[Feyd]

Looking to pick an architect's brain for a bit of knowledge.

What style of house is this?





I know that Ray Kappe (amogst others) have designed homes that look like this, but does it actually have an official style assigned to it? IE (Colonial/Craftsman/Georgian, etc.)

Lots of green architecture is looking like this these days. Cedar slats on the outside.. long, linnear lines, etc.

Anyway, I've really been into this style for several years and now that its catching on, I'm wondering if anyone has named it yet? The main reason I'm asking is that my wife and I are going to be buying a home here late summer and it might help if there is an offiicial name I can put in my search fields to see if there happen to be any homes of this style that are for sale.

Thanks in advance.

[HighBeam$]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Looking to pick an architect's brain for a bit of knowledge.

What style of house is this?

Sexy Badass..

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

[JayKay335i]

Isn't it just considered modern? Print out the picture. Take it to your architect. Hand it to him and say "I want some fucken awesome, just like this".

[Kensta335]

Looks like Contemporary. I'm not an architect.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by Kensta335

Looks like Contemporary. I'm not an architect.

never would of guessed that

[Kensta335]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

never would of guessed that

Contemporary or that I'm an architect lol

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by Kensta335

Contemporary or that I'm an architect lol

[Blake]

i'd need a much bigger garage

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by Blake

i'd need a much bigger garage

If i could afford that house, id need 2 parking lots

one for all of my BMW's and supercars

one for the loaners

[Feyd]

Eh, while it certainly is contemporary, it isn't the typical white walls, concrete, cold etc, etc... so it's got to be some kind of sub-category. I really dig it because its nice and modern, but all the wood tones keep it warm on the inside.

For all you Vampire lovers... here is the house from Twilight.

[Feyd]

.... and here is a link to more photos of that first one.

http://www.sb-architects.com/flash/h...segallery.html

[Blake]

jh valley loves twilight

[its]

Originally Posted by Feyd

Looking to pick an architect's brain for a bit of knowledge.

What style of house is this?





I know that Ray Kappe (amogst others) have designed homes that look like this, but does it actually have an official style assigned to it? IE (Colonial/Craftsman/Georgian, etc.)

Lots of green architecture is looking like this these days. Cedar slats on the outside.. long, linnear lines, etc.

Anyway, I've really been into this style for several years and now that its catching on, I'm wondering if anyone has named it yet? The main reason I'm asking is that my wife and I are going to be buying a home here late summer and it might help if there is an offiicial name I can put in my search fields to see if there happen to be any homes of this style that are for sale.

Thanks in advance.

I can go on for hours on this topic. If you would like to know more about anything related to architecture, I'll be more than happy to talk to you about it. send me a pm! No. I'm not trying to sell you anything nor am I an architect... Yet.

but to answer your question, What you're looking at would still be considered a modern residential. Though it is a contemporary example of a California Modern; the use and intergration of indoor and outdoor living spaces is one of the main indicators outside the more obvious reasons (the firm's location etc).
This design move is consistent even with the older examples of California Modern ( Ie. Craig ellwood etc)

Context/location-wise, the weather here permits here and hence the emphasis by the architects to take advantage of the site/area/weather conditions and enhance living experience. If you look at your other example, there's only 1 balcony with the majority of the living enclosed. again, the site/area/weather conditions drives design decisions like that.

With the usage of wood for exterior cladding and interiors, there are a various reasons. A large, understated reasoning behind it has to do with reactions towards modernist traditions which is typically associated with cold, inhuman living conditions. Hence why I suggested it was a contemporary example. "Modern" and "contemporary" are considered the same by most; in art and architecture, Its 2 different time periods with very different associations.

It will be hard finding something similar in chicago with the cold winters if you like the spatial layouts etc. If you like it visually and you're looking thru alot of examples, You would still have to look for it under "modern".

[Feyd]

Yeah, when I moved from LA I i knew it was going to be tough to find something exactly like this.

I'm more interested in the style rather than the outdoor/indoor spaces, etc.... As you said its just a mix of everything I like about design/architecture (industrial designer here).

Can you recommend any books on the style/typical design features that I could use for reference or perhaps some names of specific architects/firms that specialize this style of house?

Thanks for your input for sure though.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by Blake

jh valley loves twilight

So does mpimping

[its]

took me awhile since I forget to subscribe to the thread.

regarding books, its hard to name specific ones since what you like/looking for is fairly broad. My suggestion would be something like

The New Modern House ( will jones)
Pacific Modern (Raul A. Barreneche)
100 Houses: Modern Designs for Contemporary Living (Cathy Strongman)
100 Houses for 100 Architects

they are fairly broad and you should be able to pick out specific architect's work that you like.

My suggestion for you if you're looking for a home is to actually look for a place where its physical settings and locations are optimum to your preference. kinda like picking a car with a really good engine block first before you choose the aesthetics. You can always change/modify different things to your liking later;the house itself can always be built/rebuilt to your liking.

From my perspective, I'll depend on an industrial designer to design a product (even though I'm able to myself) because I know there will be things I'm not aware or cognitive of; not just designing a product I want but bring out qualities that amplify what I want or am selling.

Contrary to most's mentality and perspective towards architects(glorified builder/contractor) here in US compared to Europe/Asia, hiring a good architect can be the answer to a house you love living in at a reasonable cost. You'll be surprise how many famous projects you see are actually designed and built at an exceptionally cheap/low cost.

[Feyd]

Awesome.... thanks for all that.

[Memphis1]

Contemporary modern

http://www.google.com/m/search?site=...0modern%20home