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Architectural collections to think with.

Architectural inspiration only. These are reference styles — not plans, not renderings of this property, and not a statement that a style fits this parcel.

  • 68'-0"

    Hawaiian Plantation

    Hawai'i · windward

    Raised on piers with a wrapping lanai and a double-pitch hip roof that sheds trade-wind rain.

    Typical size
    1,800 – 3,200 sf
    Stories
    1 story + loft
    Roofline
    Double hip, deep eaves
    Materials
    Painted board siding, Standing-seam roof, Ohia posts

    Suits humid, high-rainfall and trade-wind sites. Discuss corrosion-resistant fasteners, deep overhangs, ventilation and elevated floors with your designer.

  • 82'-0"

    Tropical Modern

    Pacific · coastal

    Floating roof plane over a fully glazed pavilion, with an outdoor room opening to a lap pool.

    Typical size
    2,200 – 4,000 sf
    Stories
    1 story
    Roofline
    Flat plane, 6' cantilever
    Materials
    Board-formed concrete, Teak screen, Full-height glass

    Large glazed openings need shading and storm detailing in tropical and coastal climates. Ask about hurricane ratings and cross-ventilation.

  • 74'-0"

    California Contemporary

    California · valley + hill

    Two offset volumes, a shaded upper terrace and a glazed ground floor that dissolves into the yard.

    Typical size
    2,800 – 5,200 sf
    Stories
    2 stories
    Roofline
    Stacked flat slabs
    Materials
    White stucco, Charred cedar, Steel glazing

    Fits dry, mild climates. In wildfire areas, discuss ember-resistant assemblies, vent screening and defensible space.

  • 72'-0"

    Mid-Century Modern

    Desert + suburban

    Butterfly roof rising to a clerestory band, an open carport and a stone privacy wall at the entry.

    Typical size
    1,600 – 3,000 sf
    Stories
    1 story
    Roofline
    Butterfly, exposed beams
    Materials
    Stacked stone, Vertical redwood, Clerestory glass

    Low-slope roofs and wide glass need careful shading and insulation in hot or cold extremes. Ask about roof drainage.

  • 78'-0"

    Modern Ranch

    Interior west · rural

    A long single-level bar under a low hip roof, with an attached two-car garage and a covered entry.

    Typical size
    1,900 – 3,400 sf
    Stories
    1 story
    Roofline
    Low hip, 4:12
    Materials
    Brick veneer, Painted lap siding, Asphalt shingle

    Single-level living works on gently sloped lots. On steeper ground, expect additional grading or a stepped foundation.

  • 48'-0"

    Craftsman

    Pacific NW · midwest

    Broad low gable with exposed rafter tails, tapered porch columns on masonry piers, and a shed dormer.

    Typical size
    1,700 – 3,000 sf
    Stories
    1.5 – 2 stories
    Roofline
    Broad gable + dormer
    Materials
    Cedar shingle, River-rock piers, Divided-lite sash

    Broad eaves and porches perform well in temperate and rainy regions. Ask about maintenance cycles for exposed wood.

  • 96'-0"

    Mediterranean Estate

    Southwest · coastal south

    Two-story stucco mass with a low clay-tile hip roof, a ground-floor arcade and a stair tower.

    Typical size
    3,600 – 7,000 sf
    Stories
    2 stories
    Roofline
    Low hip, clay tile
    Materials
    Hand-troweled stucco, Clay barrel tile, Wrought iron

    Suited to hot, dry Sunbelt climates. Discuss tile roof weight, thermal mass and irrigation demand.

  • 64'-0"

    Modern Farmhouse

    Midwest · south · rural

    Steep gable core in board-and-batten with a shed wing, metal porch roof and blackened window frames.

    Typical size
    2,400 – 4,200 sf
    Stories
    2 stories
    Roofline
    12:12 gable + shed wing
    Materials
    Board & batten, Standing-seam metal, Black steel sash

    Steep gables shed rain and snow well. In high-wind areas, ask about porch and roof attachment details.

  • 56'-0"

    Coastal Contemporary

    Atlantic + Gulf shoreline

    Lifted above flood elevation on pilings, with a shaded deck, shingle skin and an ocean-facing gable.

    Typical size
    2,000 – 3,800 sf
    Stories
    2 stories, raised
    Roofline
    Gable, ocean-facing
    Materials
    Weathered shingle, Composite decking, Cable rail

    Salt air, flood elevation and wind exposure drive the detailing. Confirm base flood elevation before design.

  • 70'-0"

    Mountain Modern

    Rockies · alpine

    Stone plinth anchoring a timber volume, a tall glazed gable end and a low shed wing for the garage.

    Typical size
    2,600 – 5,000 sf
    Stories
    2 stories
    Roofline
    Steep gable + shed
    Materials
    Dry-stack stone, Reclaimed timber, Blackened steel

    Snow load, freeze-thaw and access in winter are the defining constraints. Ask about roof snow shedding zones.

  • 30'-0"

    Compact ADU

    National · accessory dwelling

    A single small volume under a mono-pitch roof, with a covered stoop and one generous glazed wall.

    Typical size
    400 – 900 sf
    Stories
    1 story
    Roofline
    Shed
    Materials
    Stained cedar, Standing-seam metal, Painted trim

    Accessory dwellings are governed entirely by local rules. Confirm whether an ADU is permitted, and at what size, before planning one.

  • 60'-0"

    Barndominium

    National · rural and acreage

    A wide post-frame gable barn converted to living space, with a tall equipment door, a lean-to porch and a metal roof.

    Typical size
    1,600 – 3,600 sf
    Stories
    1 – 1.5 stories
    Roofline
    Wide gable + lean-to
    Materials
    Standing-seam metal, Board-and-batten, Exposed timber posts

    Post-frame construction suits rural acreage, but many jurisdictions and lenders treat it differently from stick-framed homes. Confirm zoning, permitted use, insulation strategy and financing early.

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