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Castle Building & RemodelingThis modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s.
However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets.
Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola.
The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis.
The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year.
Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate.
Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing.
The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard.
Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!
Fireclay Tile4x4 tiles in Birch.
Design: Lauren + Chase Daniel
Image: Chase Daniel
Foto di una cucina a L moderna di medie dimensioni con ante nere, paraspruzzi beige, paraspruzzi con piastrelle in ceramica, parquet chiaro, pavimento marrone e top nero
Foto di una cucina a L moderna di medie dimensioni con ante nere, paraspruzzi beige, paraspruzzi con piastrelle in ceramica, parquet chiaro, pavimento marrone e top nero
NASU CLUBCase Study House #64 K House 私たちが得意とするビスポーク・キッチン。黒御影石のワークトップ、アメリカン・ブラックウォルナットのカウンター、無垢フローリング、ドイツ製水栓器具、フィンランド製照明等、オーダーメイドでなければ得られない歓びがあります。建築に加えてキッチン、テーブル、チェア等、様々な家具のデザイン、製作、コーディネイトを行っています。今回は海を見ながら料理や食事を楽しめる様、デザインを行いました。
MVK Landscape Design StudioModern fire pit, multi-level deck, and stepping stone walkway. Complete outdoor retreat.
Esempio di un giardino moderno di medie dimensioni e dietro casa
Esempio di un giardino moderno di medie dimensioni e dietro casa
Timberline Patio CoversThis project is a skillion style roof with an outdoor kitchen, entertainment, heaters, and gas fireplace! It has a super modern look with the white stone on the kitchen and fireplace that complements the house well.
Hyland HomesIspirazione per una taverna minimalista seminterrata di medie dimensioni con pareti grigie, pavimento in cemento, nessun camino e pavimento blu
International Custom DesignsThis Zen minimalist master bathroom was designed to be a soothing space to relax, soak, and restore. Clean lines and natural textures keep the room refreshingly simple.
Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel
ULLE StudioWe were called in to update the 80s master bathroom with a carpet, large built-in tub that took up a lot of space and was hardly used, and cabinetry that needed improved functionality. The goal of this project was to come up with a new layout to include, among other things, a makeup area for her and a freestanding tub, and design a sophisticated spa-retreat for the owners.
Megan Dent, AKBDScott Amundson
Foto di una stanza da bagno con doccia moderna di medie dimensioni con ante lisce, ante in legno scuro, piastrelle bianche, pareti bianche, pavimento in gres porcellanato, lavabo sottopiano, top in quarzo composito, pavimento grigio e top bianco
Foto di una stanza da bagno con doccia moderna di medie dimensioni con ante lisce, ante in legno scuro, piastrelle bianche, pareti bianche, pavimento in gres porcellanato, lavabo sottopiano, top in quarzo composito, pavimento grigio e top bianco
Venetian OutdoorsIdee per un giardino minimalista di medie dimensioni e dietro casa con un focolare e pavimentazioni in cemento
Rock Creek Lumber | Mead LumberIdee per uno studio minimalista di medie dimensioni con libreria, pareti nere, parquet chiaro, nessun camino, scrivania autoportante e pavimento beige
The Design Build CompanyImmagine della villa beige moderna a un piano di medie dimensioni con rivestimenti misti, tetto a capanna e copertura in metallo o lamiera
Coffey & Co. House of InteriorsLisza Coffey Photography
Immagine della villa grigia moderna a un piano di medie dimensioni con rivestimento in pietra, tetto piano e copertura a scandole
Immagine della villa grigia moderna a un piano di medie dimensioni con rivestimento in pietra, tetto piano e copertura a scandole
John Harrison Jones, AIA ArchitectChad Mellon Photography and Lisa Mallory Interior Design, Family room addition
Immagine di un soggiorno minimalista di medie dimensioni e aperto con sala formale, pareti bianche, nessun camino, nessuna TV, pavimento bianco e tappeto
Immagine di un soggiorno minimalista di medie dimensioni e aperto con sala formale, pareti bianche, nessun camino, nessuna TV, pavimento bianco e tappeto
Let's RemodelIn this bathroom, the client wanted the contrast of the white subway tile and the black hexagon tile. We tiled up the walls and ceiling to create a wet room feeling.
Clear Home Designin the teen son's room, we wrapped the walls in charcoal grasscloth and matched the wool carpet. the draperies are charcoal wool and the bed and side table are black lacquer.
District en RoseFabrizio Russo Fotografo
Esempio di una cucina moderna di medie dimensioni con lavello a doppia vasca, ante lisce, ante bianche, top in quarzo composito, elettrodomestici neri, top grigio, pavimento in legno massello medio e pavimento marrone
Esempio di una cucina moderna di medie dimensioni con lavello a doppia vasca, ante lisce, ante bianche, top in quarzo composito, elettrodomestici neri, top grigio, pavimento in legno massello medio e pavimento marrone
Christen Ales Interior DesignEsempio di una cucina moderna di medie dimensioni con lavello sottopiano, ante in stile shaker, ante blu, paraspruzzi bianco, paraspruzzi con piastrelle diamantate, elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile, parquet chiaro, pavimento beige, top bianco e top in superficie solida
The Artisans Group, Inc.Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces.
We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem.
Extensive alterations include:
- a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout
- vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness
- redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage
- the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other
- added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space
- drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan
- placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel
- incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed
- moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic
- mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences
- custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting
- development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker
- energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain
ZeroEnergy DesignThis renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income.
DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request.
MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic.
RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income.
ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them.
URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances.
OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values.
Eric Roth Photo
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