Futurist Architecture

The exterior and interior of the house are connected by the operable glass hangar doors. These doors can frame vistas of the distant architecture, beach, landscape, and the lake. The east and west area of the house with the south-facing 12 ft. overhangs can mitigate solar heat gain and excess sun exposure while maintaining the awesome views at the same time.

KL House is stripped of moldings with a lot of room for the unique character of the natural cedar shingle. The volume’s cut part is covered with smooth cedar placks, creating a contrast with the textured shingle. This house also recalls some North Hatley villas by its sheet metal roof and natural cedar covering mainly.

Each window of the house overlooks a beautiful different landscape without any neighbors around. Besides the sea and dune views, the couple also can see some foxes in their house area. The roof slopes and the staircase movement can be a sculptural object in space. And from the upstairs bedroom, the couple also can enjoy the breathtaking views of the horizon.

The compact and square shape of this home also comes with a green roof. This roof is designed and inspired by the park of the neighboorhood, including the hatch for sleeping under the stars. ELLSWORTH is not only a project about a house renovation but also an addition of some house elements to create a comfortable and spacious living place.

The most interesting thing about this residential project is its green roof. This roof has an outdoor style with its usable yard and comfortable relaxing space. It also contributes to stormwater control benefits and energy conservation. The rooftop area in this house can be an additional space for the family gathering.

It reflects how the family loves outdoors and recreation outside the house. By connecting the indoors and outdoors in this project, the house and its site are perfect for a summer holiday.

For the interior, the architect tries to create a simple design with a natural atmosphere as much as possible. The wall, stairs, and ceiling are white and decorated with some simple details such as frames while the wooden floor is beautified with warm rugs. From the dining area, the family can enjoy the terrace view and environment around the house.

There are some folding glass doors in the living room that open the house main floor to the rear yard. A wooden stair leads to the upper floor in the middle of the house space between the living room and dining area. In order to bring an outdoor feeling into the house, some plants with big pots are placed into some rooms of the house at the room’s corner spot.

One barn is furnished as a living room with a workspace and playroom on the first floor, a large veranda on the south-west side, and a kitchen with a dining area.

In order to create a high performance, sustainable family home for this project, the building is retained for re-use, harmoniously working with low environmental impact materials and high recycled content.

This house is located in a beautiful coastal area and an awesome environment. The architect tries to connect this house with this beautiful area and environment, providing a more good balance for both the house and its surrounding nature. This connection also can offer a comfortable family house with a pleasant atmosphere for the family.