Large contemporary white two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior idea in Grand Rapids with a shed roof and a shingle roof

The awe-inspiring Gemini CD Series direct vent gas fireplace is truly one for the modern age. Fashioned with an elegant two-piece façade, porcelain liners, and crushed glass media, the Gemini CD standard features represent magnificent simplicity. Optional features like high-definition driftwood logs and tumbled river stones punctuate its contemporary appeal. The Gemini CD is modern sophistication at its finest. FEATURES Available in 35” and 40” models Combo top/rear flue configuration for all models Electronic ignition with seamless battery backup to provide continued operation in the event of a power outage (IPI/CPI switch conveniently hidden on façade base, standard) Wall switch provides variable flame settings Outstanding heating efficiency for increased comfort and lower operating costs Standard two-piece façade in black, stainless or mixed Standard tempered glass and 2015 ANSI barrier compliant Reflective crushed glass media available in a variety of colors Full three-piece black reflective porcelain liners Optional On/Off remote control and blower available for all models Limited Lifetime Warranty

Nestled amid the mountain ridges of Colorado, the Gold Run Circle residence stands apart from other mountain homes due to its unique material palette including weathered steel panels fabricated by MetalTech-USA. Installed by Pinnacle Mountain Homes of Breckenridge, Colorado, the majority of the home’s façade was clad with beetle kill spruce paired with weathered steel panels to achieve a modern, yet rustic look that both the designer and homeowner desired. The 5,800 square foot residence contains 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in 4,050 square feet of living space. Bill Aldridge, owner of Aldridge Design Services, was tasked as the lead designer for the residence. In terms of the façade, Aldridge was to provide a design that allowed the home to blend in with nearby mountain residences while also portraying unique qualities. This was accomplished through the building form and use of materials. The weathering steel was chosen not only for the intrinsic beauty provided in all seasons but also its durability in extreme climates. “I knew [the metal panels] could protect against the harsh climate that is the Colorado Mountains, without any need for maintenance or refinishing and the patina it’s receiving from the climate is only increasing its beauty,” says Aldridge. Gold Run residence is clad in 900 square feet of MetalTech-USA’s 22 Gauge Weathering Steel Flatlock Panels. The 18”x24” Rectangular Flatlocks form a grid like pattern covering the facade of the office and along the base of the home. “After researching many different options for the weathering steel façade on this project, we selected the Flatlock Tile from MetalTech-USA,” says Brian Broomall, Project Manager of Pinnacle Mountain Homes. “The concealed fastening system and custom sizing made for a façade that was easy to install and looks great.” The unique feature of Gold Run Circle is the home office that extends from the house. With the grid of flatlock panels being offset by random sized and placed windows, Gold Run Circle transitions from a mountain home to a rustic contemporary getaway unlike no other. “I honestly think metal can add such a unique feel and color to any project, and compliment any other material, with a uniqueness that can’t be matched,” says Aldridge. “In this project, the office could never have been pulled off with any other material.”

Nestled amid the mountain ridges of Colorado, the Gold Run Circle residence stands apart from other mountain homes due to its unique material palette including weathered steel panels fabricated by MetalTech-USA. Installed by Pinnacle Mountain Homes of Breckenridge, Colorado, the majority of the home’s façade was clad with beetle kill spruce paired with weathered steel panels to achieve a modern, yet rustic look that both the designer and homeowner desired. The 5,800 square foot residence contains 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in 4,050 square feet of living space. Bill Aldridge, owner of Aldridge Design Services, was tasked as the lead designer for the residence. In terms of the façade, Aldridge was to provide a design that allowed the home to blend in with nearby mountain residences while also portraying unique qualities. This was accomplished through the building form and use of materials. The weathering steel was chosen not only for the intrinsic beauty provided in all seasons but also its durability in extreme climates. “I knew [the metal panels] could protect against the harsh climate that is the Colorado Mountains, without any need for maintenance or refinishing and the patina it’s receiving from the climate is only increasing its beauty,” says Aldridge. Gold Run residence is clad in 900 square feet of MetalTech-USA’s 22 Gauge Weathering Steel Flatlock Panels. The 18”x24” Rectangular Flatlocks form a grid like pattern covering the facade of the office and along the base of the home. “After researching many different options for the weathering steel façade on this project, we selected the Flatlock Tile from MetalTech-USA,” says Brian Broomall, Project Manager of Pinnacle Mountain Homes. “The concealed fastening system and custom sizing made for a façade that was easy to install and looks great.” The unique feature of Gold Run Circle is the home office that extends from the house. With the grid of flatlock panels being offset by random sized and placed windows, Gold Run Circle transitions from a mountain home to a rustic contemporary getaway unlike no other. “I honestly think metal can add such a unique feel and color to any project, and compliment any other material, with a uniqueness that can’t be matched,” says Aldridge. “In this project, the office could never have been pulled off with any other material.”

Nestled amid the mountain ridges of Colorado, the Gold Run Circle residence stands apart from other mountain homes due to its unique material palette including weathered steel panels fabricated by MetalTech-USA. Installed by Pinnacle Mountain Homes of Breckenridge, Colorado, the majority of the home’s façade was clad with beetle kill spruce paired with weathered steel panels to achieve a modern, yet rustic look that both the designer and homeowner desired. The 5,800 square foot residence contains 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in 4,050 square feet of living space. Bill Aldridge, owner of Aldridge Design Services, was tasked as the lead designer for the residence. In terms of the façade, Aldridge was to provide a design that allowed the home to blend in with nearby mountain residences while also portraying unique qualities. This was accomplished through the building form and use of materials. The weathering steel was chosen not only for the intrinsic beauty provided in all seasons but also its durability in extreme climates. “I knew [the metal panels] could protect against the harsh climate that is the Colorado Mountains, without any need for maintenance or refinishing and the patina it’s receiving from the climate is only increasing its beauty,” says Aldridge. Gold Run residence is clad in 900 square feet of MetalTech-USA’s 22 Gauge Weathering Steel Flatlock Panels. The 18”x24” Rectangular Flatlocks form a grid like pattern covering the facade of the office and along the base of the home. “After researching many different options for the weathering steel façade on this project, we selected the Flatlock Tile from MetalTech-USA,” says Brian Broomall, Project Manager of Pinnacle Mountain Homes. “The concealed fastening system and custom sizing made for a façade that was easy to install and looks great.” The unique feature of Gold Run Circle is the home office that extends from the house. With the grid of flatlock panels being offset by random sized and placed windows, Gold Run Circle transitions from a mountain home to a rustic contemporary getaway unlike no other. “I honestly think metal can add such a unique feel and color to any project, and compliment any other material, with a uniqueness that can’t be matched,” says Aldridge. “In this project, the office could never have been pulled off with any other material.”

Easton, Maryland Traditional Kitchen Design by #JenniferGilmer with a lake view http://gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by Bob Narod

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

**Project Description** This project features a complete **ACP aluminum composite panel installation** on a multi-family residential building in **Philadelphia, PA**. The exterior façade was upgraded with a modern combination of gray aluminum composite panels, wood-look architectural panels, black window trim, and a brick base, creating a clean, contemporary, high-end exterior finish. Before installation, the façade design was professionally drawn and planned in a design program. This allowed the client and installation team to review the panel layout, color placement, wood-look accent sections, window alignment, and overall exterior design before the work was completed on site. This design-first approach helped create a more precise installation with clean lines, balanced proportions, and accurate panel placement. The scope of work included exterior preparation, ACP panel layout planning, aluminum composite panel installation, exterior trim detailing, and careful finishing around windows, doors, corners, and façade transitions. The gray ACP panels give the building a sleek modern look, while the wood-look panels add warmth, contrast, and architectural detail. **Aluminum composite panels** are a strong option for multi-family buildings, commercial properties, investment properties, apartment buildings, and modern exterior renovations. They provide a durable, weather-resistant, low-maintenance exterior cladding system while giving the building a professional architectural appearance. This Philadelphia façade renovation is a strong example of how professional ACP panel installation and thoughtful exterior design can transform an older building into a modern, attractive, and valuable property. We provide ACP panel installation, aluminum composite panel siding, exterior cladding, modern façade renovation, and siding installation services in Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Norristown, Plymouth Meeting, King of Prussia, Conshohocken, Blue Bell, and surrounding Pennsylvania areas.

Project Type : Residential Location : Ethul Kotte Land Area :3267 sqft ( 12 p ) Architects : Archt. Sameera Dharmasena (menakaimai design studio) : Archt. Menaka Karunarathna (menakaimai design studio) Structural Engineering : Eng Sajeewa Edirrisingha Write-up : Archt. Navoda Rthnayaka Photographs : Amila Rathnayaka (Amila Rathnayaka photography) Just as the eyes are the windows to a person’s soul, a house is a window to its architect’s aspirations. The residence for Mr. Alex and family at Ethul Kotte is a perfect example for this, which is an open book with multiple layers. From the entrance to the rooftop, each space creates a specific impression and reveals a little more about the users, as it has been perfectly captured by the architect. The house is located at the further end of a narrow drive-way, almost hidden from view with its dark façade and greenery, and sits in a compact lot that opens to a marsh at its rear end. With its cladded wall of cement blocks with a unique imprint and the line of bamboo covering the length of the front wall, the boundaries are defined effortlessly while drawing focus to the main entrance. Earthy feeling created at this point heavily dwells on the solidity of the materials and the muted color palette, which is juxtaposed by the lightness of the timber gate, perforated external façade and screen of vines flowing down from the rooftop. Upon entering, the ambiance of the house changes from its somber guarded exterior to a bright and spacious interior that completely opens to its surroundings. The floating staircase that climbs along the dark titanium wall and the adjoining courtyard run through the full height of the building, merging the solids and the voids at all levels. Spatial organization in the house is predominantly in three layers and each section of a floor has a clear demarcation between the public and private spaces. Spaciousness is achieved through the simplicity of the spaces, minimalistic furniture and muted tones that are complemented by the complete openness created by the glass facades covering the full height of the spaces. Another noticeable feature is the landscaping where thick low hedges are broken by thin trees to mimic a rampart that characterizes the intermediate space between the interior and boundary of the site, which is demarcated by the alternating solids and voids of the boundary fence. The ground level creates a warm, welcoming ambiance that is ideal for entertaining guests. From the lines of textures and materials used, to heights and orientations of furniture, each element complements each other to add volume and composure to the space. A peculiar feature is a subtle inspiration from Japanese architecture that is visible in the sharp lines and several decorative features, which enhance the ambiance with splashes of vibrancy created by the simple, yet colorful elements. While the open living-dining space is a subtle fusion between a modern western living space and the Sri Lankan lifestyle that welcomes nature and social interactions, privacy of adjoining spaces such as the kitchen and bedroom is ensured by isolation made pleasant by their private courtyards. Gradually gracing a visitor at the extended landing of the first floor is the calming sight of the full height cross formed by light filtering through crafted gaps on the wall which becomes a feature and an open shrine. This , seamless flows to the rest of the floor with its vibrant, spacious family living room and TV lobby a that connects all these well as the custom-designed bedrooms The ambiance of each room voices the unique needs and tastes of its user, while the private balcony screened from the outside by a perforated aluminum façade and a screen of vines, creates an intimate niche. A significant feature is the glazed walls of the master bedroom, which are only screened by thick canvas shades that open to a mesmerizing sunset and a view of the marsh. This makes one question the concepts of privacy traditionally Sri Lankans, whereas the user appears to be embracing the vulnerability in openness and enjoying the soothing beauty in nature through the same. The second floor is mostly the rooftop garden and bar, which is a multi-functional space ideal for a small gathering. The curtain of creepers covering the full height glass façade separating the bar and open terrace creates a significant change in ambiance by defining the cozy, timber interior of the bar, against the outdoor-, where the monotonous greenery is only broken by a splash of red from the punctured cover of a service staircase running to the upper rooftop level. The uniqueness is in how each space caters for contrast in transition between ambiances spanning from an intimate, mystic bar area ideal for isolation, to a lively social space creates a unique mood compared to the rest of the house. The rooftop thus completes the transition of spaces from open and interactive interior to a mind-palace and a garden that inspires the soul. “I think that my job is to observe people and the world, and not to judge them; I always hope To position myself away from so-called conclusions; I would like to leave everything wide open To all the possibilities in the world.” -Haruki Murakami- Layering is a key feature in this design, which is evident in how the façade filters inwards from the curtain of greenery, permeable panel and the external wall, as well as the spatial structure of the interior. The linear form of the building, where the living spaces completely open-out through the glazed facades at the rear end of each floor merges these family-spaces with the neighborhood, which avoids complete isolation of the family. Thus, the design is inspired by the need for a sense of freedom in the residents, while allowing the house to become a place for escape when desired.

Architects: SoNo Arhitekti www.sono.si www.facebook.com/SonoArhitekti Location: Slovenia Architects in Charge: Edvard Blažko, Marko Volk, Nina Tešanović, Samo Radinja Area: 230 sqm Year: 2015 Photographs: Aljoša Videtič This family home is an example of a modern design filled with natural light and building blocks comprised of sustainable material – in this case wood, one of the if not the most strategic material of Slovenia . It's definitely not a typical prefabricated house out of catalogue as we tried to develop a residence that meets the needs of modern users while having functional floor plans and contemporary elegant exterior all appropriately settled into its landscape. Main concept presents three volumes that are placed in a triangular composition partially overlayed with a rectangular form of the upper floor. While the dynamic shape of the groundfloor is covered with a flat roof, the 1st floor is completed with a gable –like roof, echoing the traditional architecture of the house's surroundings. While we enter into an open spacious and dynamically shaped groundfloor we discover a pleasant intimate ambience. The living room and dining area offer a lot of natural light through the large glazed window surfaces. A prominent staircase leads us to the upper sleeping area that consists of the main bedroom with its own dressing room and a bathroom and children's rooms with a smaller bathroom. Despite groundfloor's dynamic shape, its façade is monochrome - predominately a clean white surface in combination with bigger windows. On the contrary the simple form of the upper floor has a boldly designed façade - a combination of dark colour shades and natural larch wood’s textures. Wood is the basic structural element and at the same time complements the facades, window frames, while also dominating the interiors.

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