Rock stands in the doorway to the boys’ bathroom, which is lined with semi-gloss Modern Dimensions tiles from Daltile. “We wanted it to be playful,” Hufft says, “so we chose each color and laid out the tile distribution in Photoshop.”
The master bath is clad in Area tiles from Mirage.
A terracotta vanity expands across the full length of the bathroom.
The new kitchen features ceiling-to-countertop tiles in a grid pattern, which reappears throughout the home. The globe flush mount overhead is from Anthropologie, while the hardware is from Altas Homewares and Alno Hardware.
The all-over green tiles of this bathroom feel the most like camp.
Architect Tamira Sawatzky used Ikea components—one-inch Lagan butcher block countertops and inexpensive Ekby Lerberg brackets—when designing the bookshelves along the living room wall in the home/studio he designed for himself and his wife in Toronto.
Short on space? Modern bathroom vanities for small spaces don’t have to scrimp on style, as evidenced by this diminutive porcelain sink with chrome cross handles.
White tiles envelop the en suite master bathroom.
The couple behind Field Theory help their brother reimagine a dreary 1890s estate as the irresistibly chic Hotel Lilien.
Connected to the private dining room is a small bar, which used to be part of the public bathrooms on the ground floor. William Morris wallpaper and a brass faucet from Signature Hardware create contrast against the moody paint. The wall sconce is by In Common With.
Field Theory ordered brass brackets from Iron Abode, and a local carpenter created custom shelves to match the wood paneling. Carrara marble counters run underneath them. The oak-and-iron midcentury bar stools were from 1st Dibs.
Delta Land plans to create a future alpine settlement with Passive House–certified homes just like the SOLO house.
Library; brass starburst ceiling light fixture brings a sense of ‘20s era glamour. Vintage sofa by Gerard van den Berg.
In 2009 on a quiet Los Angeles corner, Mel Elias found a severely water-damaged, crumbling 5,000-square-foot house hidden behind a tangle of overgrown vegetation. Its former owner, the late Hollywood acting coach Milton Katselas, had filled his property with industrial skylights and enormous, wood-burning fireplaces. The glass-and-concrete construction was framed by high ceilings, rusted steel beams, and varied elevations across the single-story plan. Thanks to an 11-year long, multiphase renovation by designer Carter Bradley, the home—with all of its quirks and character—shines again.
Other than blocking off some exposed plumbing and repairing the fireplace, the team left the library relatively untouched. "We wanted to preserve all the beautiful wood and stained glass and add a couple modern pieces,
The bathroom in the guesthouse retains the claw-foot tub that came with the property.
In the bathrooms, Lunt paired classic midcentury finishes (like terrazzo and wood) with fresh fixtures and lights.
Saddle Peak Residence by AUX Architecture
Detail of the black metal standing seam with the soft interior lighting surrounded by the prairie landscaping.
The couple’s architect, Dan Kaplan of Bowerbird Architects, envisioned a modern addition in this corner of the building that is clad in standing seam metal, to house the two new bathrooms and preserve the original architecture.
The Pond House has a standing-seam roof and wall panels made of Cor-Ten steel that throw the forest around it into relief.
At the lower left, polycarbonate panels glow under the cantilevered, vertically-seamed sheet-metal facade.
Photo credit: Dale Christopher Lang PhD AIAP
Fujimori demonstrates the process of charring cedar boards. After seven minutes, the length of time it takes to produce the proper amount of char, the boards are separated.
The Hammer House in Seattle is clad in weathered steel panels, which provide privacy from the busy street. Natural light enters from a glass-walled bay directly behind the opaque wall. Photo by: Nic Lehoux
The exteriors of the two structures, the updated cabin, and the "modern box" addition were tied together with a standing seam metal facade. This helped give the connected complex a contemporary, industrial-inspired vibe.
Front elevation with standing seam siding and corten steel entry fascia
Copper cladding will patina over time. Horizontally articulated windows and standing seams give the facade a sleek, streamlined presence.
When Alex or Bruce leave the island, closing up shop is as simple as sliding panels of corrugated metal into place to protect the windows.
Wrapped in standing-seam aluminum metal panels, the new addition is artful and subdued. Modern yet discreet, the dark tone and slanted roof allow the addition to fade behind the original structure and roof.
The 925-square-foot house Maggie Treanor calls home blends into the landscape somewhat; with a galvanized steel shed roof and siding, it looks like a high-design little brother to the barns on the surrounding farms.
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