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1950s multicolored one-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Minneapolis with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Standing as both a functional element and a work of art, the majestic sandstone retaining wall adds structure and visual appeal to the landscape. Its robust construction not only serves to retain the terrain but also serves as a captivating focal point, creating a seamless blend between nature and design.

This three-story vacation home for a family of ski enthusiasts features 5 bedrooms and a six-bed bunk room, 5 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining room, great room, 2 wet bars, great room, exercise room, basement game room, office, mud room, ski work room, decks, stone patio with sunken hot tub, garage, and elevator. The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

With much of the rear property abutting valley lands, we could utilize the vast sloped, open space between the home and street to our advantage to create a backyard oasis in the front of the house. With large sliding glass doors, we view this as an opportunity to create a semi-private garden with undulating terrain, specimen plants, a cantilevered deck over a Koi Pond, with enough privacy to sit out with a morning coffee. An irregular large stone slab walkway with ground cover adjacent to a smooth finished concrete driveway, Japanese Tea Lanterns and detailed lighting throughout creates a warm seasonal surprise for all. This home was also featured in Toronto Life.

With much of the rear property abutting valley lands, we could utilize the vast sloped, open space between the home and street to our advantage to create a backyard oasis in the front of the house. With large sliding glass doors, we view this as an opportunity to create a semi-private garden with undulating terrain, specimen plants, a cantilevered deck over a Koi Pond, with enough privacy to sit out with a morning coffee. An irregular large stone slab walkway with ground cover adjacent to a smooth finished concrete driveway, Japanese Tea Lanterns and detailed lighting throughout creates a warm seasonal surprise for all. This home was also featured in Toronto Life.

Carved out of a mountainside site, our client’s Canmore retreat was the reward to balance a frantic business life in Japan. The terrain and winter beauty of the site was the foundation for our design intent. Pairing gleaming walnut with rugged stonework artistry created a welcoming and captivating atmosphere. Warmth of material selections offered an engaging and pleasant environment luminous with elements created to slowly calm and sooth. Artistry also defined the crafting and honed qualities of the cabinetry and wood trim detailing throughout.

Addition to the the house that was originally designed in the late 1960 by Dimitry Vedensky, who was one of the original architects who developed the Sea Ranch. Addition was designed in association with Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA. Since 1963, The Sea Ranch has been characterized by its profound consciousness for nature. The rugged terrain of the northern California coast is now a preservation land and wildlife refuge. The residence is located on a lot surrounded by a Redwood forest and overlooks a sunny hillside which unfurls into a meadow below. The scope of the project consists of the renovation of the existing house and a two-story addition on the north side. The addition provided the owner with a new garage, bedroom, hobby room and a new deck to enjoy the view. The connection between the addition and the existing house has a slightly lower flat roof in order to preserve the view from the street to the distant ocean.Domin Photography

The panels along the lower level of the porch, an area sometimes called the knee wall, are HardiePlank. These wide panels provide a horizontal contrast to the porch’s vertical posts. We wrapped the posts and beams (with the exception of the ridge beam where the rafters come together) in a trim by Boral. This trim material accepts stain and paint better than some other materials. It is also more durable than wood and is resistant to rotting, cracking and splitting.

The Elements design team was pleased to assist this client with this new construction. Located in a new development south of West Des Moines, this custom contemporary showpiece home takes advantage of the exceptional scenery and terrain. The interior features top of the line amenities in this large open sophisticated yet comfortable home.

With much of the rear property abutting valley lands, we could utilize the vast sloped, open space between the home and street to our advantage to create a backyard oasis in the front of the house. With large sliding glass doors, we view this as an opportunity to create a semi-private garden with undulating terrain, specimen plants, a cantilevered deck over a Koi Pond, with enough privacy to sit out with a morning coffee. An irregular large stone slab walkway with ground cover adjacent to a smooth finished concrete driveway, Japanese Tea Lanterns and detailed lighting throughout creates a warm seasonal surprise for all. This home was also featured in Toronto Life.

This low-maintenance porch and free standing deck in North Reading, MA is a perfect example of the versatile design options we can customize for your specific site conditions and needs. Photos courtesy of Archadeck of Suburban Boston.

Addition to the the house that was originally designed in the late 1960 by Dimitry Vedensky, who was one of the original architects who developed the Sea Ranch. Addition was designed in association with Donlyn Lyndon, FAIA. Since 1963, The Sea Ranch has been characterized by its profound consciousness for nature. The rugged terrain of the northern California coast is now a preservation land and wildlife refuge. The residence is located on a lot surrounded by a Redwood forest and overlooks a sunny hillside which unfurls into a meadow below. The scope of the project consists of the renovation of the existing house and a two-story addition on the north side. The addition provided the owner with a new garage, bedroom, hobby room and a new deck to enjoy the view. The connection between the addition and the existing house has a slightly lower flat roof in order to preserve the view from the street to the distant ocean.Domin Photography

The Elements design team was pleased to assist this client with this new construction. Located in a new development south of West Des Moines, this custom contemporary showpiece home takes advantage of the exceptional scenery and terrain. The interior features top of the line amenities in this large open sophisticated yet comfortable home.

The home sits into an extremely steep, half-acre lot that shares a property line with a ski resort and allows for ski-in, ski-out access to the mountain’s 61 trails. This unique location and challenging terrain informed the home’s siting, footprint, program, design, interior design, finishes, and custom made furniture. Credit: Samyn-D'Elia Architects

This client contacted us with a two fold purpose. The first was that his yard was constantly wet no matter how much or how little he irrigated, which kept him and his pets from enjoying the yard. The second was to give him and his wife a patio that fit the space well. We designed a retaining wall that diverted water away from his property that was draining off several neighbor's lots onto his. Along with excavating and removing some poor soils, this succeeded in drying out what had previously been a saturated and largely unusable backyard. We also designed a spacious, curved layout that compliments the rolling nearby terrain. We also sealed the hardscape elements to give it a lustrous, wet look without making it slippery!

This client contacted us with a two fold purpose. The first was that his yard was constantly wet no matter how much or how little he irrigated, which kept him and his pets from enjoying the yard. The second was to give him and his wife a patio that fit the space well. We designed a retaining wall that diverted water away from his property that was draining off several neighbor's lots onto his. Along with excavating and removing some poor soils, this succeeded in drying out what had previously been a saturated and largely unusable backyard. We also designed a spacious, curved layout that compliments the rolling nearby terrain. We also sealed the hardscape elements to give it a lustrous, wet look without making it slippery!

Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture. Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home. Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards. Desert Prairie // Project Details Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra

The panels along the lower level of the porch, an area sometimes called the knee wall, are HardiePlank. These wide panels provide a horizontal contrast to the porch’s vertical posts. We wrapped the posts and beams (with the exception of the ridge beam where the rafters come together) in a trim by Boral. This trim material accepts stain and paint better than some other materials. It is also more durable than wood and is resistant to rotting, cracking and splitting.

Transitional exterior of Hawks Nest combining luxury and sustainability, showcasing high-performance, energy-efficient design by Living Stone Construction. Echoes the beauty of Asheville's mountain terrain with eco-friendly building practices and NC Green Built certification.