The Council Crest Residence is a renovation and addition to an early 1950s house built for inventor Karl Kurz, whose work included stereoscopic cameras and projectors. Designed by prominent local architect Roscoe Hemenway, the house was built with a traditional ranch exterior and a mid-century modern interior. It became known as “The View-Master House,” alluding to both the inventions of its owner and the dramatic view through the glass entry. Approached from a small neighborhood park, the home was re-clad maintaining its welcoming scale, with privacy obtained through thoughtful placement of translucent glass, clerestory windows, and a stone screen wall. The original entry was maintained as a glass aperture, a threshold between the quiet residential neighborhood and the dramatic view over the city of Portland and landscape beyond. At the south terrace, an outdoor fireplace is integrated into the stone wall providing a comfortable space for the family and their guests. Within the existing footprint, the main floor living spaces were completely remodeled. Raised ceilings and new windows create open, light filled spaces. An upper floor was added within the original profile creating a master suite, study, and south facing deck. Space flows freely around a central core while continuous clerestory windows reinforce the sense of openness and expansion as the roof and wall planes extend to the exterior. Images By: Jeremy Bitterman, Photoraphy Portland OR

The addition of the Full Moon Japanese Maple brings a pop of color to the evergreen border.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Boston.

Builder: Harrison Custom Homes.

Buddha in the garden
Inspiration for an eclectic landscaping in New York.

Blue Urban Abstract Wall Art has an undeniably modern hip flow. A futuristic digital painting, created with the technique of long exposure photography captures the motion of light as brushstrokes. A blend of blue green colors provides a soothing and calm expression. The lines are curvy and rhythmic adding to the smooth style. The overall style is reminiscent of graffiti, pushing the boundaries of new media art to the future. The work is mounted under a stunning plexiglass which provides a sleek finish and ultra modern feel.

Large beach style white three-story mixed siding gable roof photo with a shingle roof

Photo of a small modern courtyard landscaping in Orange County.

Mary Frances Berg
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Jacksonville.

Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Orange County.

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Modern two-story concrete flat roof idea in Phoenix with a metal roof

4x8 Antik Brick with Over Grout to age even more
Large traditional exterior home idea in Los Angeles

This is an example of a large mediterranean backyard stone formal garden in Los Angeles.

An historic estate in the Hamptons, this project called for style-appropriate long-lasting hardware. The arched gates were outfitted with solid bronze gate latches, hinges, and cane bolts. Gates were hung with 4” Solid Bronze Heavy Duty Button Tip Hinges. Solid Bronze 20” Cane Bolts hold the fixed gate in place. The gates had relatively narrow stiles (vertical members) and so the box latch was used. The box latch has a shorter latching arm, which means it can be used on gates with narrow stiles. On the other side is a 5” plate with octagonal handle. NB: These site photos were taken from an active construction site in the midst of winter. Gates and hardware show rain and dirt.

Taking the original carriage house and removing the existing shallow pitched roof and creating a new correct style roof for that period. New building materials were selected to match existing structures on the site keeping in character with them Robyn Lambo - Lambo Photography

Johnson Tuscany 9/16 x 4.5" - 6" - 7.5" Mixed Widths in Florence
Family room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace