Cedar shingles

John Puttick Associates a achevé la construction d'un abri pour les personnes en deuil recouvert de bardeaux de cèdre au cimetière de North Watford, près de Londres. L'abri, ouvert sur le terrain du cimetière, est l'endroit où les personnes en deuil se réunissent avant l'enterrement. Le nouveau bâtiment, qui peut accueillir jusqu'à vingt personnes, est adjacent à un pavillon de cimetière datant des années 1930, conçu par l'architecte William Grace. L'abri a joué un rôle important cette année en aidant de nombreuses personnes touchées par la pandémie à marquer leur perte et à un moment où la s&eacut... En savoir plus

Twenty years ago, Whitten Architects designed a home for a family on a 100-acre coastal farm in the town of Yarmouth. In 2017, we returned to the site to design a cottage for the next generation of the same family.   Set on a coastal bluff, the cottage offers views of islands to the east and a well-developed canopy of red oaks and white pines above. The site is set back from the shore with a rocky outcrop to the north and west. We carefully sited the new cottage and existing family home around fields, walking trails, tennis courts, a large barn, and pool.   Our client’s wish list included ample light, great views, an open plan, a well-organized mudroom, a private study, a ... En savoir plus

Peaks Island, comme une grande partie du Maine, est un lieu de contrastes dynamiques. Île de CascoBay, Peaks n'est accessible que par ferry et pourtant c'est un quartier dynamique de Portland, la plus grande ville de l'État. L'île, qui abrite sa propre école primaire, sa bibliothèque et son poste de police, offre le meilleur de deux mondes : un charme pittoresque et une beauté tranquille avec tous les attraits de la vie urbaine grâce à sa connexion vitale avec le continent via les lignes de ferry de CascoBay.   Nos clients, une jeune famille de professionnels de Boston, étaient depuis longtemps attachés à la région de Portland. La femme y avait grandi et... En savoir plus

Stunning views and a private setting provide the backdrop for this relaxing family home. Exposed to weather extremes in all seasons, the south face of the house was in need of substantial repairs.  Renovations included replacing the original wood windows throughout the house, new cedar shingles on the lake side and structural upgrades to address curious 1980s framing. Window openings overlooking the lake were resized to limit obstructions to the view. Second floor balconies were removed and replaced with a deep porch overhang, balancing the proportions of the south elevation and lending shade to the main floor. Built low to the ground, the porch deck requires no railings, giving unobstructed views from all parts of the main floor. Th... En savoir plus

Afin de maintenir l'échelle et le caractère du quartier, l'agrandissement de cette maison des années 1950 a été positionné vers l'arrière de la propriété et enfoncé 4 pieds dans le sol pour réduire la hauteur de la suite principale du deuxième étage. Tout en conservant la majorité de la maison existante, les bardeaux de cèdre ont été choisis pour se fondre dans le revêtement de cèdre existant. Le volume des bardeaux de cèdre est façonné en réponse aux zones racinaires des chênes qui entourent le site. La fondation est aspirée pour dégager la zone de racine, s'incl... En savoir plus

An ever growing young family led to an evolving design in this project in Sydney’s east. An alteration and addition to an existing detached victorian house, our insertion at the rear aimed to bring much needed northern light into the new rear living spaces. This was achieved through a series of voids and clerestory windows, which add vertical dimension and a dialogue between private and public space. Again, this house builds upon the narritive of contrast in old and new – in materials, form and space.   Material Used :1. Custom Orb – Metal Roofing – Colorbond Lysaught2. Klip-Lok – Metal Roofing – Colorbond Lysaught3. Western Red Cedar Shingles, Porter’s Palm Beach Black – Facade Claddin... En savoir plus

We designed this extension and renovation of a Northcote Edwardian home for a young family of six, which the owners skillfully managed and built. Their unique craftsmanship, material choices and dedication to detail resulted in a masterful design that feels generous and warm throughout.   The house was planned with two zones (one for adults and one for children). Located at opposite ends of the house, the central living space connects the two areas. The newly built family living room is a voluminous and tactile space, featuring exposed Tasmanian Oak timber panels on the walls and pitched ceiling, complementing the reclaimed brick walls and handmade Anchor Ceramic tiles.   Large sliding doors expose this spacious room to natura... En savoir plus

David Agnello Peter Cook   Perched high above the town of Jackson Hole, this home has wide views of snow-capped peaks and the vast valley of the Grand Teton National Park.   Our clients, themselves exceptionally talented designers, embarked on this project after falling in love with the place and set out on a journey to create a beautiful home in this extraordinary landscape. Peter Cook Peter Cook The design unites elements of both European chalet and classic American cabin. The orientation, design and natural materials - reclaimed and new - ensure the building links to the land. The silvered cedar shingle roof blends with the majestic landscape beyond. As the years pass the external stonework will cover wi... En savoir plus

Cette maison se situe au bord du port, dans la banlieue verdoyante de Westmere, à Auckland.   Notre client était attaché à la spiritualité orientale et à la nourriture de l'âme et notre rôle était d'interpréter cela dans un contexte néo-zélandais avec une maison qui correspondait à cet endroit. Nous voulions créer une maison de terre et d'âme, un lieu de calme spirituel et un havre de paix dans la ville.   Un mur de béton moulé sur place, rugueux et texturé, forme une colonne vertébrale, définissant la ligne de faîte et le flux de circulation à travers la maison. Des cours paysag... En savoir plus

Standing on a blank site, you are struck by its magnitude of beauty. Called the "Rio de Janeiro of North America" by Alexander Graham Bell, due to the picturesque Bras d'Or Lake punctuated by the sizeable island just offshore, the rolling mountains that form the backdrop of the building site are almost completely evergreen and deciduous trees, which are particularly well known for their fall showing of colour. Amongst the sea of emerald green, you see the elongated shape of the white St. Andrew`s Presbyterian Church that sits along the shore in the town of Whycocomagh. As the only point of reference to the township, the house was designed with two aspects. The entryway provides a framed view of the white church sitting across the lake in th... En savoir plus

Situé au sommet d'une coulée de lave durcie, avec vue sur le ciel, le soleil et l'eau, ce complexe familial trouve un équilibre entre modernité et tradition. L'ancien et le nouveau s'écoulent à travers une composition simple de petites structures reliées par une cour luxuriante et une série de passerelles et de patios. Composée de quatre structures indépendantes, dont une cellule principale de vie recouverte de cèdre, l'implantation permet d'équilibrer le désir d'accueillir des amis et de la famille ainsi que l'intimité. L'architecture et l'intérieur sont modernes, mais s'appuient fortement sur des matériaux et des pierres de touc... En savoir plus

This project is the extension and reworking of an early Twentieth Century Arts and Crafts bungalow. The existing house had been poorly renovated in the 1980s and suffered from a lack of connection to the north facing rear yard and awkwardly configured children’s bedrooms within an attic conversion. The client’s brief was to open the house to the rear yard, provide 3 new children’s bedrooms on an upper level, together with new bathrooms, laundry and wardrobes and to rework the rooms of the original house to provide a library / music room and TV room. A small swimming pool and new carport were also required in the rear yard.   The strategy adopted was to demolish the 1980s addition at the rear, together with the major... En savoir plus

Seattle Firm Transforms Craftsman While Honoring Home’s Classic RootsBest Practice Architecture’s recently completed renovation is the perfect mix of modern updates and old school charm. After living in their home for several years, one Seattle family realized they had outgrown their small, traditionally sized house. They wanted more room and open spaces that connected the interior to the woodsy backyard. And they knew one other thing for sure: They wanted to maintain the classic craftsman presence on the street front and keep as many of the large specimen trees in the front yard as possible. Best Practice Architecture was selected for the project and was up for the challenge. Today, the classic craftsman has been transformed i... En savoir plus