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Chr DAUER Architects
The kitchen addition connects with the rear green space and floods the room with natural light through large horizontally banded, counter height windows. Formaldehyde-free painted cabinetry with countertops made of resin coated recycled paper are easily maintained and environmentally sound.
Photographer: Bruce Damonte
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Designed and constructed by Los Angeles architect, John Southern and his firm Urban Operations, the Slice and Fold House is a contemporary hillside home in the cosmopolitan neighborhood of Highland Park. Nestling into its steep hillside site, the house steps gracefully up the sloping topography, and provides outdoor space for every room without additional sitework. The first floor is conceived as an open plan, and features strategically located light-wells that flood the home with sunlight from above. On the second floor, each bedroom has access to outdoor space, decks and an at-grade patio, which opens onto a landscaped backyard. The home also features a roof deck inspired by Le Corbusier’s early villas, and where one can see Griffith Park and the San Gabriel Mountains in the distance.
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Images by Eric Staudenmaier unless otherwise noted.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary white two-story metal exterior home remodel in Los Angeles
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary white two-story metal exterior home remodel in Los Angeles
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Ryan Street Architects
Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor entryway remodel in Austin with white walls and a glass front door
Inspiration for a mediterranean dark wood floor entryway remodel in Austin with white walls and a glass front door
Narofsky Architecture + ways2design
Large contemporary gray one-story stone flat roof idea in New York
Elliott Architects
Two distinct and seemingly disparate ideas are reflected in this house: the memory of a 19th century Cape Cod residence that stood on the site for over 100 years and the desire for a new, minimalist spatial expression.
Photos by Wayne Fuji'i, c 2009
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This custom hillside home takes advantage of the terrain in order to provide sweeping views of the local Silver Lake neighborhood. A stepped sectional design provides balconies and outdoor space at every level.
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Photo by Eric Staudenmaier
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, laminate countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, laminate countertops, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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Nico Marquez, Photekt.
Inspiration for a modern gray tile bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets
Inspiration for a modern gray tile bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets
VAULT®
In the Tuscany region of central Italy, a region made famous around the world for its history, landscapes, traditions, artistic legacy and fine wine, perhaps nothing is more universally recognized than the old world villa’s that are nestled into the rolling countryside. Standing at approximately 10,500 square feet, this custom residence has all of the elegance, style and craftsmanship of those old world homes, but with all of the modern amenities of a new modern luxury home. This stunning residence was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as the best custom built home in the country in 2010, a testament to the skillful designers and craftsmen who brought the homeowners vision into reality.
When Chad Haas, Founder of VAULT (www.vaultgarage.com), a company that prides itself in furnishing some of the most beautiful garages in the world, was brought into the project, the home and garage had already been built. The accolades of the gorgeous villa already awarded. But the homeowner felt that the exterior and interior of the garage lacked architectural harmony with the rest of the home and so he flew Mr. Haas out to visit the space directly so that he could assist hands-on with re-designing a new look and to add furnishings to accessories the space.
“When I first approached the villa from the street, I knew that I’d have my work cut out for me. Everything looked so perfect exactly the way it was designed and built. I questioned myself ‘how was I going to improve upon perfection?’, since remarkable attention was paid to even the smallest of details in the home” asked Haas.
The client’s goal was to engage Haas to design and furnish a garage where he could relax, separate from the home, enjoy his growing car collection and entertain family and friends.
After spending a short weekend together with the home owner to gather his ideas, Haas returned back to his Beaverton, Oregon-based company with a clearer vision: create the ultimate gentlemen’s retreat through the look of a turn-of-a-century Tuscan ‘car barn’.
Absolutely nothing in the garage was overlooked – and it shows. Every design element in the garage for color, texture and material was meticulously thought out to elicit just the right feeling and emotion in everyone that enters what may be one of the most beautifully elegant garages in America, a space commonly overlooked in the construction of homes today.
A main focal point of the exterior of garage is the beautiful view from the courtyard, where all three carriage doors can be seen. While the existing wood doors looked acceptable, it was agreed that something more befitting of the quality and beauty of the home were appropriate. Haas designed luxurious castle-style doors handcrafted from solid Mahogany and bathed in a rich dark brown stain that was complemented by hand-wrought iron grills, clavos and door pull hardware. The double-wide door, in particular, is truly remarkable in both its elegance, as well as its one-of-a-kind operation. “The client was concerned in this area of having mounting hardware and a motor on the ceiling. Because the cars in this area do not get brought out on a regular (daily) basis, the doors open manually by hand and operate accordion style on a track”. The homes main overhead garage doors feature jack-shaft operation which removes the clutter of a motor on the garage ceiling, but offers the convenience of powered operation. These extraordinary, custom-made castle doors look just as beautiful on the inside as the out and their unparalleled design and craftsmanship take the exterior of the home to even greater heights than before.
On to the interior, a black and white epoxy coating was stripped and replaced with porcelain tiles that resembled Italian travertine stone. To give the car barn a rustic feeling and a presence that it was older, not modern, Haas worked on the development and concept directly with the home owner to collaborate with a local millwork company that designed and hand-finished substantial wood beams from distressed Doug Fir. All of the walls were hand-plastered by a local artist using straw that was harvested from the immediate area surrounding the home and incorporated into the plaster to give it a rustic antique quality.
Haas conceived and designed a bar area and cabinetry for a work area that pulled inspiration from old ice boxes of the 1920’s that utilized heavy nickel-plated hardware, again to give storage spaces a rustic appearance.
The warm glow from several custom porcelain neon signs, each one meticulously built entirely by hand by VAULT, are dispersed throughout the space and transform the entire room and bring it to life. The client had never previously owned a neon sign before and along with the carriage doors felt that these items have transformed the space more than any other feature. Several antique gas pumps, restored in the client’s favorite petro bran, and a few additional porcelain signs will eventually furnish the rest of the space to complement the clients amazing car collection.
In addition to the countless details that set this showcase garage apart, its ability to seamlessly blend with the rest of the home and the natural, rustic setting of the Colorado Rockies, yet house modern automobiles in a manner in which they feel well placed and belong, is also noteworthy.
GARAGE DESIGN & FURNISHINGS
To learn more about VAULT visit them at: http://www.vaultgarage.com/
And on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VaultGarage
PHOTOGRAPHY
All photographs were used with the permission of photographer John Vanderpool (john.vanderpool5@gmail.com)
You can visit John Vanderpool on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/JVanderpoolPhotography
ARCHITECTURE
Jerry Gloss, Principal, KGA Architects: http://www.kgarch.com/
HOMEBUILDER
Thomas Sattler Home: http://thomassattlerhomes.com/
VEHICLES
Here is an overview of the cars that were photographed in this article:
1. 2014 Ferrari 458 Italia
2. 2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport
3. 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997)
4. 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS
5. 2008 Porsche GT3 RS
6. 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo S (997)
7. 2014 Porsche Panamera GTS
8. 2013 Ford SVT Raptor (6.2L CrewCab)’
Overview of project reprinted with permission of DuPont Registry.
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Inspiration for a rustic bedroom remodel in Other with a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace
Urrutia Design
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Photography by Matt Sartain
Transitional enclosed living room photo in San Francisco with gray walls and a standard fireplace
Transitional enclosed living room photo in San Francisco with gray walls and a standard fireplace
David Heide Design Studio
Architecture & Interior Design: David Heide Design Studio -- Photos: Susan Gilmore
Inspiration for a craftsman medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink and slate backsplash
Inspiration for a craftsman medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island, granite countertops, a farmhouse sink and slate backsplash
Randall Mars Architects
Renovating an old Farm House, we stained the siding charcoal and opened the walls with great windows to the landscape.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary entryway remodel in DC Metro with a glass front door
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary entryway remodel in DC Metro with a glass front door
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Nico Marquez, Photekt.
Example of a minimalist home office design in Los Angeles with white walls
Example of a minimalist home office design in Los Angeles with white walls
IronStrike Stoves & Inserts
Stylish and sensible, the Montlake™ 230 fireplace insert from the Country Collection converts any fireplace to an efficient, clean-burning wood heater. Its elegant design features an expansive ceramic glass panel that offers unobstructed views of the fire and enhances the existing fireplace. Each EPA-certified insert comes equipped with IronStrike's innovative Thermal Fin Technology (TFT™), a cast iron heat exchanger system that maximizes heat output to quickly deliver warmth to your living space. And with features like the Montlake's precise one-touch control and smoke-reducing air booster, reliability, efficiency, and technology come together to ensure lasting comfort for your home.
Aesthetics
Unique, integral airwash system keeps the glass clean and clear for a wide-open view of the fire.
Tall opening provides and expansive view of the burning fire.
Precision-cut, heavy-gauge steel provides dependable, long-lasting operation.
Comfort
Innovative Thermal Fin Technology™ (TFT) creates 32% more surface area than a standard design resulting in more heat entering the room.
High-density firebrick retains heat, resulting in increased efficiency.
Optional 150-CFM variable-speed blower quickly moves heat from the stove into your room.
EPA-certified and Washington State-approved for clean and efficient operation.
Ease of Operation
One-touch control ensures easy operation and comfort.
Design Versatility
Decorative door trim in standard Black, Brushed Nickel or Nickel allows customization to your style.
Top warming surface with classic cast-iron or solid, heavy-gauge steel options allow for easy customization.
*Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Actual performance may vary depending upon home design and insulation, ceiling heights, climate, condition and type of wood used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.
GO LOGIC
The 1,500 sq. ft. GO Home offers two story living with a combined kitchen/living/dining space on the main level and three bedrooms with full bath on the upper level.
Amenities include covered entry porch, kitchen pantry, powder room, mud room and laundry closet.
LEED Platinum certification; 1st Passive House–certified home in Maine, 12th certified in U.S.; USGBC Residential Project of the Year Award 2011; EcoHome Magazine Design Merit Award, 2011; TreeHugger, Best Passive House of the Year Award 2012
photo by Trent Bell
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