Residential Architect Magazine: Details

Room Study: Home Libraries

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 04:32:28 EST

Home libraries provide ideal environments for getting lost in a good book.

Hollywood Loft Features Convertible Spaces

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:06:44 EST

The design program for this urban loft build-out included flexible spaces that offer privacy and a second bedroom for overnight guests or an eventual nursery.

Suspended Homes Capture Imagination

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:41:16 EST

Using a house to form a bridge over a waterway or landform can help architects attain a sense of weightlessness in their work.

Sculptural Custom Stairwells

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:43:06 EST

Stairs traditionally have been a practical element in the home used for circulation. Imbuing the clients’ personality or program into this utilitarian space is part of what creating a truly custom home entails. This collection of stairwells showcases how architectural detailing can put the fun in functional.

Inspiring Live/Work Spaces

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 01:28:19 EST

The proliferation of portable devices means more people can work from home. But working at home doesn’t have to be dull and uninspiring.

Quiet Spaces Connect Nature and Design

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:13:16 EST

Meditation and yoga rooms must be tailored exactly to the clients’ needs.

Residential Roof Deck Review

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:05:05 EST

Sitting on a roof can feel like sitting on top of the world. And considering how little it takes to make a roof habitable, a deck up top may deliver the biggest bang for the buck in residential construction.

Entry Doors, Wilson, Wyo.

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:35:59 EST

A home’s entry doors hint at the materials used inside.

Wheeler Residence, Scarsdale, N.Y.

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:08:13 EST

Inspired by the forms of a grand piano, this stair gets support from a rhythmic array of steel rods.

Goodman Residence, Venice, Calif.

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 09:40:21 EST

A room-defining bookshelf detail wowed the judges.

A Classic Shingle Style House, Washington, D.C.

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:25:02 EST

A retro tile detail lends authenticity to a new shingle style residence.

Breakfast Rooms

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:04:08 EST

With strong connections to the kitchen and usually offering ample daylight, breakfast rooms are used for much more than sitting down to the morning meal.

Shadowboxx, San Juan Islands, Wash.

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:45:09 EST

Motor-driven awning shutters provide elegant protection for an island home.

Chuckanut Ridge, Bow, Wash.

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:43:27 EST

A red-lacquer stair-cum-storage cabinet draws inspiration from Asian traditions.

Studio Sitges, Sitges, Spain

Tue, 8 May 2012 11:45:24 EST

A door within a door swings for everyday access and pivots for wide-open flow.

Award-Winning Details

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:03:22 EST

McInturff Architects has won multiple Custom Home Design Awards for architectural details over the years. Firm founder and principal architect Mark McInturff talks about how his design philosophy leads to these special moments that frequently garner accolades from our awards juries.

Tea House, Bethesda, Md.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:31 EST

This elegant pavilion by David Jameson Architect takes the tea ceremony to a new level.

Steel Stair, Seattle

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:27 EST

A stair of perforated steel and solid steel plate brightens a once-dark stairwell.

Kit of Parts, Washington, D.C.

Wed, 6 Jun 2012 02:44:07 EST

Simple materials combine to form a flexible and elegant storage solution that leaves the existing interior architecture intact.

Estes/Twombly's Shoe Bench Organizes a Massachusetts Mudroom

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 04:21:08 EST

A cozy and convenient shoe bench helps organize a Concord, Mass., remodel.