![The exterior of this modern house showcases honed concrete-block walls and grey-stained cedar siding. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture #ConcreteBlockWalls #CedarSiding #GreyWood](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-architecture-190719-1121-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc. has completed a modern house in Ottawa, Canada, that was designed to be an oasis for the home owners.
The exterior of the house showcases honed concrete-block walls and grey-stained cedar siding.
![The exterior of this modern house showcases honed concrete-block walls and grey-stained cedar siding. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture #ConcreteBlockWalls #CedarSiding #GreyWood](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-architecture-190719-1121-02-800x1200.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
These materials pass from exterior of the house to interior, blurring the lines between what’s inside and out.
The main level contains the office, a guest room, the mudroom and an entertainment room. An open-riser stair rises up through a large double-height space to the main living areas.
![Stair Ideas - This modern open-riser stair rises up through a large double-height space, while honed concrete-block walls and grey-stained cedar siding are showcased on the walls. #StairIdeas #Stairs #Staircase #ModernStairs #CedarSiding #WoodAccentWall](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-stairs-dark-wood-accent-wall-190719-1126-03-800x1292.jpg)
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At one end of the open floor plan is the living room that features horizontal louvers and sliding doors that allow cross-ventilation for passive cooling. The sliding doors by the fireplace also provide access to exterior stairs that lead up to a roof terrace.
![Living Room Ideas - In this modern open-plan living room, horizontal louvers and sliding doors that allow cross-ventilation for passive cooling. The sliding doors by the fireplace also provide access to exterior stairs that lead up to a roof terrace. #LivingRoomIdeas #Windows #Louvers](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-living-room-open-plan-190719-1127-04-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
Large-format, grey tiles, like in the dining area, have been used to create a a unified appearance throughout the second level living space.
![Flooring Ideas - Large-format, grey tiles, like in this modern dining area, have been used to create a a unified appearance throughout the second level living space of this house. #FlooringIdeas #GreyFlooring #TileFlooring #ModernFloorTiles](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-dining-room-wood-table-chandlier-190719-1127-05-800x824.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
In the kitchen, minimalist white cabinets and light wood accents help keep the kitchen bright, while a sliding door opens to a balcony that overlooks the yard.
![Kitchen Ideas - In this modern kitchen, minimalist white cabinets and light wood accents help keep the kitchen bright, while a sliding door opens to a balcony that overlooks the yard. #ModernKitchen #KitchenIdeas #WhiteKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-white-and-wood-kitchen-190719-1127-06-800x1257.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
The rear yard features a large wood deck and landscaped garden. From this view, you can see a secondary living room on the ground floor.
![The exterior of this modern house showcases honed concrete-block walls and grey-stained cedar siding. #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture #ConcreteBlockWalls #CedarSiding #GreyWood](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-house-yard-deck-190719-1128-08-800x709.jpg)
Photography by Doublespace Photography
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