Exterior Details

Exterior Details

As an International Style Mid Century Modern home, "A Home with a View" is a very unique home for it's Lakewood location. Though the flat roof construction and jalousie windows are common on California homes of the same era, Colorado's variable weather cause most developers to shy away from these beautiful attributes. To compensate, deep inset overhangs sheild the home from the elements, with built in lighting to highlight the home even at night. The bitumen roof is a commercial application to withstand the occasional severe hail that finds it's way to the area.

 

Though difficult to see from ground level, the clerestory windows facing north on the elevated roofline in the main family room add light and interest that a uniform roofline would lack. Canted metal posts add support and visual detail.  Running bond variegated terra cotta color brick dominates the exterior, with painted plywood siding with vertical reveals used sparingly at the garage door, main entrance, and as infill around some windows.

Details of Note

Every aspect of creating a welcoming home was considered and added in this Show Home of the neighborhood. Recessed spotlights highlighting the architecture and also inviting guests to approach anywhere from the drive or front parking area are rare in homes of this era.

A key aspect of MidCentury Modern homes is the use of angular details, which are exhibited in the canted posts that add support and visual interest. The zig zag layout viewed from the driveway enhances this aspect.

Deep overhangs and emphasized horizontality are also key aspects of established MidCentury Modern homes. The tongue and groove ceiling on the rear patio is an extra added beautification of the era.

Expansive walls of glass are probably the most recognized and sought after aspect of MidCentury Modern homes. 30 Hillside boasts huge windows on 3 of the 4 exterior walls. Though security measures were added in the mid 80's these could be easily removed.

Jalousie windows line the south and east sides of the home, a rare treat for a Colorado built gem. The windows have been insulated for winterization, yet are fully functional with additional hardware that Cliff resourced from a tear down in the neighborhood.

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