Ibarra Rosano Design Architects focus on the space in this remodeling project. Original 1940′s house had poor form space and high energy consumed. The architects always look for the way to the best transformation with minimalist strokes – a design Haiku. The approach was one of simplification and amplification. Natural light rejuvenates the spaces, eliciting the harmony and serenity analogous to a cloud’s interior. An abstract desert cloud resting quietly on a hill was a metaphor for the project.

Although we briefly contemplated a tear-down, in the end we opted to remodel and add-on a mere 35 square feet in the form of a new shower. One key to transforming the house was in the removal of the large, poorly built, load-bearing stone fireplace that dominated and bisected the main living spaces. Once the fireplace was demolished and the roof re-supported, the opening for the chimney became a perfect opportunity for a large skylight that now fills the once-trapped living spaces with daylight. Once the main living room was freed from the constraints of the bulky fireplace, it was possible to use some of that floor area to enlarge the master bathroom and closet.

Applying the same approach as we had in the living room, we removed the dividing wall between the closet and bathroom to create an open and light filled space for dressing and bathing. Though the original seldom-used “front door” was on the south side of the living room, access to that entrance was incompatible with the natural sloped terrain and vehicular access to the site. Responding to the natural flow toward the house on its hilltop site, we chose to keep the side entry as the primary entry and create a dramatic concrete and beach-pebble parking plaza between the new carport and the entry. The extension of the closet into what had been the living room created a focal wall for a large painting at the entry that helps turn the visitor’s gaze toward the stunning view of the city lights across the living spaces, exterior deck and long horizontal cantilevered concrete bench. The creation of several small courtyards and patios throughout the house give a feeling of connection to the exterior while providing shelter and privacy. The area that had once been an awkward circular dirt driveway adjacent to the study and guest room, became a serene courtyard with a fountain, small square of grass, a single tree, and a horizontal slot opening that perfectly frames the city skyline – a favorite yoga and meditation spot for the owner’s brother when he visits.

The inclusion of a tiny courtyard around the 35 square foot glass and tile shower addition on the east side of the house allows the bather to feel as if he or she is outside but still out of view. Also instrumental in creating the new spa-like feel for the house was the decision to remove the original kidney-shaped pool that was in need of repair and much too close to the house for comfortable outdoor gathering. A new blue glass tiled and terrazzo-like plastered pool provides a dramatic and refreshing focus for the interior spaces. The pool, decks and small, raised grass bed provide an ideal area for entertaining with a view of the Catalina Mountains to the northeast. A pair of “floating” concrete bridges links the main deck to a master bedroom deck and linear outdoor fireplace.

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The site is placed on the two streets meet with an acute angel which is not suitable for building house. No body want to buy this location because of its shape, neither with the public sector to change it into city park. But Eastern Design Office take this as advantage to create attractive boarding house.

This corner house consist of four floors with total height of 13 meters and each floor has complete facilities such as bedroom, bathroom and also kitchen. This corner house has total seven rooms with 2 unit in each floor except 4th floor.

House on the corner by Eastern Design Office give us inspiration to be creative when faced unbenefit condition. By think out of the box, we can design wonderful and amazing house.

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• House Design Ideas Interior for Creating Distinctive House Character

When the project is started based on an idea of house design from the very first process, the whole function, technical aspects and aesthetical point of view as well as social aspects can be structured and planned from the first drawing and planning. There are basic elements that have to be considered and deeply thought for a house’s concept.

When the shape of the house has been planned or executed, the inside of the house can have the next attention. The arrangement of room spacing, designing the wall and other interior items will be the next item to work with. The house design ideas interior become another important aspect to create and maintain the whole idea when creating the house.

Colors, furniture and other accessories will play important roles on creating the whole character of the house as it is intended and designed. The use of natural colors and natural materials like stone or wood can be the option for creating unique and distinctive character of a house while provide neutral option that simply can be added with other idea or decorative items. A house with good appearance, as well as comfortable atmosphere will be such a dream house.

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The space, atmosphere, ambience and other value of the house is designed from the very first process. The function, technical aspects and aesthetical point of view is the basic elements that also should be considered and thought from the first writing and drawing of the house’s concept.

When the building of the house has formed its shape and the space can be seen. The interior aspect will be the next project to pay more attention too. The room spacing, the wall and other interior items need special attention and planning.

The house design ideas floor plans also become another important aspect. Floor, where the foot is stepping, will be one part of the house that will be the attention for anyone who lives inside it. The floor also can provide special touch and appearance that represent the whole design and character of the house. Natural materials like stone or wood can be the option for creating unique and distinctive character of a house.

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This Australian beach house was a project combination among materials, time and cost-effectiveness. Overview of a particular project consist of two bedroom with built in robes, bathroom/laundry room, open dining room, kitchen, lounge and a bridges.

The building envelope was influenced by sharing driveway, a service easement and a compact site and ease the architects to maximize internal floor area as good as external amenity. Natural ventilation in all direction of this Australian beach house were provided to respond to climate change through year. Another smart way which taken by the architects were providing integral fish ponds and plant beach vegetation that cool the summer breeze.

The public space in the East is separated by a central structural zone from the private space in the west side. The integration corridors that link the public and private spaces was constructed using wood studwork and clad with Spruce veneer. This connenction also accomodates the service and storage requirments of this Australian beach house.

The longitudinal partition of the beach house was reflected with the metal clad butterfly roof as a rainwater collector, which is stored in the basement for the entire system of the bladder.

From the outside, walls framed with Western Red Cedar shiplap boards are colored in black and lined vertically aligned. This creates a bold, modest aesthetic which contrasts with the clear oiled Western Red Cedar doors and windows, used specifically in this application due to its light weight and durability.

The essential elements of the interior was clean sinuous skylights along the entire length of the wall of the building and outside light. The shadow cast from the exposed LVL beams provide rhythm and interest.

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The Floating House by MOS Architects is a wood building which sited on floaters in the center of the Lake Huron. The used of wood material is proposed for the house easily float on the lake, because of its light weight. The MOS Architects had calculated detail the effect of the season which is directly effect to the level of water in the Lake Huron. A simple looks architecture but needs accurate calculation especially for the floater construction.

Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada offers great panoramic views. The natural stones which present there are valuable assets for this floating house. MOS Architects utilized this assets to give full support for its floating house design. A deck was connecting this floating house to the natural stones and give space to the people enjoy surounding views. This connection also has another function to flexibility hold the floating house.

The interior concept of this floating house were not complicated. MOS Architects made simple partition to create rooms space of this house. The private spaces were placed in the second floor, where we can enjoy the Lake Huron from every direction. The floor used wood material with natural color and texture. Floating House Interior dominated by white color and natural color of wood which could give clean atmosphere inside the house.

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The house is designed for comfortable everyday life with the focus on sustanability. While its exterior is designed to be simple using a variety of low maintenance materials. The interior arranged around a large open space, which includes a kitchen, dining room and living room. A loft space which makes the first floor serves as a transition between the public and private space of this house. The living room opens to a covered patio, creating a large space for outdoor activities and blurring the boundary between the two. Windows are carefully positioned to fill the house with natural light with an abundant number and make a strong connection with the landscape.

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Casa D, Italian Minimalist House

The used of large glass windows in this minimalist house is quite dominant. Every space has one large glass window, give effect looks like no barrier between interior and exterior part. This quite attractive way, when the architects also make medium size swimming pool right in front of this house terrace. When we see from front side, this house looks like floating on a swimming pool. An idea for creating fresh nuance into a house.

Let’s back to the interior design, Casa D has simple arrangement. Using soft and bright color for the wall and ceiling, the interior looks very clean and wider. Supported by minimalist furniture with similar color, the architects make interior of this house very wonderful. For the floor, Damilano Studio Architects use high quality ceramics tile and processing wood. It’s look that the architects want to perform natural texture inside this house.

For the exterior side, like what I’ve mentioned before, Casa D has medium size swimming pool. This pool is directly connected with the terrace of this house. This part has two function, as a terrace for the house and deck for the swimming pool. Nice integration by Damilano Studi Architects.

Overall Casa D is new concept offered by Damilano Studio Architects. Good integration between interior and exterior make this minimalist house beautiful. The present of medium size swimming pool also increase the attractive point of this house. The architects has make a good combination between modern minimalist style and natural nuance into Casa D.

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Small House Design by Altius Architecture

Winnett house was dominated by Grey color, almost in every part of this house. Only for bathroom we can find white color. This small house design offers sustainability features, such as:
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* Natural Day lighting
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* Material Optimization and Modular Design
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* Non-toxic Materials and Finish

For this project, Altius Project Team consist of two architecture; Tao Cheng and Cathy Garrido. Altius Architecture also has partners for realizing this house design project; CUCCO engineering + design for engineering side, All Canada Contractors for builder side and Tom Furr, BEC Consulting Services for mechanical side. With this collaboration, Altius Architecture can present compact small house with modern style. Very beautiful with harmony between interior and exterior part.

360 Winnett House also decorated by small garden in the front courtyard. To maximize the combination between house and the garden itself, the owner choose small plant. Interior and exterior lighting also have effect to increase attractive point of this house design. In the night we can see that this house is glowing and looks more beautiful. This design is very inspiring for small family with one or two children.

For give you more description about this small house design, you can see the detail from the pictures below.

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Small House Design by Secrest Architecture

The Description from The Architects:
The Silvertree residence is a study in how a small, dated, closed in and inwardly focused residence can be revived into an inspiring small house design that interacts with the outdoors. The wonderful climate of the Sonoran desert, and the opportunity for indoor-outdoor living, was ignored in the previous floor plan of this vaguely Mediterranean 1970s home. A nicely scaled rear terrace with great desert, mountain and partial city views was nearly inaccessible in the floor plan of the existing house. The user had to either go through the existing garage or through the master bedroom to access the rear patio. A new multi-functional space, and a remodeled kitchen and dining room, all revolve around a new three-sided fireplace. The fireplace is at the nucleus of the space and acts as a focal point while separating the spaces. The fireplace is positioned to open to all of the living spaces as well as the exterior patio. These new spaces allow the rest of the existing house to be connected with the exterior. The garage was relocated, creating better access in and out of the garage and allowing the rest of the rear of the house to open to the exterior. The new location buffers the living spaces from the roadway. The garage is covered with integral color plaster contrasting but complementing the existing painted stucco house and site walls. Storage is concealed behind birch panels allowing the garage to be minimal and uncluttered. The new garage acts as a showplace for the owners beloved restored 1970 Citroen DS. A pantry was added between living areas and the new garage creating a transitional space and extra storage for the new kitchen. The pantry is clad in birch panels with concealed pullout pantry doors.
The new living spaces open the house to the outdoors while maintaining privacy in its suburban setting. Fenestration was positioned to provide controlled views and light while screening neighboring houses. A clerestory window opens to the east allowing views of the tops of the Catalina Mountains. Mullion less butt-jointed glazing was used on the north facade to strengthen the connectivity with the outdoors and provide unfettered views. A large steel beam spans across the space supporting the roof making the roof appear to float over the mullion-less glass below. Large retractable screens concealed in the ceiling provide privacy and solar control when needed. The existing patio porch framing was saved and covered with birch panel plywood to unite the interior and exterior. The framing is supported by steel wide-flange beams and concrete columns echoing the interior language. The new small house design allows the exterior patio to become an extension of the interior spaces encouraging indoor-outdoor living. Integral color concrete floors below, and birch soffits above, extend to the exterior breaking the conventional opaque boundary, blurring the line between interior and exterior. A large custom sliding door can be opened to strengthen the connectivity with the exterior spaces. The space now becomes an observatory in which one can experience the ever changing environment of the desert; the daily and annual changes of light; the blooming Palo Verdes in spring; and the spectacular lightning shows during the monsoons.

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