Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/centresky Designed as a prominent display of Architecture, Elk Ridge Lodge stands firmly upon a ridge high atop the Spanish Peaks Club in Big Sky, Montana. Designed around a number of principles; sense of presence, quality of detail, and durability, the monumental home serves as a Montana Legacy home for the family. Throughout the design process, the height of the home to its relationship on the ridge it sits, was recognized the as one of the design challenges. Techniques such as terracing roof lines, stretching horizontal stone patios out and strategically placed landscaping; all were used to help tuck the mass into its setting. Earthy colored and rustic exterior materials were chosen to offer a western lodge like architectural aesthetic. Dry stack parkitecture stone bases that gradually decrease in scale as they rise up portray a firm foundation for the home to sit on. Historic wood planking with sanded chink joints, horizontal siding with exposed vertical studs on the exterior, and metal accents comprise the remainder of the structures skin. Wood timbers, outriggers and cedar logs work together to create diversity and focal points throughout the exterior elevations. Windows and doors were discussed in depth about type, species and texture and ultimately all wood, wire brushed cedar windows were the final selection to enhance the "elegant ranch" feel. A number of exterior decks and patios increase the connectivity of the interior to the exterior and take full advantage of the views that virtually surround this home. Upon entering the home you are encased by massive stone piers and angled cedar columns on either side that support an overhead rail bridge spanning the width of the great room, all framing the spectacular view to the Spanish Peaks Mountain Range in the distance. The layout of the home is an open concept with the Kitchen, Great Room, Den, and key circulation paths, as well as certain elements of the upper level open to the spaces below. The kitchen was designed to serve as an extension of the great room, constantly connecting users of both spaces, while the Dining room is still adjacent, it was preferred as a more dedicated space for more formal family meals. There are numerous detailed elements throughout the interior of the home such as the "rail" bridge ornamented with heavy peened black steel, wire brushed wood to match the windows and doors, and cannon ball newel post caps. Crossing the bridge offers a unique perspective of the Great Room with the massive cedar log columns, the truss work overhead bound by steel straps, and the large windows facing towards the Spanish Peaks. As you experience the spaces you will recognize massive timbers crowning the ceilings with wood planking or plaster between, Roman groin vaults, massive stones and fireboxes creating distinct center pieces for certain rooms, and clerestory windows that aid with natural lighting and create exciting movement throughout the space with light and shadow.

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

Aaron Leitz Fine Photography
На фото: гостиная-столовая в стиле ретро с двусторонним камином и бежевыми стенами

2-sided fireplace breaks the dining room apart while keeping it together with the open floorplan. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Dana Hoff Photography

View of dining room and living room with double sided fire place. Andrew Pogue Photography
На фото: гостиная-столовая среднего размера в современном стиле с двусторонним камином, бежевыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, фасадом камина из металла и коричневым полом

Nick Springett Photography
На фото: отдельная столовая среднего размера в современном стиле с двусторонним камином, бежевыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом и фасадом камина из плитки

When our clients completed a renovation of their mid-century rancher in North Vancouver's Edgemont Village neighbourhood, their home felt anything but finished. Their traditional furnishings looked dated and tired in the newly updated spaces, so they called on us for help. As a busy professional couple with grown children, our clients were looking for a polished, sophisticated look for their home. We used their collection of artwork as a jumping off point for each room, developing a colour scheme for the main living areas in neutral greys and beiges with a generous dose of rich burnt orange tones. We created interest by layering patterned wallpaper, textured fabrics and a mix of metals and designed several custom pieces including the large library wall unit that defines one end of the living space. The result is a lively, sophisticated and classic decor that suit our clients perfectly. Tracey Ayton Photography

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая гостиная-столовая в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с светлым паркетным полом, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из кирпича, коричневым полом и бежевыми стенами

На фото: большая гостиная-столовая в стиле рустика с бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из бетона с

David Dietrich
На фото: большая кухня-столовая в современном стиле с двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из металла, бежевыми стенами, темным паркетным полом и коричневым полом с

Свежая идея для дизайна: большая кухня-столовая в стиле рустика с бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из камня - отличное фото интерьера

На фото: столовая в классическом стиле с бежевыми стенами, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из камня и паркетным полом среднего тона

На фото: большая гостиная-столовая в современном стиле с бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из камня, бежевым полом, кессонным потолком и панелями на части стены

Свежая идея для дизайна: огромная столовая в современном стиле с бежевыми стенами, бетонным полом, двусторонним камином и фасадом камина из камня - отличное фото интерьера

Natural stone dimensional tile and river rock media transform an uninspiring double-sided gas fireplace. Removing the original French doors on either side of the fireplace allows the new ventless fireplace to command center stage, creating a large fluid space connecting the elegant breakfast room and bonus family room

Two gorgeous Acucraft custom gas fireplaces fit seamlessly into this ultra-modern hillside hideaway with unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco & the Golden Gate Bridge. http://www.acucraft.com/custom-gas-residential-fireplaces-tiburon-ca-residence/

Пример оригинального дизайна: большая отдельная столовая в современном стиле с бежевыми стенами, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из камня и темным паркетным полом

На фото: огромная гостиная-столовая в современном стиле с бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона, двусторонним камином, фасадом камина из камня, коричневым полом, кессонным потолком и деревянными стенами

На фото: гостиная-столовая в современном стиле с бежевыми стенами и двусторонним камином