Comments on: The Laidley House by Zack|de Vito Architecture

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:33:51 +0000

The front square window is a bit too revealing for my taste.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:45:45 +0000

Gawd what a view! Very livable well executed design. Tasteful use of materials with a touch of
class.

By: edward3ah

edward3ah — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:35:33 +0000

lovin’ the glass on the staircase! everything seems to be very well thought of. impressive!

By: jasonb

jasonb — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:06:42 +0000

how were you able to go right to the edge with your glass, did you use fire rated glass from 0-3 ft in on the backside? i’m wanting to do something similar on a house project and really want to know how this made it. beautiful house, very nicely executed. i like the revealing of the moment frames on the interior.

By: Bahayhaus

Bahayhaus — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:11:13 +0000

Thanks Jim Zack!

By: tee

tee — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:10:31 +0000

spot on sean not really sure of that sharp edge..even if only adults live there imagine you bump your hips there*^”??? ouch!!

By: Davidsign

Davidsign — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:42:20 +0000

At the first sight, this home sends me feelings of hope and wellbeing. It’s a wonderful project!

By: jim zack

jim zack — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:05:59 +0000

The concrete is high percentage fly ash with a small amount of lamp black colorant added in. I believe we used 1-2#’s per yard of concrete. The walls may have had 5# per yard. Adding the black really helps eliminate the whitish color of regular concrete mix.

Jim Zack

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:53:14 +0000

Gorgeous! Kids in the house? Watch out for the sharp edge of that kitchen island.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:11:44 +0000

Very nice work. Love the house!

By: Heleno Suassuna

Heleno Suassuna — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:31:57 +0000

Architecture provided a good light to environments, that’s nice…greetings from Brazil!

By: Oliver

Oliver — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 05:38:32 +0000

very nice house with a fantastic view on the back and good using space … brilliant!

By: Rudy

Rudy — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:55:33 +0000

The use of space is excellent. This and the views has got my attention but overall this house shows to many constructive steel elements to my taste.

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:48:42 +0000

I love the stairs, but the house is a tad sterile. I really love the front of the house though. The black and white and clear contrasts and the silly little touches like the numbers on the ledge. But the back of the house and those views are the selling points to this home.

By: LouisP

LouisP — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:46:29 +0000

…oh and excellent photography by Bruce Damonte!

By: LouisP

LouisP — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:44:33 +0000

I echo DJ’s comments. Beautifully executed and an excellent response to a narrow site. A++

By: Bahayhaus

Bahayhaus — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:47:34 +0000

Can I ask what kind of additive they used on the concrete? or is it just plain cement? its not the typical cement thats usually darker. i like this a lot

By: DJ

DJ — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:40:48 +0000

overall excellent execution in a limited space, pretty close to my dream house, as a side note I had similar material on stairs and floor in a loft I had and it scratches easily and over time is difficult to keep looking “clean”