What a transformation from the first set of drawings! Explaining the thought process behind each decision is so critical. My drafting teacher from 1975 would approve.
The way you made that side structure into more of a temple looking piece is so amazing. It's hard to believe that a new house could be built in a way that makes it look like it has been added to over time. I'm picturing this house in the National Treasure movies, which I love so much.
As others have said, your suggestions make a world of difference. The details you chose to emphasize fit together well. It looks like your approach will give it a fine, southern style, Georgian/Federal mansion look, what with quoining, pedimented and symmetric front facade, doublehung windows and more. You previously described and showed examples of some of these period designs in a few videos ("Buildings and Brews"?), so we're starting to get the idea. If something like these classical building styles are what you're pulling together to help a house, I sometimes wish you'd mention how your thinking on this or that house tends to favor one classical style or another. It would help cement the styles in my head, anyway. Thanks again for your great instruction!
Your sketch shows how big a difference it makes when you get the scale of windows and doors right. I finally read “Get Your House Right” and love seeing how you implement those items in every Wednesday design video.
I work in tech by day and build furniture in my basement shop during the nights and weekends. Just purchased “Traditional American Rooms” and love the book. Bonus: my toddler likes when I read it to her cause it has pictures!
I especially appreciated how you were breaking up the back by having the beautiful dormers instead of "sort of pediment", that feels so much more intentional. Awesome work!
For the love of God, please tell me you're teaching at some university. Sadly, classical design isn't taught at most institutions of higher learning, but it is necessary in forming well rounded designers. On the flip side, our limited, but aging inventory of classical buildings will need a new generation of caretakers with a firm understanding of proportion and craft. You sir, are a master. Well done!
Another great video. You touched on so much. The follow through with finalization of all the details will take this from a builder mess to something spectacular!
Love it. Can you talk more about the windows? I was just looking through some pictures of other houses and it looks like typically the second story has the same width of windows as the first floor but they diminish in height. Why did you make yours more narrow? I guess I'm wondering if there's precedent there in a certain area or time period.
Do you have, or would you be willing to make, a video/series about molding styles for new construction? Like not entry level track homes, but also not the stunning mansions that you often work on? I'm familiar with your video about not using moldings pre-50s. However for someone looking to incorporate class and style into reasonable new homes, and as someone who wants to be able to use profiles available from local suppliers, there has to be a happy middle ground. Could you delve indo ideas for casings, wall details, crowns, etc that aren't builder basic but also don't have to be custom made? Maybe some craftsman / farmhouse / Greek revival / modern concepts? Thank you for considering!
Hmm, good idea. The problem is that I don't want people to spend money on crap moldings when better moldings are available. For instance, Windsor moldings are available at pro- lumber yards in 80% of the country and Kuiken will ship to most. I would rather see people use a 1x4 than new moldings. But maybe that is a video... more to come.
@BrentHull see, you're already educating me. I think a lot of small timers like me really want to incorporate as much beauty, history, style, etc. as we can into "average" homes. I believe it's a huge spectrum. On one end you have the track home, bottom dollar, Home Depot crap. On the other end, the historical preservation with unlimited budget. If I can readily find materials and cost isn't obscene I'm always looking to improve. I know I would love a series on molding suggestions for different architecture styles. Also while I'm throwing ideas and you're taking requests, haha: everyone loves exposed rafter tails, but trying it with most modern framing lumber is inviting rot. Could you hit on some ideas for how to make them last? Along with roof decking, venting, etc so someone could have an idea of how to fully incorporate rafter tails in new construction? Thank you for your time!
As usual a very good design modification. If it’s a house not built yet, I’d try to talk them out of the stone. If it’s an existing house with that stone, I would hope that it’s not a veneer. Once I spot those fake stone veneers, I tend to cringe.
What do I think? ■ 1.The back porch with columns is a must, if not then out door living will be greatly minimized; a walkout/around roofing above back porch opens that upper story to secure outdoor exposures. 2.The front of the house design plans appears better than the original current building's 'barn like' face. It needs depth even to the extension of perhaps grand columns perhaps supporting a porch roof. I really do not like the little middle way; (help!) Perhaps have it be that second story wrap around upper decking/patio. M
Is there much historic precedent for the walkout basement or do you ever discourage clients against the walkout? It seems so popular especially with every new ranch house built here in Nebraska, but I dislike the height of the total house it makes on a two story house especially.
What a transformation from the first set of drawings! Explaining the thought process behind each decision is so critical. My drafting teacher from 1975 would approve.
Glad you like it.
The way you made that side structure into more of a temple looking piece is so amazing. It's hard to believe that a new house could be built in a way that makes it look like it has been added to over time. I'm picturing this house in the National Treasure movies, which I love so much.
That was the goal. Glad you like it!
Love it. Adding classical details is perfect.
Thank you!
So pretty and so right. Thanks again Brent for your lessons in beauty!
You're welcome. Thx.
". . . We've forgotten how to build these traditional details. " Couldn't have said it better.
Thanks!
As others have said, your suggestions make a world of difference. The details you chose to emphasize fit together well. It looks like your approach will give it a fine, southern style, Georgian/Federal mansion look, what with quoining, pedimented and symmetric front facade, doublehung windows and more.
You previously described and showed examples of some of these period designs in a few videos ("Buildings and Brews"?), so we're starting to get the idea. If something like these classical building styles are what you're pulling together to help a house, I sometimes wish you'd mention how your thinking on this or that house tends to favor one classical style or another. It would help cement the styles in my head, anyway. Thanks again for your great instruction!
Ok, good to know. Thx.
This is one of the best of your design videos so far. What a night and day difference! You have turned an ordinary house into a master piece!
You're absolutely right. There was a LOT of detail in this one.
Nice. Thank you.
Your sketch shows how big a difference it makes when you get the scale of windows and doors right. I finally read “Get Your House Right” and love seeing how you implement those items in every Wednesday design video.
Nice. THanks.
I work in tech by day and build furniture in my basement shop during the nights and weekends. Just purchased “Traditional American Rooms” and love the book. Bonus: my toddler likes when I read it to her cause it has pictures!
So great! Thanks for sharing.
@ thank you for sharing your passion for the craft! You rock!!
This house looks amazing ! Details matter .
Yes! Details do matter! Thx.
Excellent "visioneering" Brent. That design has much finer presence.
Nice. Thx.
I especially appreciated how you were breaking up the back by having the beautiful dormers instead of "sort of pediment", that feels so much more intentional. Awesome work!
Nice. Thx so much.
Looks great as always. I've pre-ordered your book and eagerly anticipating reading it.
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
That’s a House now!!! 👍🏻
agreed! Thx.
For the love of God, please tell me you're teaching at some university. Sadly, classical design isn't taught at most institutions of higher learning, but it is necessary in forming well rounded designers. On the flip side, our limited, but aging inventory of classical buildings will need a new generation of caretakers with a firm understanding of proportion and craft. You sir, are a master. Well done!
Thank you so much for the kind words!
An amazing transformation.
THanks!!
Excellent job as per usual.
People like to make those fan lights too big.
Yep. Thx.
Another great video. You touched on so much. The follow through with finalization of all the details will take this from a builder mess to something spectacular!
Thx.
Good alterations -- good job.
Thx!
This is an amazing difference!
Thanks!
The house is PoPPing now! It was Brentized ! Ha. Cheers Kirk
Thanks!!
Love it. Can you talk more about the windows? I was just looking through some pictures of other houses and it looks like typically the second story has the same width of windows as the first floor but they diminish in height. Why did you make yours more narrow? I guess I'm wondering if there's precedent there in a certain area or time period.
For my sketch, we widened the lower windows. I didn't make anything more narrow. Could be an illusion.
@@BrentHull Ok I guess my question is why make the widths different? Thanks.
Do you have, or would you be willing to make, a video/series about molding styles for new construction? Like not entry level track homes, but also not the stunning mansions that you often work on? I'm familiar with your video about not using moldings pre-50s. However for someone looking to incorporate class and style into reasonable new homes, and as someone who wants to be able to use profiles available from local suppliers, there has to be a happy middle ground. Could you delve indo ideas for casings, wall details, crowns, etc that aren't builder basic but also don't have to be custom made? Maybe some craftsman / farmhouse / Greek revival / modern concepts? Thank you for considering!
Hmm, good idea. The problem is that I don't want people to spend money on crap moldings when better moldings are available. For instance, Windsor moldings are available at pro- lumber yards in 80% of the country and Kuiken will ship to most. I would rather see people use a 1x4 than new moldings. But maybe that is a video... more to come.
@BrentHull see, you're already educating me. I think a lot of small timers like me really want to incorporate as much beauty, history, style, etc. as we can into "average" homes. I believe it's a huge spectrum. On one end you have the track home, bottom dollar, Home Depot crap. On the other end, the historical preservation with unlimited budget. If I can readily find materials and cost isn't obscene I'm always looking to improve. I know I would love a series on molding suggestions for different architecture styles.
Also while I'm throwing ideas and you're taking requests, haha: everyone loves exposed rafter tails, but trying it with most modern framing lumber is inviting rot. Could you hit on some ideas for how to make them last? Along with roof decking, venting, etc so someone could have an idea of how to fully incorporate rafter tails in new construction?
Thank you for your time!
Great job. Is it me or is the wing of the house to the right on both the front and rear view?
The plans were a littler quirky. THx.
As usual a very good design modification. If it’s a house not built yet, I’d try to talk them out of the stone. If it’s an existing house with that stone, I would hope that it’s not a veneer. Once I spot those fake stone veneers, I tend to cringe.
Noted.
What do I think? ■ 1.The back porch with columns is a must, if not then out door living will be greatly minimized; a walkout/around roofing above back porch opens that upper story to secure outdoor exposures. 2.The front of the house design plans appears better than the original current building's 'barn like' face. It needs depth even to the extension of perhaps grand columns perhaps supporting a porch roof. I really do not like the little middle way; (help!) Perhaps have it be that second story wrap around upper decking/patio. M
ok
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Thx
Beautiful job! Can you talk about what you think the cost difference will be between your design and the original?
Not a huge difference. 5% more at the most.
Fantastic! I have to ask. Do you ever get crap from the original architects or do they welcome the redo?
Original architect?
Most of these houses aren’t designed by architects. They are “home designers” that work for builders….
I think it is hard for some designers to see my changes but from what I understand mostly it is appreciated. Thx.
I think that center part of the main volume needs some pilasters (as shown in the examples).
Noted. THx.
Is there much historic precedent for the walkout basement or do you ever discourage clients against the walkout? It seems so popular especially with every new ranch house built here in Nebraska, but I dislike the height of the total house it makes on a two story house especially.
There is some historic precedent. Not a ton. It does require better design planning... to look right.
from bland to grand
Yes. Thx.