Inspiration for a large mediterranean backyard stamped concrete and custom-shaped infinity pool fountain remodel

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Design ideas for a small contemporary full sun front yard water fountain landscape.

The Modern Bellevue Office showcases Ariana Designs and Architecture’s dedication to seamlessly merging functionality with artistic expression in commercial spaces. Thoughtfully designed to balance practicality with sophistication, this modern elegant office fosters creativity, enhances collaboration, and embodies the essence of a contemporary professional setting.

Inspiration for a transitional living room remodel in Toronto with black walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large tuscan backyard stone and rectangular lap pool house photo in Tampa

Sleek lines.Slender cable railings ny Keuka Studios, inc.
Example of a minimalist exterior home design in New York

Kitchen - coastal light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, gray countertops and granite countertops

A modern masculine feel was created by the use of cold rolled steel panels to feature the fireplace. The sleek look is balanced by the rustic reclaimed wood of the adjacent feature wall. Basement design and living at it's best.

Russell Abraham
Example of a large trendy master gray tile and mosaic tile porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub design in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, solid surface countertops and white walls

Keeping the landscaping minimal allows the dynamics of the architecture to take center stage. In the evening, the house glows from within, offering yet another phase to its ever-changing environment. If money were no object, however, Bobbie has images of completely re-doing the entire grounds. "I'd love reflecting pools, new concrete hardscaping, core-ten steel details and amazing large scale minimalist sculptures," she states. "I really love the work of landscape architect Andrea Cochran. I'd hire her in a heartbeat." While future plans do entail new patio surfaces and more trees, the grounds of this Irwin Stein gem certainly offer a captivating view from any angle. Adrienne DeRosa Photography © 2013 Houzz

A complete redesign of a kitchen/ den area combination allows the clients to experience a light infused and dynamic living environment in a once dark and dank kitchen .

A complete redesign of a kitchen/ den area combination allows the clients to experience a light infused and dynamic living environment in a once dark and dank kitchen .

A complete redesign of a kitchen/ den area combination allows the clients to experience a light infused and dynamic living environment in a once dark and dank kitchen .

A complete redesign of a kitchen/ den area combination allows the clients to experience a light infused and dynamic living environment in a once dark and dank kitchen .

A complete redesign of a kitchen/ den area combination allows the clients to experience a light infused and dynamic living environment in a once dark and dank kitchen .

Inspiration for a cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Dallas with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The moving shadow of this pergola creates a new environment every few minutes. A fun, dynamic play of light and shadow brought to you by rays of sunshine.

Dynamic aerial net system with shock chords and wall padding
Home design - modern home design idea in Portland

The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider