photo by grant wilds
This is an example of a modern landscaping in Seattle.

This project began as a design-build proposal to build an addition for an indoor swim spa and exercise room to a ranch style house. The Clients were seeking a functional and inviting space reminiscent of the luxury resorts and space they have visited during their international travels. One of the biggest challenges was to fit the program within the site and buildable area constraints. In order to maximize floor area, the exterior walls of the addition were located parallel to the property lines along the required setbacks, which resulted in a non-orthagonal geometry in plan. The volume of the addition began to take shape with large floor to ceiling openings strengthening the connection to the outdoors with roof line that rises northward to capture daylight. A series of operable skylights ventilate the room and allow more daylight to penetrate into the adjacent existing den. Inspired by modern additions made to historic structures in Europe, we made a conscious decision to not try to blend the addition into the language of the existing ranch house, choosing instead to juxtapose a structure that was layered and felt light next to the cement tile roof and framed picture windows. The interior walls were finished with a marine grade plywood to withstand a humid environment, and the exteriors were clad with a cedar rainscreen to give privacy where needed and gradually reduced to allow for more glass and visibility. The Clients are immersed in the technological environment of Silicon Valley and appreciated the simple geometries and aesthetics of modern design. david wakely

Raimund Koch
Modern two-story stone flat roof idea in New York

Jeffery Allen
Inspiration for a coastal exterior home remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a small modern beige two-story wood flat roof remodel in New York with a shingle roof

Reimagined as a quiet retreat on a mixed-use Mission block, this former munitions depot was transformed into a single family residence by reworking existing forms. A bunker-like concrete structure was cut in half to form a covered patio that opens onto a new central courtyard. The residence behind was remodeled around a large central kitchen, with a combination skylight/hatch providing ample light and roof access. The multiple structures are tied together by untreated cedar siding, intended to gradually fade to grey to match existing concrete and corrugated steel. Image by Mark Luthringer.

Small modern beige two-story wood flat roof idea in New York with a shingle roof

Pressure-treated wood decks, stained and unstained. Designed and built by Atlanta Decking & Fence. Family-owned and serving north metro Atlanta homeowners for over 30 years.

Jeffery Allen
Example of a beach style pool design in Boston

Example of a small minimalist beige two-story wood flat roof design in New York with a shingle roof

New Cedar Deck Prior To Sealing With TWP.
Example of a mid-sized backyard deck design in Detroit

Cline Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern black three-story wood exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Cline Architects
Example of a mid-sized trendy black three-story wood exterior home design in San Francisco

A bluestone walkway leads to a deck shaded by a pergola at this Cape Cod custom home. Photo: OnSite Studios
Deck - country deck idea in Boston with a pergola and decking

This is an example of a cottage porch design in Boston with decking and a roof extension.

William Carson Joyce
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse full sun backyard gravel vegetable garden landscape in San Diego for summer.

Example of a mid-sized classic backyard outdoor kitchen deck design in Calgary with no cover