Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover

Screen porch with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace to extend the use of space during those colder months.
Mountain style sunroom photo in Minneapolis with a standard ceiling

Inspiration for a contemporary partial sun stone water fountain landscape in Singapore.

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Example of a trendy open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in London with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Oliver Irwin Photography www.oliveriphoto.com Park Lane Residence is a single family house designed in a unique, northwest modern style. The goal of the project is to create a space that allows the family to entertain their guests in a welcoming one-of-a-kind environment. Uptic Studios took into consideration the relation between the exterior and interior spaces creating a smooth transition with an open concept design and celebrating the natural environment. The Clean geometry and contrast in materials creates an integrative design that is both artistic, functional and in harmony with its surroundings. Uptic Studios provided the privacy needed, while also opening the space to the surrounding environment with large floor to ceiling windows. The large overhangs and trellises reduce solar exposure in the summer, while provides protection from the elements and letting in daylight in the winter. The crisp hardwood, metal and stone blends the exterior with the beautiful surrounding nature.

This is an example of a traditional stone garden path in New York.

Transitional bathroom photo in Denver

Grey Crawford
Trendy dark wood floor family room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a bar and a wall-mounted tv

Photo Cred: Seth Hannula
Example of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, paneled appliances and no island

The Clients contacted Cecil Baker + Partners to reconfigure and remodel the top floor of a prominent Philadelphia high-rise into an urban pied-a-terre. The forty-five story apartment building, overlooking Washington Square Park and its surrounding neighborhoods, provided a modern shell for this truly contemporary renovation. Originally configured as three penthouse units, the 8,700 sf interior, as well as 2,500 square feet of terrace space, was to become a single residence with sweeping views of the city in all directions. The Client’s mission was to create a city home for collecting and displaying contemporary glass crafts. Their stated desire was to cast an urban home that was, in itself, a gallery. While they enjoy a very vital family life, this home was targeted to their urban activities - entertainment being a central element. The living areas are designed to be open and to flow into each other, with pockets of secondary functions. At large social events, guests feel free to access all areas of the penthouse, including the master bedroom suite. A main gallery was created in order to house unique, travelling art shows. Stemming from their desire to entertain, the penthouse was built around the need for elaborate food preparation. Cooking would be visible from several entertainment areas with a “show” kitchen, provided for their renowned chef. Secondary preparation and cleaning facilities were tucked away. The architects crafted a distinctive residence that is framed around the gallery experience, while also incorporating softer residential moments. Cecil Baker + Partners embraced every element of the new penthouse design beyond those normally associated with an architect’s sphere, from all material selections, furniture selections, furniture design, and art placement. Barry Halkin and Todd Mason Photography

Entry to 5000 Grosvenor, displaying custom wood doors and exterior trim/millwork by Arch Mill.
Ornate front door photo in New York with a dark wood front door

Mid-sized elegant backyard tile patio photo in New York with no cover and a fire pit

Large minimalist white two-story glass flat roof photo in San Francisco

Detail of front door. Jeff Wolfram, photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse front door remodel in DC Metro with a red front door

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Photo of a small contemporary full sun and desert courtyard stone landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Photographer: Steve Kleineman Builder: John Kraemer & Sons
Example of a large arts and crafts two-story stone exterior home design in Minneapolis with a hip roof

Inspiration for a transitional powder room remodel in Minneapolis

A tech-savvy family looks to Cantoni designer George Saba and architect Keith Messick to engineer the ultimate modern marvel in Houston’s Bunker Hill neighborhood. Photos By: Michael Hunter & Taggart Sorensen