PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

Large elegant white three-story wood gable roof photo in New York

Exterior paint and driveway.
Inspiration for a large 1960s beige one-story gable roof remodel in Miami

Photo by Tre Dunham
Mid-sized trendy outdoor kitchen porch photo in Austin with a roof extension

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

Mid-sized mid-century modern one-story exterior home idea in DC Metro

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray two-story wood gable roof remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

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.

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

Benjamin Benschneider A Seattle family was expecting their third child and hoping to find space for an additional bedroom within their existing one-story home. A small second floor addition was considered but the cost and disruption to the family living space presented serious drawbacks. A new detached garage and DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit), to be located in the backyard, was proposed to free up the existing basement garage for the new bedroom. The new building is modest and simple, designed with a scale and character to complement the existing house and neighborhood.

Shelly Harrison
Garage - traditional attached garage idea in Boston

PHOTOGRAPHY Scott Espie Adding a second storey to their existing home proved a family friendly alternative to buying a bigger home in Auckland’s overheated property market.

2.5 storey 4 BHK 1 maids Room 2200 sq Ft
Minimalist two-story house exterior photo

Rustic Summer Cottage on Lake Champlain. Simple materials used in a creative and elegant way make for interesting spaces in this 3-season retreat. Photos by Susan Teare

Example of a mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room design in New York with beige walls and no fireplace