Build Stratford
  • DIFFERENCE.
  • CLIENTS.
  • KUDOS.
  • WINDOWS & DOORS.
  • CONTACT.
  • BLOG.

Subdivision building can be thoughtful in St. Marys.

10/30/2015

1 Comment

 
Picture
Build's version of a well-designed subdivision home.
It is possible to design and construct an attractive, efficient and functional new build home within the restrictions of a modern subdivision. We did it by following the basic design rules that have worked for generations of architects in the past. 

When we were approached last year to design and build a home in a St. Mary's subdivision, we realized that there would be some inherent restrictions involved. The project was a success, a build that was on time and on budget for clients with open minds, good taste and great attitudes.

We reduced the size of the garage and made it a single door to minimize its appearance and bring the focus to the front door and entrance. The entrance is framed by appropriately sized and tapered columns with pillars matching the dramatic black brick of the lower level. The gables above the door and on the second level also bring the eye back to the entrance. The verticality of the black brick is contrasted by the horizontal white trim to add balance. The simple decoration of the brackets on the top gable, and the black casing on the windows give a hint of Craftsman influence which also ties into the interior space.

There are no unnecessary or illogical design elements that would make one go... hmmm. The design just makes sense, visually and functionally.

Rory McDonnell is a General Contractor, Licensed Carpenter and Architectural Designer with Build, a construction firm in Stratford, Ontario, specializing in new custom homes and renovations.
1 Comment
Winnie Reeve link
12/9/2020 05:28:50 pm

Thanks, great blog

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Rory McDonnell

    I am a licensed carpenter, 
    an experienced general contractor, and a qualified architectural designer. My expertise is in consulting on, building, restoring, and renovating heritage homes with respect for their unique details.

    I want to share with you my impressions of the good, the bad and the ugly in the renovation and restoration industries.

    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Education
    Newsworthy
    Summerhouse
    The Bad
    The Good
    The Ugly
    Travel With Build
    We Love Your House

    Archives

    October 2020
    June 2018
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    December 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    April 2015
    February 2015
    October 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    February 2013
    November 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • DIFFERENCE.
  • CLIENTS.
  • KUDOS.
  • WINDOWS & DOORS.
  • CONTACT.
  • BLOG.