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June 2, 2009

Farmhouse Renovation Ideas and Pictures – Original Brick with Contemporary Wooden Extension

Amsterdam’s architecture firm SeARCH has put a really modern twist on this farmhouse renovation in Zutphen, Netherlands. The architects went about the task of transforming a traditional brick farmhouse into a modern residence, embracing contemporary living while still honoring the historical and spatial characteristics of the original structure and its surroundings. From the original T-shaped building, which included a livestock barn extending perpendicularly to the main house (hence the “T” form), the architects demolished the barn and replaced it with a new, modern extension enclosed in natural wood, with contemporary skylights and walls of windows. The original brick structure houses the living areas. Adjoining the main house and the new addition, an entrance and a large, open-concept kitchen lead into the depths of the extension, which houses a workroom, a garden area and guest accommodations. SeARCH
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March 19, 2009

Modern Home Renovations - contemporary glass roof frames unobstructed views of the sky

Small but sweet, the modern Mapledene Road Home designed by Platform 5 Architects makes the old new, cool and contemporary again. Located on Mapledene Road in a conservation area of Hackney, London, this unique, stylish house was in dire need of a renovation. "The property had been stripped of virtually all its period features, and had become run down and used as a 'crack den,' leaving it ripe for modernization," according to the architects. The home's main floor was opened up and extended to create an efficient visual and functional flow. The rear of the house is extended into the garden, enclosing a casual dining area and living and under a gorgeous contemporary glass roof framing unobstructed views of the sky. Platform 5 Architects.

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March 8, 2009

Modern Home Addition is ... in the garden

Located in a prestigious area of Ljubljana, Slovenia, the little modern H House designed by Bevk Perovic Arhitekti makes a big impression with outdoor lovers who can’t bring themselves to give up city life. Delivering the best of both worlds, House H was designed to include a new addition that connects the contemporary, urban design with its surrounding garden. In fact, the new addition is in the garden, separated from the main house and enclosed in glass. This living space is raised off the ground, creating the illusion of a home hovering above the grass. The shape itself is reminiscent of a stone, with its smooth white concrete exterior and an irregular, jagged profile. Bevk Perovic Arhitekti.
photo credit: M. Kambic

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March 1, 2009

Modern Home Architecture At Its Best - If only neighbors knew what's behind those old walls ...

Andrew Maynard Architects are the designers behind this gorgeous modern addition to a Victorian home in Melbourne, Australia. The inspired architecture of Vader House came by breaking a few rules. According to Andrew Maynard Architects, “The high boundary walls, built in disregard of existing height regulations long before such rules were created, permitted a non-standard height along the northern boundary. The roofline then abruptly turns to follow the dictated set-back lines, resulting in a playful and telling interpretation of planning rules.” This modern house design features huge expanses of glass that take the place of conventional walls, while traditionally exterior brick walls have become a fabulous trendy feature inside, reflecting the home’s modern, refined edge. The ultra-modern appeal continues in this home’s strong industrial style influences, such as its airy double-height living areas, the red-hot staircase, and cool steel chimneys. Light-filled living spaces blend practicality with high-end style. The home’s living, cooking, working and entertainment areas are all within view of one another. A playful use of color inside this contemporary house, along with the outdoor pool and al fresco courtyard, are an entertaining complement to the home’s sleek urban flavor. Andrew Maynard Architects
photo credit: Peter Bennetts

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1 Mar 2009 | Home Additions | Comments (0)

February 14, 2009

Tin Roof House in Switzerland

Herlach Hartmann Frommenwiler Architects (HHF) have updated this original 1957 Swiss-style house into a modern home with a unique, stand-out feature – a tin roof. The gleaming beacon stands as an ode to modern technology, constructed of wide sheets of copper-titanium-zinc alloy with a flattened ridge and a contemporary living space beneath. The modern apartment is not what you might expect to find in a 50-year-old house, never mind the fact that it’s stashed in the attic. But this does have its advantages – the roof’s unconventional shape allows for interesting interior architectural details, like the angled walls and pillars, while expansive windows create a bright and airy open-concept living space. HHF Architects.