Bruce Damonte
Minimalist two-story metal exterior home photo in DC Metro

Derik Olsen Photography
Small contemporary beige two-story wood exterior home idea in Other

Mid-sized elegant green two-story wood exterior home photo in Other

Casey Dunn
Patio - large modern backyard stone patio idea in Austin with a roof extension

Large cottage gray two-story stone exterior home photo in Austin with a metal roof

We were approached by a San Francisco firefighter to design a place for him and his girlfriend to live while also creating additional units he could sell to finance the project. He grew up in the house that was built on this site in approximately 1886. It had been remodeled repeatedly since it was first built so that there was only one window remaining that showed any sign of its Victorian heritage. The house had become so dilapidated over the years that it was a legitimate candidate for demolition. Furthermore, the house straddled two legal parcels, so there was an opportunity to build several new units in its place. At our client’s suggestion, we developed the left building as a duplex of which they could occupy the larger, upper unit and the right building as a large single-family residence. In addition to design, we handled permitting, including gathering support by reaching out to the surrounding neighbors and shepherding the project through the Planning Commission Discretionary Review process. The Planning Department insisted that we develop the two buildings so they had different characters and could not be mistaken for an apartment complex. The duplex design was inspired by Albert Frey’s Palm Springs modernism but clad in fibre cement panels and the house design was to be clad in wood. Because the site was steeply upsloping, the design required tall, thick retaining walls that we incorporated into the design creating sunken patios in the rear yards. All floors feature generous 10 foot ceilings and large windows with the upper, bedroom floors featuring 11 and 12 foot ceilings. Open plans are complemented by sleek, modern finishes throughout.

Transitional two-story gable roof photo in Dallas

Rolfe Hokanson
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Other with white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized cottage green two-story wood exterior home remodel in Other with a metal roof

Carefully sited onto its environment, this dwelling was placed to reveal a magnificent vista. Maximizing the use of the site by creating stepped terraces that envelope the residence and frame the spectacular views. The long reflecting pool provides its orientation amongst the sweeping panorama of the surrounding hills that enhance the relationship of the interior and exterior spaces of this multi-story home. The dynamic thrust of the soaring inverted roof meets the landscape beneath a dominant overhang. The result is a sense of protected openness and freedom within expansive interior space surrounded by glass. www.bernardandre.com

Patio - mid-sized contemporary backyard concrete patio idea in Santa Barbara with a roof extension

Elliott Johnson Photographer
Farmhouse gray two-story gable roof idea in San Luis Obispo

Photo: HomeServices of Illinois, LLC
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized contemporary light wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Chicago with gray walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a huge rustic beige three-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Denver

It was important to isARK establish a welcoming approach to the home. The grand terraced steps lead you to the unmistakable new front entry and into the foyer.

Matthew Delphenic
Kitchen - contemporary dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, an island and paneled appliances

David Stark Wilson, Photographer
Example of a trendy gray two-story exterior home design in San Francisco

Our Cascade Creek Model. A small modern cottage with everything you need for full time or part time living.
Inspiration for a small coastal blue one-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Calgary

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.