Explore a variety of building types with metal roofs wood siding gables and everything in between.
Flat roof mid century modern homes.
Concrete floors have been replaced with new black slate tile but new kitchen cabinets.
A flat roof creates a long horizontal plane reminiscent of the broad horizon line often found in nature.
A good example of the modernist principle of clean lines.
A layer of tar is put down on the roof and is followed by a layer of gravel.
Mid century modern homes were inspired by high style prairie architecture which emphasized how people lived while melding buildings with their environment.
They emphasize simple forms that focus on function.
Palm springs is known for its magnificent and luxurious mid century houses some with flat roofs as shown.
It is important to note that houses with level toppers are only suited for warm climates.
Nowadays modern roof design is included as the architectural elements that come with certain styles.
3 open large windows.
International homes feature flat roofs metal casement windows and zero decorative detailing on the doors or windows.
The patio roof is one of the modern forms of contemporary houses that consists of roof terraces that are mostly flat.
The geometric lines of the house and roof appear flat or low slung.
One of the most common roofing systems for midcentury modern homes is the tar and gravel system.
From your dream house to cozy cabins to loft like apartments to repurposed shipping containers these stellar projects promise something for everyone.
I say streng type because streng brothers did not build the house.
Mid century modern roofs are nearly flat our house is a streng type mid century modern mcm homebuilt in 1968.
That is because flat roofs do not encourage drainage and have complicated gutter systems.
There may be a slight angle sometimes held up with slim columns but generally the roof is fairly flat.
Uses benefits modern aka contemporary styled homes have traditionally been characterized as a flat roof house.
The original owners had the house design drafted using existing streng homes in the sacramento area as the model.
In order to transform a flat roof into a roof garden or a lovely terrace all you need is some outdoor furniture.
Depending on how closely you want to capture the mid century modern look you can choose one of the one story homes in this collection that looks like it belongs out in the california desert circa 1955 or go in a more contemporary direction with a two story plan.
Zoom out for a look at the modern exterior.
The home has been carefully restored to take advantage of its open floor plan flat roof and tall windows.