Curvaceous geometry shapes this super insulated modern earth-contact home-office set within the desert xeriscape landscape on the outskirts of Phoenix Arizona, USA. This detached Desert Office or Guest House is actually set below the xeriscape desert garden by 30", creating eye level garden views when seated at your desk. Hidden below, completely underground and naturally cooled by the masonry walls in full earth contact, sits a six car garage and storage space. There is a spiral stair connecting the two levels creating the sensation of climbing up and out through the landscaping as you rise up the spiral, passing by the curved glass windows set right at ground level. This property falls withing the City Of Scottsdale Natural Area Open Space (NAOS) area so special attention was required for this sensitive desert land project.

This project adapted a house on the outskirts of a Northern New Mexico village to the needs and desires of a photographer / artist couple and their three young children. In the first of two phases designed by the late Mel Hamilton and developed and executed by Conrad Skinner the living room, dining room and kitchen received new plaster, shelving, stone floors and “bancos”. The second phase by Conrad Skinner modified the master suite to include new closets and a bathroom with slate floors, a soaking tub plastered golden ochre matching the walls, built-in ash benches and a corner ash vanity with volcanic stone top. Photo credit: Nick Merrick / Hedrich Blessing

We created a modern twist on the rustic Northern New Mexico Style for this home. Located on the outskirts of Santa Fe, there are beautiful archways and architectural details with views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Beauty is rounded out with function, including a great outdoor space for entertaining and a custom home theater with surround sound. Great audio enhancements are included throughout the entire home.

This project was undertaken as a Project Manager to modernize and expand the amount of income possibilities of this previously run down duplex. The kitchens, and bathrooms were completely torn out and restructed to modern standards and trends. The units were individualized with their own touches i.e. Modern and Distinct fireplaces in each units to be the focal center point. Additional touched such as elegant chandeliers, modern recessed lighting, glass exotic backsplash, and brass distinct hardware throughout made these units appealing to sindle professionals looking for modern eclectic rentals in the desirable outskirts of Downtown Glendale.

We created a modern twist on the rustic Northern New Mexico Style for this home. Located on the outskirts of Santa Fe, there are beautiful archways and architectural details with views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Beauty is rounded out with function, including a great outdoor space for entertaining and a custom home theater with surround sound. Great audio enhancements are included throughout the entire home.

On the outskirts of downtown lies this contemporary masterpiece. Complete with a 8 x 50 mirror like lap pool, and a custom stainless steel hot tub, this ultra private estate provides the homeowners with every amenity possible to enjoy outdoor living at its best. Photo credit: Jamen Rhodes

A whole rancher renovation in the outskirts of Vancouver. Square footage added, contemporary feel, 10ft ceilings in new kitchen greatroom
Patio container garden - large contemporary backyard concrete patio container garden idea in Vancouver with a roof extension

Situated on a desert dune, commanding views in all directions on the outskirts of Dubai, this private retreat offers many luxuries and hidden surprises in a posh resort setting. A long palm lined drive sweeps up through xeriscaped desert gardens to gently reveal the multi-layered, sculptural sandstone facade and graceful colonnade of symmetric arches framing the main entry, welcoming the visitor into the marbled halls of this luxurious Desert Retreat.

Hidden away amidst the wilderness in the outskirts of the central province of Sri Lanka, is a modern take of a lightweight timber Eco-Cottage consisting of 2 living levels. The cottage takes up a mere footprint of 500 square feet of land, and the structure is raised above ground level and held by stilts, reducing the disturbance to the fauna and flora. The entrance to the cottage is across a suspended timber bridge hanging over the ground cover. The timber planks are spaced apart to give a delicate view of the green living belt below. Even though an H-iron framework is used for the formation of the shell, it is finished with earthy toned materials such as timber flooring, timber cladded ceiling and trellis, feature rock walls and a hay-thatched roof. The bedroom and the open washroom is placed on the ground level closer to the natural ground cover filled with delicate living things to make the sleeper or the user of the space feel more in one with nature, and the use of sheer glass around the bedroom further enhances the experience of living outdoors with the luxuries of indoor living. The living and dining spaces are on the upper deck level. The steep set roof hangs over the spaces giving ample shelter underneath. The living room and dining spaces are fully open to nature with a minimal handrail to determine the usable space from the outdoors. The cottage is lit up by the use of floor lanterns made up of pale cloth, again maintaining the minimal disturbance to the surroundings.

Located in Buloba on the outskirts of Uganda's capital city - Kampala overlooking Buloba Town, this elegant country home was designed with comfort & serenity in mind. Spanning a gross acreage of about half an acre, the house boasts more than adequate bedroom space, children's play area, marble & tile floors, wide-open Y stairs, a family cinema hall, a swimming pool, a pool house, and other artistic features. The exterior was meticulously rendered in Cinema 4D to pull off this unique contemporary design.

This project came into existence in a way that we were approached by one of our customers. She wanted us to cover the pathway along the lawn in such a way that it beautifies the outskirts of the lawn without hiding away the greenery of it. So we presented her with an idea of manufacturing and placing of abstract frames along the pathway. These frames were made out of pure meranti wood to not only fight hot and humid conditions but also the water while watering the lawn. She wanted the frames to match the color of her vase that was placed near her entrance door. "GREY" being the theme of our project, we topped these frames with heat resistent grey paint to maximize the life span of these frames fighting the fierce heat for longer time.

A whole rancher renovation in the outskirts of Vancouver. Square footage added, contemporary feel, 10ft ceilings in new kitchen greatroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile drop-in bathtub remodel in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

This unique opportunity to design a new home in Millport was one which JAM Architects relished. The location of the site on a hill on the outskirts of the village presented an opportunity to design a new two bedroom home taking advantage of the views of the ocean. The unusual floorplan design with a ‘kink’ at the centre point of the building is as a result of this with the front of the home orientated to address the street and the rear half positioned to ensure the best views from the corner window in the livingroom and the master bedroom window. As a result of a recent accident our client for this project was unfortunately left with some mobility issues and our brief was therefore to design a two bedroom home with all the primary accomodation on the ground floor, with a studio space, guest bedroom and guest shower room on the first floor. The ground floor consists of a open plan kitchen, dining and living room with direct access to a generous outside patio area. In addition to this living space there is also a utility room, w.c, master bedroom and ensuite bathroom. On the first floor our client was also keen to take advantage of the sea views from this elevated position and a sheletered balcony area has been incorporated adjacent to the studio space.

The owner of this private residence on the outskirts of the Belgian town of Grimbergen, who fell in love with the beauty of this miniature ruin, asked the architect to retain the existing walls and build a metal structure behind the brick.

Situated on a desert dune, commanding views in all directions on the outskirts of Dubai, this private retreat offers many luxuries and hidden surprises in a posh resort setting. A long palm lined drive sweeps up through xeriscaped desert gardens to gently reveal the multi-layered, sculptural sandstone facade and graceful colonnade of symmetric arches framing the main entry, welcoming the visitor into the marbled halls of this luxurious Desert Retreat.

Originally a class Q barn conversion project on the outskirts of Exmoor National Park, planning was achieved for a new build dwelling using the class Q approval as a 'fallback' position. The proposals included a number of sustainable measures including a fabric first approach to building envelope, solar PV, ground source heat pump, SUDs principles rain water disposal and energy efficient heating and lighting systems. The design reflects and upholds the inherently agricultural and rural character of the existing barn and its setting. The proposals will lead to a significant improvement to the appearance of the existing building and the site and its wider context.

A whole rancher renovation in the outskirts of Vancouver. Square footage added, contemporary feel, 10ft ceilings in new kitchen greatroom
Large trendy l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, multicolored backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

This traditional style two-story family home is situated on the quiet outskirts of Southampton. A minimalist white contemporary kitchen with oversize white subway tiles and marble countertops allows the black walnut floors to pop. The contemporary eat-in kitchen table and antique family-heirloom chairs brings a modern feel to the space. The master suite is complete with marble-look tile flooring and industrial-style pendant lights. Upstairs is the guest bath which features a beautiful floating vanity. On the main floor the Living room features a black floor to ceiling continental gas fireplace. The overall contemporary feel of the space brings new life to this mid-century home.

M-S Pro Architects announce the completion of an indoor swimming pool in a state-of-the-art, single storey family home set in a picturesque location on the outskirts of Bratislava - one of Europe’s youngest capital cities. Kebony, a beautiful wood recommended by leading architects, was chosen to craft the ceiling of the swimming pool, which is designed to emulate rippling waves as well as for the terrace deck and structural beams. Sustainability and a desire to recreate the close proximity often seen between wood and water in the natural environment were primary focuses in the design of this project. This led a requirement for a low maintenance wood, compatible humidity and with advanced durability, for the swimming pool ceiling. In addition, a high level of precision when cutting the wood was required in order to achieve the desired appearance of waves. Supplied by Leading Market, Kebony was carefully selected for the pool ceiling, which consists of 490 lamellae of timber, due to its versatility, durability and environmental credentials. Kebony was also installed throughout the exterior of this property, both for the spacious outdoor terrace and the exterior and interior beams. One of the reasons to choose Kebony was the unified look of wood in all these different applications. Developed in Norway, the patented Kebony technology uses an environmentally friendly process, which permanently enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid derived from agricultural crop waste. By polymerising the wood’s cell wall with furfuryl alcohol, the wood gains greatly improved durability and dimensional stability, giving it characteristics similar to those of tropical hardwood. In creating a wood with comparable properties to tropical hardwood that can be grown in a FSC certified, sustainably managed forest, the demand for tropical woods is reduced, allowing timber to once again be an important part of sustainable construction. Tomáš Hubinský, Lead Architect at M-S Pro, commented: “From conception through to completion, the creation of this ceiling has been a real feat. Despite the challenges faced by such an intricate design, Kebony was the perfect material to convey our desired effect of waves rippling along the ceiling. We will continue to incorporate Kebony into our interior and exterior designs, with wood fast becoming the first choice material for all architects.” Mette Valen, Sales Manager Norway at Kebony, explained: “The distinctive nature of this design cleverly portrays the capability of Kebony, demonstrating both the aesthetic and performance qualities of the product. We would be honoured to work with M-S Pro in the future and look forward to seeing how they utilise Kebony in their future projects.”