful view of the surrounding mountain landscape. Andrea Hubbel Photography

This Arizona modern home is defined by its desert context, as evidenced by the deep shade overhangs, a cooling pool, and an earth-tone material palette that fades into its surroundings. The wedge-shaped floor plan funnels circulation through a small entryway, then quickly expands into an angled array of living spaces that embrace a “front row seat” view of Tortuga Mountain. The client-driven interior style is a personalized collaboration that celebrates warmth and contrast.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Completed in 2017, this project features midcentury modern interiors with copper, geometric, and moody accents. The design was driven by the client's attraction to a grey, copper, brass, and navy palette, which is featured in three different wallpapers throughout the home. As such, the townhouse incorporates the homeowner's love of angular lines, copper, and marble finishes. The builder-specified kitchen underwent a makeover to incorporate copper lighting fixtures, reclaimed wood island, and modern hardware. In the master bedroom, the wallpaper behind the bed achieves a moody and masculine atmosphere in this elegant "boutique-hotel-like" room. The children's room is a combination of midcentury modern furniture with repetitive robot motifs that the entire family loves. Like in children's space, our goal was to make the home both fun, modern, and timeless for the family to grow into. This project has been featured in Austin Home Magazine, Resource 2018 Issue.

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This large laundry area was part of a three-room project including the kitchen and bar. Driven by their color palette, lifestyle, and desire for an elegant and highly functional, yet warm and inviting space, the clients chose Modern Kitchens of Syracuse to help bring their home remodel vision to life. The laundry room features a large ceramic farm sink flanked by cabinets of Navy in the Rockport Recessed Inset door style. Some of the cabinetry conceals a utility storage closet with lots of additional organizational features behind the doors. Hideaway nooks were incorporated for laundry carts to keep them neatly tucked away when not being used. Ample counter space was important for the convenience of folding clothes, as well as for storage of extra baskets and detergents. Designed by David Jureller Modern Kitchens of Syracuse

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Kevin Reeves, Photographer Updated kitchen with center island with chat-seating. Spigot just for dog bowl. Towel rack that can act as a grab bar. Flush white cabinetry with mosaic tile accents. Top cornice trim is actually horizontal mechanical vent. Semi-retired, art-oriented, community-oriented couple that entertain wanted a space to fit their lifestyle and needs for the next chapter in their lives. Driven by aging-in-place considerations - starting with a residential elevator - the entire home is gutted and re-purposed to create spaces to support their aesthetics and commitments. Kitchen island with a water spigot for the dog. "His" office off "Her" kitchen. Automated shades on the skylights. A hidden room behind a bookcase. Hanging pulley-system in the laundry room. Towel racks that also work as grab bars. A lot of catalyzed-finish built-in cabinetry and some window seats. Televisions on swinging wall brackets. Magnet board in the kitchen next to the stainless steel refrigerator. A lot of opportunities for locating artwork. Comfortable and bright. Cozy and stylistic. They love it.

The primary concept was inspired by the idea of Asian privacy: nature, peace and solitude. The sandstone walls accentuated with teak wood flooring give the feeling of a balance of natural elements within the house. Each of the feature walls successfully devise a natural partition against less positive surroundings. This allowed the architect to create a tranquil confine for the owner to reside. The secondary concept stems from the owner's individuality. The feature walls put an emphasis on elements of space, time and ambiance created by natural light, beams, a skylight, shadows and texture of materials as he sun moves, producing continual changes of various dimensions. This design is purely driven by the needs of the owner coupled with the composed ideals of the architect.

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This large laundry area was part of a three-room project including the kitchen and bar. Driven by their color palette, lifestyle, and desire for an elegant and highly functional, yet warm and inviting space, the clients chose Modern Kitchens of Syracuse to help bring their home remodel vision to life. The laundry room features a large ceramic farm sink flanked by cabinets of Navy in the Rockport Recessed Inset door style. Some of the cabinetry conceals a utility storage closet with lots of additional organizational features behind the doors. Hideaway nooks were incorporated for laundry carts to keep them neatly tucked away when not being used. Ample counter space was important for the convenience of folding clothes, as well as for storage of extra baskets and detergents. Designed by David Jureller Modern Kitchens of Syracuse

The primary concept was inspired by the idea of Asian privacy: nature, peace and solitude. The sandstone walls accentuated with teak wood flooring give the feeling of a balance of natural elements within the house. Each of the feature walls successfully devise a natural partition against less positive surroundings. This allowed the architect to create a tranquil confine for the owner to reside. The secondary concept stems from the owner's individuality. The feature walls put an emphasis on elements of space, time and ambiance created by natural light, beams, a skylight, shadows and texture of materials as he sun moves, producing continual changes of various dimensions. This design is purely driven by the needs of the owner coupled with the composed ideals of the architect.

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Soft focused photograph of a flower in warm tones with a shallow depth of field. Valda Bailey is a U.K. based artist who finds her creative fulfilment with a camera. Photography is no longer simply a recording medium; Valda exploits this fully and offers up an uncommon view of the world where imagination and high-end technology dovetail in perfect harmony. She is driven by an exploration of color and form.

A restored Craftsman fireplace anchors this sitting room, where crisp white board-and-batten paneling rises to meet a deep charcoal upper wall for quiet, tailored contrast. The painted brick surround and substantial mantel keep the original architectural character intact, while a gilded floral sconce mirror above adds an unexpected touch of old-world elegance. Wide-plank wood flooring, a vintage runner, and soft holiday styling bring warmth to the space, and the oversized divided-light window fills the room with natural light. It's a space that feels both grounded in craftsmanship and effortlessly livable — the kind of detail-driven work that speaks to a thoughtful, whole-home remodel.

This kitchen remodel was driven by a family needing more functional storage in the kitchen where they enjoy cooking daily. We took the old dining area and included that in the new kitchen and gave us space for the specific needs for this family. We created a beverage bar area, lots of pantry cabinet space and plenty of pots and pan storage. We even created a space for the 3D printer to live and do it work without taking up precious counter space. Style was geared toward being timeless, easy to maintain and a happy please for the family to gather and enjoy cooking together. We went with a greenish blue cabinet color, accented with soft gold hardware, large format tiles and a little texture tile for the backsplash. All easy to clean and stay looking beautiful.

As publishers of multiple local newspapers, the Allens have a deadline-driven schedule and were looking for a low-maintenance, low-carbon place of respite. Coming from a large but dark 1970s suburban home for their blended family, they craved light, openness, and connection to nature. Perched on a wooded north-facing slope overlooking a canal, the site required a design that could balance competing interests for Northern views with ample Southern exposure for light and warmth. The lower south-facing roof also plans for photovoltaic panels, which, when installed, will supply most, if not all of the home’s annual energy needs. With a modest custom-home budget, the design team optimized the architecture for minimal waste and used off-the-shelf products and technologies in creative ways to achieve targets for Passive House air tightness. Collaboration with the builder was also key to executing the design intent and technical detailing on budget. https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/home/passive-energy-efficient-age-in-place-house-bucks-county-20200123.html