Modern deck
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Project • By KUBE Architecture • Private Houses
Alley Armor
This new outdoor deck and enclosure is perched atop an existing rear garage behind a DC row house. The Owners requested a private space for spending time and entertaining, with shade for the intense summer heat. A 6-story apartment building sits behind it across the alley, exposing the back and top of the deck to all the windows units. KUBE's solution was to create a protective “armor” that shields the deck from outside views, but allows for viewing out from the inside. The roof is solid at the back, keeping the deck cool in summer, but becomes increasingly open as it gets closer to the house. The surrounding deck is a composition of layered metal, with a steel structural frame, Corten steel panels, perforated aluminum scree... More
Project • By KUBE Architecture • Private Houses
Cache House
The main level of this three story residence was completely remodeled, in order to unify the living spaces and open the interior to views of the park with new floor to ceiling doors and windows. Decks were re-configured to become outdoor rooms. The home's exterior received a facelift, which included all new cladding and roofing. Materials used inside and out are Viroc, Hardie panel, polygal canopies, steel railings, NANA wall, mdf panels and LED strip lighting. More