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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignWe were contacted by a family named Pesek who lived near Memorial Drive on the West side of Houston. They lived in a stately home built in the late 1950’s. Many years back, they had contracted a local pool company to install an old lagoon-style pool, which they had since grown tired of. When they initially called us, they wanted to know if we could build them an outdoor room at the far end of the swimming pool. We scheduled a free consultation at a time convenient to them, and we drove out to their residence to take a look at the property.
After a quick survey of the back yard, rear of the home, and the swimming pool, we determined that building an outdoor room as an addition to their existing landscaping design would not bring them the results they expected. The pool was visibly dated with an early “70’s” look, which not only clashed with the late 50’s style of home architecture, but guaranteed an even greater clash with any modern-style outdoor room we constructed. Luckily for the Peseks, we offered an even better landscaping plan than the one they had hoped for.
We proposed the construction of a new outdoor room and an entirely new swimming pool. Both of these new structures would be built around the classical geometry of proportional right angles. This would allow a very modern design to compliment an older home, because basic geometric patterns are universal in many architectural designs used throughout history. In this case, both the swimming pool and the outdoor rooms were designed as interrelated quadrilateral forms with proportional right angles that created the illusion of lengthened distance and a sense of Classical elegance. This proved a perfect complement to a house that had originally been built as a symbolic emblem of a simpler, more rugged and absolute era.
Though reminiscent of classical design and complimentary to the conservative design of the home, the interior of the outdoor room was ultra-modern in its array of comfort and convenience. The Peseks felt this would be a great place to hold birthday parties for their child. With this new outdoor room, the Peseks could take the party outside at any time of day or night, and at any time of year. We also built the structure to be fully functional as an outdoor kitchen as well as an outdoor entertainment area. There was a smoker, a refrigerator, an ice maker, and a water heater—all intended to eliminate any need to return to the house once the party began. Seating and entertainment systems were also added to provide state of the art fun for adults and children alike. We installed a flat-screen plasma TV, and we wired it for cable.
The swimming pool was built between the outdoor room and the rear entrance to the house. We got rid of the old lagoon-pool design which geometrically clashed with the right angles of the house and outdoor room. We then had a completely new pool built, in the shape of a rectangle, with a rather innovative coping design.
We showcased the pool with a coping that rose perpendicular to the ground out of the stone patio surface. This reinforced our blend of contemporary look with classical right angles. We saved the client an enormous amount of money on travertine by setting the coping so that it does not overhang with the tile. Because the ground between the house and the outdoor room gradually dropped in grade, we used the natural slope of the ground to create another perpendicular right angle at the end of the pool. Here, we installed a waterfall which spilled over into a heated spa. Although the spa was fed from within itself, it was built to look as though water was coming from within the pool.
The ultimate result of all of this is a new sense of visual “ebb and flow,” so to speak. When Mr. Pesek sits in his couch facing his house, the earth appears to rise up first into an illuminated pool which leads the way up the steps to his home. When he sits in his spa facing the other direction, the earth rises up like a doorway to his outdoor room, where he can comfortably relax in the water while he watches TV. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Cornerstone ArchitectsNestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients.
Photography by Andrew Pogue
Mountainwood HomesZ Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ staggered horizontally in this walk-in shower in Portland, Oregon.
Kleines Klassisches Duschbad mit Schrankfronten mit vertiefter Füllung, dunklen Holzschränken, Duschnische, Toilette mit Aufsatzspülkasten, blauen Fliesen, Keramikfliesen, blauer Wandfarbe, Keramikboden, Einbauwaschbecken, Marmor-Waschbecken/Waschtisch, weißem Boden, Falttür-Duschabtrennung, weißer Waschtischplatte, Wandnische, Einzelwaschbecken, eingebautem Waschtisch und Tapetenwänden in Portland
Kleines Klassisches Duschbad mit Schrankfronten mit vertiefter Füllung, dunklen Holzschränken, Duschnische, Toilette mit Aufsatzspülkasten, blauen Fliesen, Keramikfliesen, blauer Wandfarbe, Keramikboden, Einbauwaschbecken, Marmor-Waschbecken/Waschtisch, weißem Boden, Falttür-Duschabtrennung, weißer Waschtischplatte, Wandnische, Einzelwaschbecken, eingebautem Waschtisch und Tapetenwänden in Portland
jennifer rhode designGroße Rustikale Küche in L-Form mit flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, hellen Holzschränken, Küchenrückwand in Weiß, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, hellem Holzboden, Kücheninsel, braunem Boden, weißer Arbeitsplatte, Holzdecke, Unterbauwaschbecken, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte und Rückwand aus Quarzwerkstein in Denver
Erica Peale DesignThis modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and ContractorsSucculents, shamrock plants and ground cover provide an interesting summer combination in the contemporary container.
Großer, Halbschattiger Mid-Century Vorgarten im Sommer mit Blumenbeet und Natursteinplatten in Chicago
Großer, Halbschattiger Mid-Century Vorgarten im Sommer mit Blumenbeet und Natursteinplatten in Chicago
Cathie Hong InteriorsThis Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.The custom metal pergola features integrated pendant lights and provides a modern counterpoint to the original garage, with its heritage yellow brick and traditional slate roof
k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B WolfModern farmhouse kitchen. Brown kitchen table surrounded by plush chairs + a breakfast bar with comfy stools.
Große Klassische Küche mit Landhausspüle, Elektrogeräten mit Frontblende, braunem Holzboden, Kücheninsel, braunem Boden und freigelegten Dachbalken in New York
Große Klassische Küche mit Landhausspüle, Elektrogeräten mit Frontblende, braunem Holzboden, Kücheninsel, braunem Boden und freigelegten Dachbalken in New York
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsModern Luxury Black, White, and Wood Kitchen By Darash design in Hartford Road - Austin, Texas home renovation project - featuring Dark and, Warm hues coming from the beautiful wood in this kitchen find balance with sleek no-handle flat panel matte Black kitchen cabinets, White Marble countertop for contrast. Glossy and Highly Reflective glass cabinets perfect storage to display your pretty dish collection in the kitchen. With stainless steel kitchen panel wall stacked oven and a stainless steel 6-burner stovetop. This open concept kitchen design Black, White and Wood color scheme flows from the kitchen island with wooden bar stools to all through out the living room lit up by the perfectly placed windows and sliding doors overlooking the nature in the perimeter of this Modern house, and the center of the great room --the dining area where the beautiful modern contemporary chandelier is placed in a lovely manner.
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingOffene, Einzeilige, Große Klassische Küche mit Landhausspüle, Schrankfronten im Shaker-Stil, grünen Schränken, Quarzit-Arbeitsplatte, Küchenrückwand in Weiß, Rückwand aus Quarzwerkstein, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, hellem Holzboden, Kücheninsel und weißer Arbeitsplatte in Atlanta
Drewett WorksOwnby Designs commissioned a custom table from Peter Thomas Designs featuring a wood-slab top on acrylic legs, creating the illusion that it's floating. A pendant of glass balls from Hinkley Lighting is a key focal point.
A Douglas fir ceiling, along with limestone floors and walls, creates a visually calm interior.
Project Details // Now and Zen
Renovation, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: Brimley Development
Interior Designer: Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn
Millwork: Rysso Peters
Limestone (Demitasse) flooring and walls: Solstice Stone
Windows (Arcadia): Elevation Window & Door
Table: Peter Thomas Designs
Pendants: Hinkley Lighting
https://www.drewettworks.com/now-and-zen/
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeMittelgroße Klassische Küche ohne Insel in L-Form mit Unterbauwaschbecken, blauen Schränken, dunklem Holzboden, braunem Boden, weißer Arbeitsplatte, Vorratsschrank, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte, Schrankfronten im Shaker-Stil, Küchenrückwand in Grau, Glasrückwand und Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl in Sonstige
Mcmahon and NerlichThe natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Mittelgroßes Modernes Badezimmer En Suite mit flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, grünen Schränken, Badewanne in Nische, grünen Fliesen, Keramikfliesen, Betonboden, Marmor-Waschbecken/Waschtisch, offener Dusche, grüner Waschtischplatte, schwebendem Waschtisch, Duschbadewanne, grauem Boden und Wandnische in Melbourne
Mittelgroßes Modernes Badezimmer En Suite mit flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, grünen Schränken, Badewanne in Nische, grünen Fliesen, Keramikfliesen, Betonboden, Marmor-Waschbecken/Waschtisch, offener Dusche, grüner Waschtischplatte, schwebendem Waschtisch, Duschbadewanne, grauem Boden und Wandnische in Melbourne
Ann Lowengart InteriorsThe family living in this shingled roofed home on the Peninsula loves color and pattern. At the heart of the two-story house, we created a library with high gloss lapis blue walls. The tête-à-tête provides an inviting place for the couple to read while their children play games at the antique card table. As a counterpoint, the open planned family, dining room, and kitchen have white walls. We selected a deep aubergine for the kitchen cabinetry. In the tranquil master suite, we layered celadon and sky blue while the daughters' room features pink, purple, and citrine.
Adrien GranchereMittelgroße, Gewendelte Stilmix Holztreppe mit Holz-Setzstufen und Mix-Geländer in Sonstige
UserMASTER BEDROOM
SOFT COLORS WITH WOOD PANELING
Großes Modernes Hauptschlafzimmer mit bunten Wänden, Marmorboden und weißem Boden
Großes Modernes Hauptschlafzimmer mit bunten Wänden, Marmorboden und weißem Boden
Marvista Design + BuildAdding legs to this island really makes it feel like a piece of furniture and the toe kick lights add a fun unique element.
Große Klassische Küche in U-Form mit Unterbauwaschbecken, flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, weißen Schränken, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte, Küchenrückwand in Weiß, Rückwand aus Stein, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, dunklem Holzboden, Kücheninsel, braunem Boden und weißer Arbeitsplatte in Sonstige
Große Klassische Küche in U-Form mit Unterbauwaschbecken, flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, weißen Schränken, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte, Küchenrückwand in Weiß, Rückwand aus Stein, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, dunklem Holzboden, Kücheninsel, braunem Boden und weißer Arbeitsplatte in Sonstige
Drewett WorksLocated near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture.
Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home.
Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards.
Desert Prairie // Project Details
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: Argue Custom Homes
Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design
Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design
Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett
Photography: Werner Segarra
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