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The Stories at City Modern by McIntosh Poris Associates

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The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat. The primary des.

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On Canada’s Sunshine Coast, a Radiant Green-Roofed Home Asks $1.75M

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This custom-designed modern home is sure to satisfy the most discerning buyers. Notable features include: vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, a chef’s kitchen, and bright living space with spectacular water, mountain, and island views. The home has major curb appeal with its thriving green roof and bright-orange front door.

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Sloan’s Lake Modern by HMH Architecture & Interiors

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The uppermost roof top deck has a hot tub and an eight foot long gas fire pit. The open plan living/dining/kitchen can be opened up with large sliding glass patio doors and windows, embracing outdoor entertaining areas. The indoor-outdoor approach to living gave way to five distinctly different outdoor spaces over four levels.

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Stef Claes models rural Belgian home on mid-century modern architecture

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Set within a wide agricultural landscape, the home has white-painted walls and black accents, which Claes said draws on mid-century modern buildings in the United States. Meanwhile, more traditional elements including a terracotta tile roof are designed as nods to other agricultural buildings found in the region.

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Home Architectural Styles, and the Best Roofing Types for Each

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The right roofing style and material will help complete the home’s overall look. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular architectural styles for homes in the USA and explore which roofing types work best with each. When it comes to roofing, Colonial homes traditionally feature either wood shingles or asphalt shingles.

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A country cottage beckons from beneath an enchanting thatched roof

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Located in the village of Compton, near Winchester, the original 17th-century thatched cottage has an oak frame, brick infill, and shapely roof that doubled in size a century later to make room for additional living and sleeping rooms. Another fireplace is fitted with a modern gas-fired stove.

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Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension

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Located in a conservation area, the extension is informed by desert modernism, a style that emerged in Palm Springs during the mid-20th century. Large windows connect the interior to the garden In addition to extending the home, Will Gamble Architects refurbished and rearranged its existing interior.

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