At Amber, we have cultivated a neoclassical style, matching elegance with careful execution. Our designs are inspired by period architecture books, but it is not enough that our homes just look the part. Since our niche has been refined over more than two decades, we have a strong network of vendor resources from which to obtain period construction materials whenever possible, such as recycled timbers, stone and flooring. We also have millwork capacity for making custom, vintage-look materials to smoothly complement period items. Most of our construction work is implemented from our own designs, but we can and have worked with outside architects. We also have strong relationships with talented landscape architects who can enhance home exteriors, crafting a look to suit particular environs.

At Amber, we have cultivated a neoclassical style, matching elegance with careful execution. Our designs are inspired by period architecture books, but it is not enough that our homes just look the part. Since our niche has been refined over more than two decades, we have a strong network of vendor resources from which to obtain period construction materials whenever possible, such as recycled timbers, stone and flooring. We also have millwork capacity for making custom, vintage-look materials to smoothly complement period items. Most of our construction work is implemented from our own designs, but we can and have worked with outside architects. We also have strong relationships with talented landscape architects who can enhance home exteriors, crafting a look to suit particular environs.

House designed for a steeply sloping site. While formal in design, this home, with a strong relationship to the swimming pool and outdoor, offers informal and formal spaces both inside and out. The traditional detailing is an example of a high order Georgian design. NSPJ Architects

The clients were inspired to renovate following exposure to Zen architecture while honeymooning in Japan. The architectural brief was to deliver a modern Australian home that serves as a private, meditative retreat that would also cater to a buzzing family as their relationship evolves; and transform into a welcoming and generous entertaining space. The home would need to maximise the potential of the sites orientation and create a strong connection to generous and versatile outdoor spaces including sheltered entertaining areas and spacious areas for planting and lawn. It was essential that elements of the existing residence be retained where possible to reduce waste, however disguised so that the final product was effectively a new home.

The traditional brick facade of this 1890’s South End row house screens a dramatic and daring renovation of the interior. An open riser staircase with glass landings ties five levels together and allows light to filter down and play against red Venetian plaster walls. Steel beams support four cantilevered balconies over the Japanese garden, forging a strong relationship with nature even in this urban setting. Landscape Architects: Zen Associates Photo by: Peter Vanderwarker Photography

This photo shows the relationship between the original historic home and the new family room addition. The owners did not want a typical family room immediately off the kitchen. With the addition to the side of the house, an outdoor patio/entertaining space is created. Photo: Marc Anthony Photography

The client sought an entryway that felt open, structured, and cohesive with the home's architectural language. To address this, the design emphasized clean sightlines, balanced proportions, and material contrast. A recessed niche frames the entry moment, while the alignment of the console and mirror establishes a strong axial relationship. Vertical elements, like the stair balusters and door glazing, reinforce rhythm and transparency, creating a spatial threshold that is both functional and architecturally grounded.

A magnificently placed home, The Lookout is configured to take advantage of panoramic views of the Elk Mountain Range and provide a pristine backdrop for the owner’s significant contemporary art collection. A strong central axis orients the flow of key interior spaces toward vistas and separates open public spaces from private living areas. A modern entry volume exposes the north side of the house to balance natural daylight for great art viewing. The cross axial relationship at the front door is perfectly aligned with a 10′-0″ wide glass pocket door that showcases the custom copper pool and mountain peaks beyond.

A magnificently placed home, The Lookout is configured to take advantage of panoramic views of the Elk Mountain Range and provide a pristine backdrop for the owner’s significant contemporary art collection. A strong central axis orients the flow of key interior spaces toward vistas and separates open public spaces from private living areas. A modern entry volume exposes the north side of the house to balance natural daylight for great art viewing. The cross axial relationship at the front door is perfectly aligned with a 10′-0″ wide glass pocket door that showcases the custom copper pool and mountain peaks beyond.

We are proud to say that this kitchen was featured in a Houzz Kitchen of the Week article! A stone wall was removed and the layout reworked to create more room for two people to cook at the same time in this new kitchen. The raised ceiling and creamy cabinets make things more open and a custom hood over the stone backsplash creates a strong focal point. The gorgeous island has a surround of reclaimed wood and also compliments the same wood also used on the raised ceiling. Photography by Alicia's Art, LLC RUDLOFF Custom Builders, is a residential construction company that connects with clients early in the design phase to ensure every detail of your project is captured just as you imagined. RUDLOFF Custom Builders will create the project of your dreams that is executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsman, while creating lifetime client relationships that are build on trust and integrity. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area including West Chester, Gladwynne, Malvern, Wayne, Haverford and more. As a 6 time Best of Houzz winner, we look forward to working with you on your next project.

A magnificently placed home, The Lookout is configured to take advantage of panoramic views of the Elk Mountain Range and provide a pristine backdrop for the owner’s significant contemporary art collection. A strong central axis orients the flow of key interior spaces toward vistas and separates open public spaces from private living areas. A modern entry volume exposes the north side of the house to balance natural daylight for great art viewing. The cross axial relationship at the front door is perfectly aligned with a 10′-0″ wide glass pocket door that showcases the custom copper pool and mountain peaks beyond.

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Living room - large contemporary open concept and formal concrete floor and gray floor living room idea in Austin with no fireplace, brown walls and no tv

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Example of a mid-sized trendy l-shaped concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

A magnificently placed home, The Lookout is configured to take advantage of panoramic views of the Elk Mountain Range and provide a pristine backdrop for the owner’s significant contemporary art collection. A strong central axis orients the flow of key interior spaces toward vistas and separates open public spaces from private living areas. A modern entry volume exposes the north side of the house to balance natural daylight for great art viewing. The cross axial relationship at the front door is perfectly aligned with a 10′-0″ wide glass pocket door that showcases the custom copper pool and mountain peaks beyond.

Inside, the designers wished to create a very strong relationship between the interior space and outside; hence all rooms have a visual connection to the lake. Generous plank wood floors with a crisp, weathered look give the sense of a saltwater-worn deck. Complemented by contemporary furnishings and fixtures, and a cool, fresh color palette, the abode feels like a modern, sophisticated beach house.

The great room is organized around symmetry, scale, and a strong relationship to the landscape. Operable floor-to-ceiling glazing on both sides of the space allows the room to fully open to the outdoors, while a pocketing window at the kitchen sink further dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior. Restrained furnishings and integrated lighting maintain a composed, architectural presence, allowing the space to function as a central gathering area without visual excess.

The great room is organized around symmetry, scale, and a strong relationship to the landscape. Operable floor-to-ceiling glazing on both sides of the space allows the room to fully open to the outdoors, while a pocketing window at the kitchen sink further dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior. Restrained furnishings and integrated lighting maintain a composed, architectural presence, allowing the space to function as a central gathering area without visual excess.

The project follows a contemporary industrial architectural language, combining exposed concrete ceilings, clean geometries, and dark finishes with warm natural wood elements. An open-plan layout ensures visual continuity between interior functions and the outdoor terrace. The design extends seamlessly to the exterior through large glazing, connecting the living spaces to an infinity pool, landscaped garden, and olive trees, reinforcing a strong indoor–outdoor relationship. Integrated indirect lighting highlights architectural lines, while the restrained material palette maintains a cohesive, modern, and timeless character across both interior and exterior spaces.