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11 U.S. Cities Perfect for a Weekend Getaway

The Way to spend time: Cover as much as you can of the 1,200-acre Balboa Park, spend a day on Coronado Island, and finish each night with a sunset at Sunset Cliffs. Eat your fill of California burritos in Nico's Mexican Food, and drink your plenty of beer from breweries including Ballast Point, Mike Hess, Stone Brewing, and AleSmith. Proceed south of the border, too, with Turista Libre, which takes travelers to hyper-local areas in Tijuana and Valle de Guadalupe.

Denver, Colorado

The Way to spend your time: After checking into the Art Hotel, spend a day at the seven-story Denver Art Museum with Monet's Le Bassin des Nympheas and Paul Klee's Palace Partially Destroyed, followed by a meal at Avelina. On day two, take advantage of this recently revived Winter Park Express Ski Train, which goes from downtown Denver to Front Range's Winter Park Resort in two hours. Come warmer weather, head 16 kilometers west of downtown Denver to the almost 900-acre Red Rocks Park, that has miles of hiking trails, sandstone cliffs, and also a geologically shaped amphitheater that's hosted everyone from The Beatles to Stevie Nicks.

New Orleans, Louisiana

The Way to spend your time: Eat Shaya and Brennan's, each of which left our best restaurants in the entire word list, along with the latter of which has been firmly entrenched in the French Quarter as 1942. Crush a bag of beignets at Morning Call, which has considerably shorter lines compared to Cafe Du Monde--and pristine City Park views. When the sun sets, go beyond Bourbon Street, also do not miss music-driven evenings on Frenchmen Street, which has the Big Easy's most celebrated jazz.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to spend your time day in Fishtown, namely to wait in line for Pizzeria Beddia and crawl out of microbrewery into a microbrewery. A day of walking: Wander along North 3rd Street (duck into Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction) and East Passyunk (play a 60-minute' Escape the 80s' match ) before dinner in Michael Solomonov's Dizengoff or Zahav, where you'll dip into some of the best hummus in the nation. Finish at Hop Sing Laundromat, a somewhat-hidden cocktail bar and a rite of passage.

Baltimore, Maryland

The Way to spend your time: Eat your Way out of a new restaurant to the next before (shh) everybody puts in on the key: think Argentinean empanadas at Bar Vasquez; seafood risotto in Cosima; tea-smoked duck breast in Gunther & Co., and barbecue-flavored ice cream out of meals hallway R. House. Stroll off the moments across the historic Inner Harbor, and hop in an hour-long tour, by boat, of what has been deemed among the most underrated cities in the U.S. Catch a show at the gorgeous, refurbished Hippodrome Theatre. Allot three hours to the Baltimore Museum of Art, and get lost in Lexington Market, that will be like the Pike Place Market of Baltimore--if Pike Place was open since 1782, that's.

Portland, Maine

The Way to invest your time: Take the ferry to Peaks Island. Eat your weight in lobster rolls at Portland Lobster Company, and make sure to also hit Central Provisions, The Honey Paw, and Eventide Oyster Co., the"oyster bar of your dreams." (More than a dozen local craft breweries including Allagash and Rising Tide supply the drink; if you're sick of beer, attempt Portland Hunt & Alpine Club.) Walk panoramic Fore Street. Hop on a bicycle for a 6.5-mile flat loop of Portland, which sits on a peninsula, or spend a day" hiking" 70 miles of the increased city through Portland Trails. Push into Portland Head Light, a still-operational light station that has occupied its place five kilometers south of town because of 1791.

Nashville, Tennessee

How to spend your time: Start the day with a cup of house-roasted coffee at Crema. Shop 12 South for a souvenir: a customized pair of jeans from Imogene + willie, maybe, or handcrafted objects from White's Mercantile, a modern twist in an old-time general store curated by Hank Williams's granddaughter Holly. Eat sexy chicken from Hattie B. Honkytonk on Second Avenue at Robert's Western World, or Remain in the Gulch for bluegrass at The Station Inn. Spend two hours in the Frist Museum for Visual Arts, which was Nashville's central post office.

Charleston, S.C.

How to spend your own time: Take a walking tour of 18th-century architecture, and pick your preferred Georgian mansion from Rainbow Row or The Battery. Read a book under the 1,000-year-old, 1,700-square-foot Angel Oak Tree, and nap on the beach of Sullivan's Island. Make a booking at Husk. Possessing a fried chicken sandwich (or 3 ) in Leon's Oyster Shop--it's been known to make even the most severe vegetarian drop off the wagon, and no doubt contributed to Charleston being voted the most magnificent little city in the U.S. To burn those calories, walk into the middle of the Ravenel Bridge (1.25 miles) for sunset over the Cooper River--or say, hey, I'm on vacation, and have a cocktail on the roof of this Dewberry instead. Once the evening has entirely fallen, head within the centuries-old Dock Street Theatre for local and Broadway touring productions.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Way to spend your own time: Create artsy Lyndale, one of Airbnb's hottest areas of 2017, your foundation. Pay homage to hometown hero Prince in Paisley Park Museum one afternoon, or browse where the musician himself often shopped for music at indie store Electric Fetus. Lake hop: Lake Harriet, Lake CalhounLake, and Lake of the Isles are connected. Beer from Surly Brewing Company, dessert from Milkjam Creamery, and James-Beard award-winning Minnesotan cuisine in The Bachelor Farmer. Spend a couple of hours at the Walker Art Center, one of the nation's most excellent contemporary art museums. The American Swedish Institute is much more fun than it seems; and the Jucy Lucy from Matt's Bar--a beef patty with a core of molten cheese--is much better than it looks, intentional misspellings apart from

Madison, Wisconsin

The Way to spend your time: Bike 12 miles around Lake Monona. Make such as a Badger and wander some of those 20-plus miles of paths at the UW Arboretum (or, in winter, ski, snowshoe, or increase them), until filling up on fried cheese curds and Ale Asylum in Dotty Dumpling's Dowry. Take a 40-minute road trip to visit the New Glarus Brewing Company, which only awakens in Wisconsin. Take a 50-minute street trip to the shore and Ice-Age rock formations of the Driftless region. Get your art fix at the Chazen Museum of Art and the stunning, glass-walled Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Shop in the Saturday morning farmers' market on Capitol Square, reportedly the largest producer-only farmers' market in the nation. Eat dinner at Estrellón, and spare room for the Basque cake.

Louisville, Kentucky

How to spend time a sexy brown in The Brown Hotel. Walk the Old Louisville neighborhood, which allegedly has the most extensive collection of Victorian homes in the country. Pay tribute to The Louisville Lip in the Muhammad Ali Center. Take a trip to Maker's Mark and dip your bottle of Kentucky bourbon. Pop from the Speed Art Museum, fresh off a $50 million renovation and expansion. Do not miss a performance from the LGBT theater troupe Pandora Productions.

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Canadian Houses: New Residences in Canada

Canadian Houses, Residences in Canada, Property Photos, Buildings, Architect, Real Estate Designs

Canadian Houses : Residences

Key Contemporary Residential Architecture Developments in Canada, North America

post updated 3 October 2021

Houses in Canada

We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Canadian Houses. We aim to include buildings that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.

We cover completed buildings, new building designs, architectural exhibitions and architecture competitions across Canada. The focus is on contemporary Canadian residences but information on traditional buildings is also welcome.

Canada Architecture Design – chronological list

We have 1 page of Canadian residential architecture selections with links to hundreds of individual project pages.

New Canadian Houses

Contemporary Canadian Residences – latest additions to this page, arranged chronologically:

21 Sep 2021 Forest Glamp, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, Nova Scotia Design: Bourgeois / Lechasseur architectes photography : Adrien Williams + Maxime Brouillet Forest Glamp, Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

16 Sep 2021 Out(side)In House, Scarborough Bluffs, Ontario Architecture: Atelier RZLBD photograph : Borzu Talaie Out(side)In House in Ontario As nature seeps through a crack of a stone, or as from a wound of one’s heart blooms a new, unforeseen joy and peace, a nameless empty room becomes a sanctuary, a small universe, whereone’s soul can truly rest. Located near Scarborough Bluffs, the panoramic horizon of Lake Ontario, Out(side)In House offers a void that leads the inhabitants to see the inner horizon, suggesting life inits deeper meaning.

Sep 17, 2021 Kennebec Lakehouse, Arden, Ontario Design: Zerafa Studio Llc. photo : Tom Arban Kennebec Lakehouse in Ontario Kennebec Lakehouse is a year-round vacation home located on Kennebec Lake, a finger-lake in Arden Ontario. The 2.8 acre site is defined by its dramatic topography, sloping down from the roadway to Kennebec Lake from south to north.

Aug 5, 2021 Saltbox Passive House, Bromont, Québec Design: Atelier L’Abri photo : Raphaël Thibodeau Saltbox Passive House, Bromont The Saltbox Passive House is a primary residence designed for a family of four and built on the southern flank of Mont Gale in Bromont, in the Eastern Townships. The 3,100 sq. ft. single-family home, built on three levels, sits in a meadow at the edge of a wooded, protected area on a 2.5-acre lot.

23 Jul 2021 The Monocular, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia Design: RHAD Architects photo : Julian Parkinson Monocular House, Chester Basin The Monocular was designed to choreograph one’s experience of the dramatic waterfront site. Thus, it was treated as a Monocular, framing the view of the Basin beyond.

22 Jun 2021 Lake of Bays Cottage, Lambton Shores, Ontario Architecture: Altius Architecture photograph : Greg Van Riel Photography Lake of Bays Cottage, Muskoka, Ontario A longtime client of Altius, the owners of this residence started looking for a cottage home in 2007. After four years exploring Ontario cottage country, they purchased Lake of Bays Cottage from a colleague but immediately began to doubt their decision. However, this doubt quickly melted away after they had spent their first summer there.

8 Apr 2021 Black Point Residence, Black Point, Halifax, Nova Scotia Design: Peter Braithwaite Studio photograph : Yurii Suhov Black Point Residence, Halifax, Nova Scotia This expansive Black Point Residence was designed for a retired couple looking for a summer home where their extended family could all gather and spend time together. Located in the harsh climate of the Northumberland Strait in Black Point, Nova Scotia, the architectural design pushes the limit of maritime vernacular seaside fishing and boat sheds.

1 Apr 2021 Kahshe Lake Cottage, The Muskoka Region, Ontario Architects: Solares Architecture photograph : Nanne Springer Kahshe Lake Cottage, Muskoka Region The story of Kahshe Lake Cottage started in 1987, when architect Tom Knezic’s parents bought the water-access property and built a small bunkie as a temporary shelter. Their goal was to then design and build their dream family cottage. When the 1989 recession hit, their plans went on hold.

Mar 29, 2021 MTR Residence, Mont-Tremblant Design: Alain Carle Architect photograph : Félix Michaud MTR Residence, Mont-Tremblant Québec Located on Lac Tremblant, one of Québec’s most highly esteemed lakes, the site presented features as spectacular as they were restrictive. Very steep terrain and high rock cliffs allowed few options for implementation or traffic on the site. A very large flat rock cap on the edge of the lake was chosen as “level 0” and allowed creation of the MTR Residence project’s anchoring identity.

4 Apr, 2021 Elm House, Tupper School District, Halifax, Nova Scotia Design: Peter Braithwaite Studio photo : Julian Parkinson Elm House, Halifax Home, Nova Scotia This house displayed great potential for the young family who had recently purchased the property. Over the decades, this residence had been the subject of a number of poorly executed renovations.

14 Apr 2021 Sandy Cove House, Digby, southwestern Nova Scotia Design: Habit Studio with houdinidesign Architects photo : Bridget Havercroft Sandy Cove House in Nova Scotia Sandy Cove House is a large two-storey timber frame house that reflects the form and layout of a traditional Nova Scotia barn. The client, who was inhabiting only the second floor, wanted to transform the main level from a garage and utility room into valuable living space.

13 Mar 2021 Smith Bay House, Prince Edward County, Southern Ontario Design: Solares Architecture photo : Nanne Springer Smith Bay House, Prince Edward County Smith Bay House, located on a flat stretch of land just a stone’s throw from the water, is an embodiment of serenity and style. A young Toronto family dreamed of a new sustainable home in the countryside, and Smith Bay House delivers that getaway.

Yakisugi House, Calgary, Alberta Architects: Alloy Homes Incorporated photo : Joel Klassen Yakisugi House, Calgary Property A phenomenal custom home whose every angle is designed to frame beautiful views to the downtown skyline. A 20′ grade difference between the street and back alley led to some unique architectural solutions including a detached garage with tunnel and green roof.

4 Feb 2021 Gouldburn Modern, Ottawa Design: Shean Architects photo : Younes Bounhar – Doublespace Photography Gouldburn Modern House, Ottawa The Gouldburn Modern displays a harmony between new and old, where an addition at both the front and the rear offer a creative way to emphasize the connection of traditional form and modern materiality. The interior of the home was renovated utilizing a clean and pure palette to brighten the home.

12 Jan 2021 Fold House, Southern Ontario Architect: PARTISANS photograph : PARTISANS Fold House, Hamilton, Ontario Fold House is a residential property in Hamilton, Ontario that “folds” into the contours of a hillside through its undulating wood and steel structure. The two-story residence is concealed through the land’s topography with the pool pavilion nestled into the lower part of the hill and features an eighty foot long by ten foot tall sliding glass facade that provides sweeping views from a burrowed vantage point.

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New Canadian Homes 2020

16 Dec 2020 Lambton Farmhouse, Lambton Shores, Ontario Architecture: Shean Architects photograph : Chris Berg Lambton Farmhouse, Ontario Lambton Farmhouse is located in the fields of Southern Ontario, sits a modern farmhouse. The form takes influence from the gradual slopes that the surrounding landscape forms. Tiered levels offer optimal views of the exterior, where large windows are placed to allow for natural light to enter many sides of each space within.

8 Dec 2020 Le Littoral, La Malbaie, Québec Design: Architecture49 photo : Stéphane Brügger Le Littoral Residence, La Malbaie A couple passionate about gastronomy and great lovers of Charlevoix dreamed of designing a contemporary residence in this exceptional natural setting. This was to both enjoy a pied-à-terre in the region, but also to create a high-end tourist home where families, friends, or colleagues could gather.

26 Nov, 2020 Maison Koya, Saint-Sauveur Design: Alain Carle Architecte photo : Raphael Thibodeau Maison Koya, Saint-Sauveur The Maison Koya site is part of a real estate development on the approaches to the town of Saint-Sauveur in the Laurentians. This area is in Montréal’s second ring of outlying communities, where the occupants have chosen to settle to combine a lifestyle in a natural setting (in the mountains) with the conveniences of a small regional town.

18 Nov 2020 Double Header House , Victoria, British Columbia Design: D’Arcy Jones Architects photo © Sama Jim Canzian Double Header House, Victoria, BC Double Header House was designed to be both open and private, while bold and modest. This single building has two units. Designed for three generations to live side-by-side, the units are separated by interlocking private courtyards, a common stair and air-locks.

17 Nov 2020 Forest House I, Bolton-Est, Eastern Townships, QC Design: Natalie Dionne Architecture photo : Raphaël Thibodeau Forest House I, Eastern Townships Forest House I is the latest work by Montréal-based studio, Natalie Dionne Architecture. The firm has earned widespread praise over the years for its contextual approach, its creativity, and its attention to detail. Forest House I adds to a rich portfolio of original, residential homes, equal parts urban and rural.

26 Oct 2020 Blackwood Studio, Hinchinbrooke

20 Oct 2020 Cowley Avenue House, Ottawa

8 Oct 2020 Wendover House, Ottawa

31 Jul 2020 Chester Cottage in Nova Scotia

14 Jul 2020 Portland Residence in Mont-Royal, Québec

4 Jun 2020 Lake Huron Summer House, Ontario Architects: Saota photograph : Adam Letch Lake Huron Summer House in Ontario This summer house is set on the banks of Lake Huron in a small, remote Canadian town about an hour’s drive from London, Ontario.

14 May 2020 Abacus House on Bras d’Or Lake, Nova Scotia

4 May 2020 103, Land House in Meaford, Ontario

24 Apr 2020 La Frangine Residence Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury

22 Apr 2020 Lakeside Cabin in Lac-Brome, Quebec

31 Mar 2020 Ravine House near Don River Watershed

4 Feb 2020 Rodeo Drive House, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Architects: Alloy Homes Incorporated photograph : Joel Klassen Rodeo Drive House in Calgary, Alberta This family home is built on a small, triangular lot that was considered virtually unusable. Situated atop a ridge overlooking the Calgary Stampede Grandstand, the views are magnificent from the upper floors.

1 Feb 2020 Modern Farmhouse, Calgary, Alberta Architects: Alloy Homes Incorporated photograph : Joel Klassen Modern Farmhouse near Calgary, Alberta The architecture is inspired by the simple lines and humble materials of the adjacent working ranch.

31 Jan 2020 River’s Edge House, Calgary Architects: Alloy Homes Incorporated photo : Joel Klassen River’s Edge House in Calgary, Alberta This new Canadian family home was designed and built to feel like it had been a part of the neighbourhood for years. The property is wrapped in low-maintenance natural materials designed to weather gently and enhance its character over the years.

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New Canadian Houses 2019

5 Nov 2019 The River Cabins, Wheatley River, Prince Edward County Design: Nine Yards Studio photograph : Tamzin Gillis, Nine Yards Studio Prince Edward County Buildings The smallest province in Canada, Prince Edward Island is celebrated for its vibrant arts and culture scene and is renowned for culinary experiences featuring world-class seafood and produce.

21 Jun 2019 Muskoka Boathouse in Ontario

16 Jun 2019 Pilon-Hébert Residence in Potton, Québec

11 Jun 2019 Powder Snow House in Bromont, Québec

28 May 2019 Hatley House in Québec

14 May 2019 Church Residence in Frelighsburg, Québec

17 Apr 2019 Gazing House in Scarborough Junction, Toronto

20 Mar 2019 Residence Le Nid on the St. Lawrence River, Quebec

17 Mar 2019 Dans l’Escarpement in Saint-Faustin-Lac-Carré

30 Jan 2019 La Barque Residence in Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm

11 Dec 2018 TRIPTYCH House in Wentworth-Nord, Quebec

3 Dec 2018 Friesen Wong House in Okanagan, British Columbia

2 Dec 2018 Shelter on a Rock in Racine, Québec

14 Nov 2018 Long Horizontals House in Petite-Rivière-Saint-François

2 Oct 2018 Vallée du Parc Residence in Shawinigan, Québec

16 May 2018 Gulf Islands Residence, Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, western Canada Architects: RUFproject photograph : Ivan Hunter Gulf Islands Residence

20 Feb 2018 La Cornette House, Township of Cleveland, Québec, Eastern Canada Architects: YH2 photo © Francis Pelletier La Cornette House in the Township of Cleveland Built on the slope of a small hill, La Cornette is a country house open to the pastoral landscape that surrounds it. Under a soaring roof resembling a nun’s cornet wimple is a roomy dwelling modelled on traditional Quebec houses of old that lodged large families and their relatives.

19 Feb 2018 La Luge Cabin, La Conception, in the Laurentides region of Quebec Architects: YH2 photography © Francis Pelletier La Luge in La Conception Mostly dedicated to the enjoyment of Quebec’s winter, La Luge is a secondary home lying in the midst of the forest. Nestled on its site, surrounded by dense vegetation preserving the house’s privacy, La Luge integrates a private spa which occupies almost a third of the useable area, adding on to the traditional countryside living spaces.

16 Feb 2018 Window on the Lake, Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, Mauricie region, province of Quebec Architects: YH2 photography © Francis Pelletier Window on the Lake in Saint-Élie-de-Caxton The house stands on the site of an old family cottage, just steps away from the shores of Lac Plaisant in the Mauricie region. Thanks to its simplicity, restraint and refinement, the project embodies the architect’s attempt to capture the essence of cottage life – a wooden home designed for vacations and enabling true communion with nature.

9 Feb 2018 Sky House, Stoney Lake, Ontario Design: Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster photography : Doublespace Photography Sky House on Stoney Lake Negotiating the steep topography of a lake-side site, this holiday house consists of two volumes stacked on one another. The lower volume nestles into the landscape so that it is barely visible as one first approaches the house.

6 Feb 2018 The Wooden Wing, Lac-Supérieur, Quebec Design: YH2 architecture photography : David Marien-Landry The Wooden Wing in Lac-Supérieur The Wooden Wing is a large cottage on the shores of Lac Supérieur, in Quebec’s Laurentians. The house is perched on a sizeable outcrop of granite bedrock, giving it a commanding yet intimate view of the lake and Mont Tremblant, on the other side.

4 Feb 2018 Withrow Laneway House, Calgary, Alberta Architects: Studio North photo : Mark Erickson Withrow Laneway House in Calgary Affordable housing in a thriving city like Calgary is a challenge for many, not the least for two newly graduated professionals starting a design studio with big dreams and a limited budget. We see alleys as a new place for community and dwelling. This project offers an opportunity to save one of Calgary’s heritage houses and to build an affordable, compact living space in the inner city.

19 Jan 2018 Indigo Lane House, Whistler, British Columbia, western Canada Design: Stark Architecture Ltd. photo © Krista Jahnke New House in Whistler, BC A crazy site! But one of the greatest things about Architecture is having lots of constraints. The more constraints, the more inventive you have to be. The site drops steeply from the road, almost a 25 ft sheer drop down to a flat site, with retaining walls below.

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If you wish to build porches on your home, it will be necessary to understand the porch coverings you intend to have, so you will end up with the Local possible roof design, styles and type.

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Some significant factors should be considered in determining the type of porch roof and the porch roof’s style and design, and that includes the existing roof style of your home and the home’s configuration. Porch lightings, columns, railings, landscaping, and furniture are also crucial factors to be incorporated in the design of your porch roof.

There are a variety of porch styles and designs, but make sure it compliments your house.

GABLE PORCH ROOF

This is the most common style of porch roof in America. It is compatible with different types of houses. Its simple style, usually made of a triangle-shaped roof, makes it look nice with either a colonial style or Cape Cod style home. The triangle is wide, rather than tall. This roof overhangs the porch’s side, letting the water run off from the roof. A Gable Porch roof can cover a wide area, while remaining durable. Two posts reinforce the roof end, so it will not be attached to the house. The support posts can also add to the appeal of the house and can help show a welcoming appearance.

This requires only simple roof framing, no need for jack rafters and valleys.

Shed style Porch Roof. It is a roof with a sloping surface attached to the upper end of the house wall. This can be usually seen on a porch deck or n a long, narrow porch . Its design is shallow to compliment the design of a house. If the area of the porch is too deep, the house roof line will look somewhat high and out of place.

This is also a simple one, because it only requires removing a small section of the siding to fasten in the wall framing a rafter ledger.

Hip Porch roof. It is quite a complex one. This porch roof has roof sides sloping down the walls and are all equally angled. Gables are not present here, and the slope is gentle. The roof shape looks like a pyramid, which can be usually seen in cottage homes, bungalow homes, and ranch-style homes. The hip porch roof extends past the wall of a house, creating a visually appealing slant or slope. This is largely self-supported, so even a small post for support will do.

Installing this roofing is easy. What makes it complicated is the maintenance of the open vaulted ceiling located in the interior. The additional supports and bracing of this roof are often hidden. But when there are exposed structural elements, finish carpentry will be required in combination with its framing.

A detached type of roof is easier to build, because the framing and matching of roof pitches in the house is easier to install.

A mansard roof, which is also used on porches, is a hip roof variation and is ideal for two story houses, with window placements incapable of having a gable roof or continuous shed.

Shed and Gable roofs combined. This is made possible through incorporating the gable pitches on half of the porch footprint and finishing the rest with the shed roof.

FLAT PORCH ROOF

These are compatible with flat fronted houses. The roofs are straight and flat across the front of the house. At first glance, it will look like straight forward, but if you look around, there are houses with bay windows and pitched roofs and an extension of the porch with flat roofing.

However, a flat porch roof will not be ideal in geographical areas with snow, so it will be necessary to consider checking local codes within the area before considering this roof.

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A great design for the front porch should be compatible, functional, architectural, and must be overall appealing. A front roof should appear as if it’s part of the whole, not just a simple addition. It should integrate the feel and style of your home. The roofing design often depends on your personal preferences and your home’s style.

Adding a front porch on your house will not only give appeal, but will also create great space. There are lots of front porch roof ideas you can find. It may be simple pull-back awnings or a wooden roof. Most homeowners who prefer free standing porch roofs settle on roofed pergola structures. It is composed of vertical pillars that serve as the support for the roof. For those who wish to have a solid roof, a gazebo can be an ideal choice. If you are planning to spend most of your time relaxing on your front porch, screening can also be advisable.

If you have a ranch style house, some of these porch roof ideas might be considerable.

RANCH HOME WITH FLAT ROOF DESIGN

A flat roof is the least expensive you can have. It may look so simple, but when combined with other facets of the porch, it will surely look amazing. A front porch might be placed in the center over the front door or to the left or right of the door.

RANCH HOME WITH SHED TYPE OF ROOF

A shed style of roof can make a seamless transition from the main house roof. You can locate this anywhere alongside the front of your house to give a different perspective. The staircase can also be placed in a different location to change the overall design of your porch.

RANCH HOME WITH GABLE ROOF

The slope and height of the gable will typically be determined by the main roof’s height and the porch width. The design can be adjusted, so the architectural requirements will be met. The specific location of the front roof porch can also create a difference in the overall design.

The gable design can also produce a heavy appearance. This would happen if the gable’s slope is steep, rather than lean. Note that a gable roof’s slope can also be designed to match a contemporary style. You can also prefer a rounded entryway to give a more open feel.

FRONT PORCH ROOF STYLES

Whether you are working with a covered back porch or a small front porch, choosing the right roofing style should also be considered with your decorative finishes. Consider your roofing style, while deciding what type of décor style and architectural theme you want to bring into your space. From a starkly traditional style to a modern one, the options for porch roofing styles are endless.

The following are just some of the front porch roofing styles that are common in most households. Just be creative enough, and surely, the space will end up incredibly good.

RUSTIC PORCH

It makes use of gable roof.

Veranda porch. It makes use of bay style, which is three-sided, framed against the exterior of a home. The ceiling will be flat bead board with crown molding. This will be constructed with fiber cement with arches that are custom fabricated, utilizing a PVC sheet.

CRAFTSMAN PORCH.

Its features are similar to the veranda porch. The only difference is that it utilizes the shed style porch roof.

Tuscan Porch. It also utilizes bay style.

TRADITIONAL PORCH

This style utilizes the flat roof created as a low pitch and is common in traditional architecture.

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Most Popular House Styles That Attract More Buyers

There are various architectural house styles which are popular this year. They can attract fast house buyers as well. But there are some styles which are considered old and unpopular. Those houses do not sell quickly as compared to the popular styles.

There are various house styles like Ranch style house, American colonial, Victorian house, Greek Revival architecture, and Dutch colonial revival architecture. Among these various styles, the popular ones which attract more and faster house buyers are:

1. Ranch Style House

This architectural style became popular in the late 1920s. These are basically single-story houses. They are very popular because you can personalize them according to your own choices. They have an open floor plan. Ranch style attracts more fast house buyers.

2. Traditional

The traditional style houses do not have a defined architectural style. It can come in various sizes and stories. Since it is traditional, the house will have a formal dining room and fireplaces.

3. Contemporary

The contemporary house style is very popular especially this year. Because these houses are built with sustainable materials like granite countertops. They have large windows which brighten up the house. They attract more fast house buyers than other houses.

4. Condo

Basically, a Condo is present in a large complex. People prefer Condos because they get to enjoy common facilities in the building. They will have a common pool and work out rooms.

5. Townhouse

You can easily identify a townhouse. They are closely built houses with tall and narrow structures. They have usually 2-3 stories. These houses share one or more walls with one another.

6. Bungalow

It is the most common house style. It has a single story and can include a small attic. These houses are very popular, especially in the US.

7. Tudor

You might have seen those cottages illustrated in children story books. They are basically Tudor houses which are very popular in reality. They have wooden framing and are built with simple materials like stone and brick.

8. Colonial

These are basically symmetrical homes with two or three stories. They have a well-centered entryway and an equal number of windows on both sides. These types of homes have remained popular for a long time.

There are 4 styles which do not sell quickly:

9. Cape Cod

This architectural style is inspired by Britain’s cottages. They usually have steeper roofs and larger chimneys. This is an old architectural style and is not very popularly bought today.

10. Art Deco

These houses have flat roofs and walls with rounded corners. This is not a popular architectural style for houses.

11. Dutch Colonial

This type of house can resemble a barn. It has become an unpopular style in 2018. Most people now look for contemporary and modern houses instead of Dutch Colonials.

12. Greek Revival

As the name says, this style is inspired by Greek architecture. This is not a popular style since it requires a large house. It has tall columns and pediments. Unless you can afford a large estate, Greek Revival homes are not the best choice.

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Find These Hidden Architectural Gems of Copenhagen

Copenhagen is justly famous for its architecture, including historic palaces, churches, and stunning contemporary structures. These are well-documented, and all worth a visit.

But beyond the famous historic landmarks and highly-touted recent works by starchitects (that’s a new portmanteau for you!), the Danish capital is home to many other attractive and interesting buildings that provide insights into the city’s history.

In that spirit, we present six buildings you probably haven’t heard of yet. They span four centuries and a variety of architectural styles and uses. All are located in the central part of the city and the design of each offers clues to the economic, social, religious, and political forces that have shaped Copenhagen.

Here are a few of our favorite lesser-known architectural gems of Copenhagen:

Amagertorv 6 (1616)

Located in Copenhagen’s main pedestrian shopping district, Amagertorv 6 is primarily known as the home of the Royal Copenhagen porcelain store facing the street and Royal Smushi Cafe, situated in the courtyard. But look to the upper part of the building and you’ll see gabled roofs, a patterned brick facade, stone and metal detailing, and panels bearing the years 1616 and 1898.

Mathias Hansen, who later became mayor of Copenhagen, built this as his house in 1616. It is an example of Christian IV-style architecture, named for the monarch who promoted a Scandinavian version of Dutch Renaissance design. Unlike most other remaining buildings from that era, such as Rosenborg Castle, this is a rare surviving private structure.

In 1898, Amagertorv 6 underwent a major renovation. This included adding larger ground floor windows and removing some facade ornamentation that had been added in 1852.

Royal Copenhagen Store

Amagertorv 6 1160 København K

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Sat 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sun 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Royal Smushi Cafe

Amagertorv 6, courtyard 1160 København K

Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Fri & Sat 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Sun 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

St. Ansgar Cathedral (1842)

Church spires are a defining feature of the Copenhagen skyline and many churches occupy prominent locations in the city. As a church without a spire, it’s therefore not surprising that St. Ansgar Cathedral is usually overlooked when the the city’s notable churches are listed.

The church stands out in other ways, with attractive artwork set against restrained brick walls. Most striking are the five large zinc statues set in niches on the facade. They depict Old Testament prophets, each holding items typically associated with them. Isaiah has a book; Moses has the Ten Commandments; David has a crown and a harp; Aaron has a censer (incense burner); and Elijah has a staff.

As a Catholic church in officially Protestant Denmark, St. Ansgar was not permitted to have towers or bells at the time of its construction in 1842. Street-facing windows were not included due to hostility from authorities, and the only site available was a narrow plot located between two large buildings. In a literal sense, the church’s inconspicuous location and low profile are evidence of this religious intolerance.

St Ansgar Cathedral

Bredgade 64 1260 København K

Ahlefeldtsgade 16 (1879)

Just west from the bustling core of Copenhagen lies an area with a more open, airy feel, and large buildings to match the wider streets.

In the mid-1800s, Copenhagen removed fortifications that enclosed the city, enabling its expansion into open land. New boulevards and parks were established. Over the following decades, these were lined with grand structures designed in a variety of historically-inspired styles.

One good example of this is the five-story building at Ahlefeldtsgade 16, which faces onto Ørsted Park. Both were completed in 1879 and have a Parisian character. The building features an array of Neoclassical details and a small tower anchoring its corner.

The facade includes satyr faces placed as window keystones. Satyrs were woodland creatures in Greek mythology (their Roman equivalent are fauns) blending human and horse or goat features, and they were commonly used as building adornments in this period throughout Europe.

Satyrs are particularly appropriate here given the park setting, landscaped with trees and lakes. The park also includes several statues of satyrs.

Originally built as a residential house, Ahlefeldtsgade 16 is now used for offices.

Ahlefeldtsgade 16

1359 København K

Mosendalgård (1930)

On the edge of the north Copenhagen neighborhood of Nørrebro stands Mosendalgård, a house representing a transitional moment when historically-inspired architectural styles were on the wane. Art Deco’s influence was at its zenith and Modernism was gaining popularity.

Mosendalgård has a predominantly red brick, flat facade, except at the top floor, with copper with diamond-shaped grooves. The whole thing is capped by a sloped roof rising to a flat top. Although not a total break from historical influences, there is a more restrained approach here. There are no gabled roofs or satyrs. The building’s architect, Alfred Skjøt-Pedersen, endorsed “Modern” architecture but criticized some of his colleagues for not taking account of a building’s surroundings.

Indeed, what is most notable about Mosendalgård is not its simplified design, but that it is decorated with a series of concrete relief panels above the entrances and on the highly visible center section. For a theme, Skjøt-Pedersen used Greek mythology but with an Art Deco aesthetic – silhouettes and low relief – rather than a more ornate, high relief style characteristic of Neoclassicism. There are other Art Deco elements as well, such as geometric patterns on the window and door framing.

This a rare example of Art Deco in Denmark, which soon embraced the austere International Style and left artistic embellishments to the past.

Mosendalgård

Rosenørns Allé 16 & l8 / Julius Thomsens Gade 12 & 14 1634 København V

Lagkagehuset (1931)

A full-block building facing a public square on one side and a canal on another, Lagkagehuset (literally “Layer Cake House”) was one of the first Modernist International Style buildings in Copenhagen. Its unadorned facade, with alternating horizontal bands of white and yellow, inspired the playful name.

The building was a city-funded development providing affordable housing and intended to revitalize the area, having replaced a women’s prison. It sparked a heated debate, with many criticizing it as ugly – not helped by the fact that it was also over budget – prompting its architect Edvard Thomsen to publish a lengthy defense. Danes soon embraced minimalist architecture and nicknamed the style “Funkis,” not as in “funky” but as a shorthand for “Functionalism.”

Ironically, although Lagkagehuset is a Funkis pioneer, one of its best known features is a piece of applied art one might expect on a Neoclassical building. Christianshavns Apotek, a pharmacy founded in 1707, moved here when the building opened and still remains to this day. Its trademark is a unicorn head sculpture affixed above the corner entrance. This adornment wasn’t tacked on later; it’s shown in Thomsen’s plans.

Why a unicorn? No one knows for sure, but most likely it refers to the Unicorn Bastion, fortifications that were located nearby when the business started.

If the name or sight of the Layer Cake House triggers a taste for something sweet, worry not. It also houses Lagkagehuset bakery, which borrowed its name from the building long after it was constructed. It is now a popular chain and has locations all over town.

Christianshavns Apotek

Torvegade 47 1400 København K

Lagkagehuset

Torvegade 45 1400 København K

Krøyers Plads (2017)

In recent years, Copenhagen has become a hotspot for ultra-contemporary building designs. Its award-winning new architecture, however, includes buildings that pay homage to the city’s rich heritage. Consider Krøyers Plads, a waterfront development in a historic warehouse area.

Located in Christianshavn, it is a three-building apartment complex with red brick facades and sloped clay roofs that echo the color and texture of neighboring warehouses. Rather than a historic replica, it is a creative reinterpretation of past forms with a fresh look, including large windows and balconies. Completed in 2017, it is the product of a collaboration between COBE architects and Vilhelm Lauritzen Arkitekter A/S.

Nearby buildings include a 1760s warehouse formerly used for trade with Greenland. It ss now home to North Atlantic House (Nordatlantens Brygge in Danish), a cultural center featuring art from all the Nordics, especially Greenland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, and Finland.

The Krøyers Plads design, which was selected after a series of previous plans provoked strong community opposition, has received numerous accolades including an Architizer A+ Award, selected by a jury in a New York-based global competition.

Krøyers Plads

Strandgade 85-87 1401 Købehavn K

North Atlantic House

Strandgade 91 1401 København K

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New roof and clerestories bring light into renovated Texas bungalow by Murray Legge Architecture

Removing interior walls and expanding the roofline of this bungalow in Austin, Texas, allowed Murray Legge Architecture to create a light-filled living space for a local newspaper editor and her family.

The interior renovation of Skyview was completed in 2015 for the editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, Emily Ramshaw, and her filmmaker husband David Hartstein.

They wanted to combine kitchen, living and dining functions into an open-concept living space at the centre of their home. Previously, these rooms were all separate.

"This typical Austin 1940s bungalow was strategically remodelled to transform an awkward arrangement of dark, low-ceilinged rooms into a single continuous space with kitchen, dining, and living areas," according to Murray Legge Architecture.

Opening up these spaces had an important impact on the general layout of the 1,300-square-foot (120-square-metre) home, since visitors enter directly into the main social space.

To give the room a loftier feeling, the architects expanded the previously pitched roof to form a flat plane. Exposed wooden structural joists were left bare, drawing the eye upwards.

"Stick frame construction is the most common building system used in residential construction, and its inherent beauty and elegance is often hidden, buried underneath sheetrock and other finish materials," said the architects.

"For this project we wanted to reveal and work with the stick framing as a finished product and to allow it to shape the character of the interior space."

New clerestory windows bring in a consistent, even light throughout the day, and sliding glass walls at the back of the home open out onto the yard. Another tall, narrow window was added to the street-facing side of the property.

This feature hints at the renovation while protecting the integrity of the front facade. "The couple was determined to maintain the modest and understated character of the Austin streetscape while being able to create an open and contemporary interior," Murray Legge Architecture said.

In addition to the functional kitchen layout and open living space, the architects also included ample storage along the side walls. Custom cabinetry is used to fit books, plants, and a television.

Murray Legge has also completed a pool house that uses surrounding trees as structural supports for a broad canopy. Recent renovation projects in the state of Texas range from a concrete bungalow that was expanded into a three-bedroom home and guesthouse to a hotel in Austin that uses an existing stone building to provide an affordable alternative to the city's many boutique hotels.

Photography is by Whit Preston.

Craig McMahon renovates concrete bungalow in San Antonio for his family

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Studio B wraps elevated Aspen home in zinc and glass

American firm Studio B faced challenging site conditions while conceiving this contemporary Colorado dwelling that sits atop a concrete plinth.

The Zale Residence is situated on a sloped, angular property in the mountain town of Aspen. Located within walking distance to downtown, the home enjoys "ample sunshine and great views to Aspen Mountain".

The property faces an active street and is bound on three sides by neighbouring buildings.

In response to the site conditions, the architects elevated the home off the ground – a strategy that enabled privacy and views for the occupants, while also conforming to a building restriction.

"A constrained property, a complex history and a one-storey requirement define this 2,500-square-foot (232-square-metre) residence," said Studio B, a firm with offices in Aspen and Boulder, Colorado.

The home consists of flat-roofed, zinc-clad volumes that sit atop a plinth made of board-formed concrete. One side of the ground level is occupied by a garage.

A concrete stairway with glass walls leads to the front entrance, which delivers visitors into a central corridor.

The corridor connects two wings. One contains the kitchen, living room and master suite, and the other houses two bedrooms and a family room. The wings wrap around a compact courtyard at the rear.

Interior rooms feature floor-to-glass windows, which usher in ample daylight.

"Sectional differences and an open-plan capture natural light throughout, with the hidden rear terrace embraced by the architecture," the team said.

For the interior decor, the team used charcoal overtones to complement the exterior material palette.

Finishes include light-textured porcelain floors, grey-veined marble and premium drywall. To add warmth, wire-brushed cypress was used for ceilings and interior doors.

The home is also filled with art that "reflect the clients love of travel".

Other residential projects by Studio B include an addition to a Colorado riverside home wrapped in weathered wooden boards.

Oppenheim Architecture celebrates imperfections of La Muna chalet in Aspen during renovation

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Wooden Annex by Tsuruta Architects

Wooden Annex London House Renovation, Tsuruta Architects, Modern English Property Photos

Wooden Annex by Tsuruta Architects, London

15 Sep 2021

Design: Tsuruta Architects

Location: London, England, UK

Photos by Tim Crocker

Wooden Annex London House Extension

Tsuruta Architects fully refurbished the existing 1950’s end of terrace house and extended it with the addition of a single-story timber annex. The large garden came with 9 different adjacent landowners and three beloved mature trees, all of which influenced the proposal. The tree root protection zones on the site determined the use of screw piles and the consequent idea of an entirely timber building, including the foundations.

The client’s wishes didn’t initially fit with the existing long and narrow site. They wanted to be able to interact with people in the dining area as well as in the living room whilst cooking in the kitchen. So we placed the kitchen next to the living area through a new large side opening from the existing house and the dining area positioned in front of the kitchen, projecting it out of the main house and setting it in the garden.

The main house was reconfigured with the insertion of new stairs which significantly improved the circulation to the upper level and provides more spacious bathrooms.

Tsuruta Architects have customised the structure and set out the construction sequence at the design stage instead of using the more common CLT system, a method prepared by a manufacturer or a conventional wood frame system. Our structure, a slab-on-stud arrangement uses a waffle slab fabricated from plywood sheets that span in both directions. This reduces at least 30% of the volume of timber used to form the roof compared to traditional timber joists or a CLT slab.

Between the posts, a ply-formed cassette that contains insulation and a vapor sheet is inserted for bracing, built using a prefabricated flat-pack assembly method. This structure is laid over the acetylated wood foundation ring beam which avoids the need for concrete foundations.

The same wood was used to form the external envelope, posts, feather edge boards, windows, and even roof copings, which allowed for the sharing of off-cut pieces between components. Over 1222 individual pieces were produced digitally for the structure and envelope which were assembled on-site using traditional carpenters skills.

If the annex had been built using conventional brick and steel construction then the embodied CO2 would have been 70%* more, it also used less timber in comparison with conventional methods. Our positive step is marginal, however, small domestic projects dominate the majority of the UK construction output, so the communal contribution could be significant. *10386 Kg Co2 (brick+ steel+ concrete footing version) against 3075 Kg Co2 (Wooden Annex)

Wooden Annex London – Building Information

Location: London, England, UK Client: Private Year: 2019

Architect practice: Tsuruta Architects Tsuruta Architects Structural engineer: Karsten Weise Contractor: JK London Construction Ltd

Photography and Video : Tim Crocker Video Edit: Ramon Bloomberg Sound: Seiko Tsuruta

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Bestor Architecture creates Malibu beach home for Beastie Boys rapper

US firm Bestor Architecture has overhauled rundown buildings in an exclusive southern California neighbourhood to create a spacious, beach-style residence for musician Mike D from the Beastie Boys.

The Malibu Beach House is located in Point Dume, a promontory that juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Known for its scenic beaches and rocky coves, the exclusive area is dotted with a variety of homes, from ranch-style dwellings to sprawling estates. Other celebrities who live on the peninsula include musician Bob Dylan and actress Julia Roberts.

New York-born rapper Mike D – or Michael Louis Diamond, who cofounded hip-hop group the Beastie Boys – discovered a large, flat property in Point Dume that contained a rundown three-bedroom house and several guest cottages. His aim was to preserve the buildings, but update them to accommodate an active family that loves the beach. He, his wife and two children formerly lived in central Los Angeles.

"Mike D enlisted architect Barbara Bestor to devise a haven that celebrates the best of California living," the team said. "His goal, rather than tear down the buildings, was to unite and logically connect what had become a hodgepodge of nondescript buildings."

Architect Barbara Bestor, who started her eponymous LA-based studio in 1995, worked together with the client whom she had known for years to devise a renovation plan that would result in a contemporary, beach-style home. The Bestor team handled the architecture and collaborated with Mike D on the interior design.

For the main dwelling, an existing gabled roof was removed and replaced with a standing-seam metal roof. The white board-and-batten siding on the exterior walls was retained and refurbished.

Inside, the team reconfigured areas of the home to enable a better connection to the backyard, which features a large lawn, swimming pool and fruit orchard. A large, shaded terrace was also enhanced.

"The main house was formerly closed off and had small rooms," the team said. "Barbara's solution was to raise the middle portion of the house, creating an entirely new great room, with radiant flooring, that opened up completely to the terrace and lawn."

The same board-and-batten treatment on the facades was used indoors, and timber roof beams were left exposed. Ceilings were punctured with skylights that enable natural light to bathe the interior. Floor-to-ceiling glass brings in additional light while enabling outward views.

Concrete flooring and white walls create a subdued atmosphere that is enlivened with pops of colour. An oversized front door rendered in bright lemon yellow serves as a dominant feature in the open-plan living area. Multicoloured rugs, vibrant artwork and blue furnishings further animate the space.

"I love the colour blue," said Mike D in an Architectural Digest video. "I always associate blue with the ocean." In the bathrooms, patterned tilework contrasts with wooden cabinetry and white-painted walls and ceilings.

All custom cabinetry in the home was designed by Bestor Architecture, which also designed the "stealth density" Blackbirds housing complex in LA's Echo Park neighbourhood and a colourful headquarters for Beats by Dre in Culver City, California.

Bestor Architecture uses "stealth density" at Blackbirds housing in Los Angeles

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Seven pioneering social housing projects selected by Paul Karakusevic

Following the release of Social Housing, a book spotlighting Europe's best public housing projects, architect and co-author Paul Karakusevic has selected seven residential developments he thinks are particularly innovative.

Designs by architects including Assemble ,  Lacaton & Vassal, Mecanoo and Sergison Bates are among the 24 case studies in the book, which was co-authored by the Karakusevic Carson Architects director and his colleague Abigail Batchelor.

They are also presented in an exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects headquarters in London, accompanied by a wide selection of scale models.

The aim was to shine a light on the latest generation of social housing architects, who are challenged with maintaining design quality while faced with new funding models and ever-increasing demand.

"This book is about raising awareness, championing great architecture, client-side process and providing meaningful case studies so that students and housing professionals of all kinds might think differently. It brings together outstanding schemes, delivered in challenging circumstances by thoughtful architects working in collaboration with communities," said Karakusevic.

Models of the social housing projects in the book are on show in an RIBA exhibition until 28 May 2017

The London-based architect – who has worked extensively in housing, and has one of his own projects in the book – hopes the research will provide a source of inspiration for other architects in the UK, where demand for social housing is high.

"This is an exciting time for public sector led housing across Europe," said Karakusevic. "There are great things being done by local authorities and community groups in the UK, and they are building with a confidence and a design ambition we haven't seen since the late 1970s."

"It is crucial we look at alternative forms of delivery to tackle our current crisis and ensure these support efforts elsewhere. At the same time it's important we continue to learn from the best in Europe," he added.

Here's Karakusevic's pick of seven key social housing projects from the book:

 Goldsmith Street, UK , by Mikhail Riches

All 105 homes in this development built by Norwich City Council achieve Passivhaus sustainability standards, making it the largest project of its kind in the UK.

"Every dwelling has its own front door opening directly onto the street at ground level, with upper-floor flats accessed from dedicated hallways and staircases, allowing private and social tenures to be mixed across the site," said Karakusevic.

Tour Bois le Pretre, France , by Lacaton & Vassal and Druot 

A 1961 tower block on the outskirts of Paris was renovated to create this innovative housing scheme (main image). The renovation included an extension, providing residents with more space through the addition of winter gardens.

"A prefabricated module was added in place of the existing facade and constructed without the need to move any residents," said Karakusevic. "Each home is provided with more internal space, adding joyous balconies or winter gardens and improving light into every home."

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Carré Lumière, France , by LAN Architecture 

Two "envelope" buildings are arranged around courtyards to form this 72-unit development. Each home features a multi-use winter garden, which can be climate controlled using adjustable shutters and screens.

"As in a freestanding house, each apartment in the typical arrangement has four facades, three of which are exposed," explained Karakusevic.

"The apartments have the same qualities as a single-family home with a flexible external space that can be used in a variety of ways and be adapted to suit shifting requirements over time."

Kings Crescent, UK , by Karakusevic Carson Architects and Henley Halebrown 

There are 765 homes in this upgraded Hackney estate, which was first built after the second world war. The architects added new buildings to complete courtyards and create a new landscaped street.

"At the crown of the building, double-height terraces are provided to the upper level social housing units; views from the dual and triple-aspect homes are framed by brick piers that extend to meet the structural line of the roof," said Karakusevic.

Paspoel Anders, Belgium, by S333 Architecture + Urbanism 

This reworking of an old estate on the outskirts of Tongeren provides 192 apartments and a community centre. The project makes use of "block form", which made it possible to create a variety of thresholds and communal spaces.

"The site has be reorganised in phases in order to introduce new civic space, communal gardens and a pedestrian street through the centre animated by regular front doors. By encouraging movement through and across the site the project is integrated with its wider context," stated Karakusevic.

Bacton Estate, UK , by Karakusevic Carson Architects

Another project by Karakusevic's firm, this refurbished estate in London's Camden provides 314 news homes, including three-, four- and five- storey townhouses.

"The terrace of family townhouses, has to handle the acoustic issues associated with the adjacent high-speed rail link running between Euston and the north-west," said the architect.

"It presents a continuous frontage to landscaped gardens and play spaces that are shared by all residents and in its form creates a strong streetscape recalling the familiar London vernacular."

Knikflats, The Netherlands, by  BIQ/Hans van der Heijden 

Led by Woonbron Housing Association, this project reworked four of the 15 blocks that make up a post-war estate near Amsterdam. The project changes the use of ground-floor spaces, creates bigger living spaces and breaks up the scale.

"Originally 176 dwellings shared just two lifts and one entrance. In the revised scheme and refurbishment, the building is broken down into three smaller autonomously functioning segments, each with its own access system," said Karakusevic.

"Unnecessary cosmetic changes to the blocks are avoided in favour of meaningful, long-term alterations that adapt them to a contemporary and convenient way of living."

Mae Architects gives second life to unloved Hillington Square housing estate

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