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The client commissioned ARCA Unlimited to design their family home in Southdowns Estate. The design had to take advantage of the beautiful surrounds, whilst providing privacy from public spaces. Solid southern- and western street boundaries with perforated aluminium screens provide privacy while allowing filtered natural light into the house. A visual axis extends through the front door and entrance gallery and penetrates this privacy barrier. It links to a formal landscaped courtyard and the views beyond. A deck and seamless floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors create the threshold between inside and out. The concept of seamless transition is carried through to detailing: the simplest possible transition between different building materials is utilised. Living and bedroom spaces are orientated inward around the internal courtyard. Rhythmic progressing of proportions with honest expression of structure and materials help to orientate the user and make the architecture more intelligible. Photographs by Malan Kotze Photography

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Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.
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The Olympic View house is a two story home designed for a couple newly retired from careers in academia on the East Coast of the United States. The resultant building footprint reflects complex site constraints in a manner which ultimately accommodated the Owner’s goals for the house. The house is 2,700 sf and includes all main floor living for day to day functions for aging in place. The house is a contemporary expression of Northwest Regionalism accommodating serious weather conditions and aesthetic considerations for massing, light and presence. The house commands views of Port Orchard Narrows and the Olympic Mountain Range beyond through a membrane of glazing rather than conventional punched window openings. The glazing membrane in-turn allows the solid massing elements of the house to be expressed and meaningful. The strength of the center core of the building is emphasized by a framework of battered bases on each corner. The tops of the bases are held short of the roof plane by two feet allowing the roof to appear to float above the body of the house. The roof then acts as more of a canopy allowing light to penetrate the building at all times during the day and be a lantern for the streetscape at night.
Desisgned by BC&J Architecture.
photos: Martin Bydalek Photography

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

The owners of this property approached LB LounsBury Group to request information on an addition to their corner lot property and re-finishing of their existing home, which would accommodate their growing family. Upon conversations that determined budgets and schedules and the necessary permit approvals, LB LounsBury Group began construction. This involved the tearing down of the small existing rear addition to the original house. Finishes throughout the house were aged and outdated. Electrical and mechanical systems were in need of upgrades, basement apartment had low ceilings and limited light distribution.
LB LounsBury Group lowered, underpinned and added radiant heat to the basement floor, created a legal basement apartment with 7ft. + ceilings, built the new 1000 sq. ft. addition around the tree root, protecting the natural element existing in the property. By the use of a helical pile, we cantilevered the addition to allow for the desired size. We installed new electrical and mechanical systems, built new staircases and installed a 14 ft. x10 ft. feature window in the new addition to allow natural light to penetrate the home. A new roof was built and siding was added to the addition for a profession finish look. Upon completion of the project, we assisted our clients with their move back into the home. The property was then estimated to have 2700 sq. ft. not including a basement apartment, and was evaluated to have increased in value by 40%.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Holly Hill, a retirement home, whose owner's hobbies are gardening and restoration of classic cars, is nestled into the site contours to maximize views of the lake and minimize impact on the site.
Holly Hill is comprised of three wings joined by bridges: A wing facing a master garden to the east, another wing with workshop and a central activity, living, dining wing. Similar to a radiator the design increases the amount of exterior wall maximizing opportunities for natural ventilation during temperate months.
Other passive solar design features will include extensive eaves, sheltering porches and high-albedo roofs, as strategies for considerably reducing solar heat gain.
Daylighting with clerestories and solar tubes reduce daytime lighting requirements. Ground source geothermal heat pumps and superior to code insulation ensure minimal space conditioning costs. Corten steel siding and concrete foundation walls satisfy client requirements for low maintenance and durability. All light fixtures are LEDs.
Open and screened porches are strategically located to allow pleasant outdoor use at any time of day, particular season or, if necessary, insect challenge. Dramatic cantilevers allow the porches to project into the site’s beautiful mixed hardwood tree canopy without damaging root systems.
Guest arrive by vehicle with glimpses of the house and grounds through penetrations in the concrete wall enclosing the garden. One parked they are led through a garden composed of pavers, a fountain, benches, sculpture and plants. Views of the lake can be seen through and below the bridges.
Primary client goals were a sustainable low-maintenance house, primarily single floor living, orientation to views, natural light to interiors, maximization of individual privacy, creation of a formal outdoor space for gardening, incorporation of a full workshop for cars, generous indoor and outdoor social space for guests and parties.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

The client commissioned ARCA Unlimited to design their family home in Southdowns Estate. The design had to take advantage of the beautiful surrounds, whilst providing privacy from public spaces. Solid southern- and western street boundaries with perforated aluminium screens provide privacy while allowing filtered natural light into the house. A visual axis extends through the front door and entrance gallery and penetrates this privacy barrier. It links to a formal landscaped courtyard and the views beyond. A deck and seamless floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors create the threshold between inside and out. The concept of seamless transition is carried through to detailing: the simplest possible transition between different building materials is utilised. Living and bedroom spaces are orientated inward around the internal courtyard. Rhythmic progressing of proportions with honest expression of structure and materials help to orientate the user and make the architecture more intelligible. Photographs by Malan Kotze Photography

Black tumbled Pebbles Mesh-Mounted Mosaic is a Natural Stone Marble. This tile has random pieces of flat tumbled rock, mounted on a 11.42 in. x 11.42 in. mesh sheet for ease of installation. The iridescent black mosaic marble tile adds a touch of drama wherever applied, install in a wide variety of design schemes, including kitchens and bathrooms. Note: Inspect all tiles before installation. Natural stone products inherently lack uniformity and are subject to variation in color, shade, finish, etc. It is recommended to blend tiles from different boxes when installing. Natural stones may be characterized by dry seams and pits that are often filled. The filling can work its way out and it may be necessary to refill these voids as part of a normal maintenance procedure. All natural stone products should be sealed with a penetrating sealer.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

Rolling Shutters are the ultimate solution when you want to protect what’s behind your windows and doors. With Rolling Shutters, enjoy peace of mind knowing that your home has a sturdy layer of hurricane protection and storm protection.
Rolling shutters shield against wind-blown debris, sand blasting and water penetration. Strong, secure, and durable, Rolling Hurricane Shutters are proven to reduce energy and maintenance costs while making your home more comfortable to live in.
Rolling Shutters can be retrofitted to existing openings or built-in to almost any format of design.

From the rooftop deck level...
A centralized vertical circulation shaft containing skylights, wall glazing, and a 3 story custom perforated steel staircase allows filtered light to penetrate the center of the home and provides access to all levels. At the top of the stairway is a sunny and private roof top deck.
The custom perforated metal staircase allows light to flow through the stairwell - all the way from the rooftop deck level to the finished basement lounge. Staircase custom fabricated by Brian Creany of Flux Design here in Portland, OR. http://fluxcraft.com/
Photo by Erin Riddle of KLiK Concepts http://www.klikconcepts.com/
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