Gable roof

The Lake Tahoe Cabins is comprised of three discrete structures that traverse the rugged and complex Crystal Bay shoreline.  Each cabin is strategically arranged around the site’s elemental intricacies with distinct connections to the Tahoe landscape and lakefront below.   ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE The individual structures are linked by a glazed bridge whose footprint kinks precisely around a mass of prehistoric Sierra granite.  The unique arrangement of cabins creates recreational alcoves before approaching the lake.   ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE ADAM ROUSE On the second level, the great room and kitchen expand the en... More

A new build house replaces a detached bungalow near Mount Merrion. Our job as architects to create an energy-efficient home that makes the most of the spectacular views over Dublin city while fitting in with the surrounding dormer bungalows. David Flynn Architects Ltd Caption Caption Caption Caption The new split-level detached house presents an elegant and simple two-storey facade to the front, maintaining the existing streetscape. A modern triple gabled brick elevation to the rear opens out onto a generous patio & long garden. Internally, a curved staircase moves from a large entrance hall to a bright landing with a vaulted ceiling. A curved dormer style window draws attention to the expansive views over Dubl... More

This custom home is a manifestation of the client’s lifestyle, travels, and collections. The home modernizes the Kerrisdale neighbourhood vernacular of post war bungalows and an underwhelming replication of the Craftsman style home. Clad in a sophisticated black stained wood following the angle of the stacked gables the home sits quietly on a suburban street lined with mature maple trees on the west side of Vancouver. Jesse Laver Interior spaces are organized to entertain – an unobstructed living spaces, leading out to a covered patio, onto the rear yard that is anchored by a three-car garage facing the lane. The second storey houses the sleeping quarters and this form is accentuated as a cantilevered gable along the rear... More

This guest house and artist's studio in a secluded site in the Hamptons was designed in a primitive Italianate style inspired by the paintings of Giotto.  Situated around a central courtyard, the L-shaped building culminates in a tower that offers a viewing promontory from its hilltop location.  The earth-toned stucco façade provides a vibrant backdrop for the verdant setting, which extends to the house with potted plants and flower-beds. Michael Moran Michael Moran In contrast to the exterior’s exuberant palette, the interior exudes a cool modern calm perfect for showcasing the owner’s artwork and furnishings. One wing is devoted to the owner's art studio - a large open space illuminated by diffused... More

Located on a coastal Connecticut estate, the Red Barn houses space for an artist on the first floor (a studio and workshop) as well as modern living accommodations on the second floor (a bedroom, bathroom, living and dining areas). Programmatic flexibility is a major component of the Barn’s design, as the first floor is highly reconfigurable. In stark counterpoint to the traditionalism of the estate, the building houses its functions in minimalist, graphic efficiency as it reinterprets a common New England building form. A continuous rainscreen encloses the entire profile of the dwelling and seamlessly blends a large foldaway door that allows access to the expansive space below. More

The developer purchased the urban lot in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood with an existing single family home in disrepair. The intent was to build a new contemporary house that fit within the existing footprint, and also fit into the neighborhood vernacular.The new design aimed to push the boundaries by using different shapes on the upper floors to maximize space and create a contemporary feel, while a classic gabled roof and box shape helped the home blend with the surrounding architecture. A large slider and porch on the front facade established a connection with the street and community without sacrificing privacy. The modern spin on a classic silhouette makes the home feel approachable despite the additional square footage. More

This project is conceived as a series of concrete retaining walls and escarpments that traverse and cascade down a steeply sloped site. The building strategy is to deploy a series of straight walls that act as “jetties” into the landscape and respond as a counterforce to the topography. Hovering above and anchored to these concrete site walls is the “House” proper, a “primitive” conceived and constructed as a series of smooth extruded volumes of differing lengths. Symbolically and strategically, the first of these “boxes” presents a gable-front facade to the street and helps conceal the scale of the overall house beyond. The second container-box rotates 90 degrees and runs parallel to the street and site walls. The perpendicular orientation... More