Collection by William Harrison
Modern Homes with Steel Exteriors
A hallmark of the modernist aesthetic, steel grants these homes an air of durability and elegance.
Photo courtesy Reinhold Andris Office, Walddorfhäslach.
A bricklayer's daughter, Desko grew up on construction sites. The house garnered the architect a 2005 American Institute of Architects merit award in 2005.
The steel canopy protects the residents from Seattle’s notoriously rainy weather as they walk from the entry gate to the front door.
Tom McMurtrie and Genia Service with their five-year-old son, Gary.
Rok Oman of OFIS Architects started the renovation of what would become Villa Criss-Cross by tackling a thorny site issue. Since it is located close to the street and perpendicular to the old Roman wall near Ljubljana's ancient fortress, zoning laws require buildings to be set four meters back from the street. By maintaining the original wall and adding steel panels, Oman grandfathered in the new structure and maintained the original orientation.