Top 6 Architectural Design Trends
We just published an article that reveals our founder's picks for the top Architectural Design Trends
Trends include Passive Housing, Home Automation, Wet Rooms and more.
Black
Simple but dramatic, black is both trendy and classic. On anything from window frames to fixtures, it adds interest and depth. Manufacturers have been coming out with appliances available in both glossy and matte finishes. Though it may seem like an edgy choice, using black is a simple way to create sleek lines throughout your home.
Where to use it: window frames, interior trims, fixtures and appliances (in both gloss and matte)
Intelligent Housing
Thanks to these fun and convenient technologies, Disney’s “Smart House” may not be so far off after all!
Smart apps available for tablets and smartphones can help you have control of your home with just a simple tap or even voice command. Smart thermostats not only look futuristic, but some can also help you save money on heating by creating heating and cooling schedules based on your daily routine. Autoshades are becoming more affordable and easier to use, while smart lighting can be adjusted to change the mood and feel of your home.
Where to use it: smart thermostats, smart shades, smart lighting
Open Kitchens
Open concept is expanding into the kitchen! Beyond just creating a breezy space, reducing the number of wall cabinets and moving non-everyday appliances into the pantry frees up the area for entertaining. You can even opt install pantry and shelving space in all of the walls of the room. To drive home the open theme, full walls of windows can allow for beautiful views
How to use it: reducing number of wall cabinets, installing open shelving, incorporating more windows
Photography - Iris Bachman
Larger Kitchen Islands
In the past limited to marble sizes and that limited the size of the island
Now we have materials such as concrete and resins that are almost unlimited sizes we se 16 ft islands now
How to use it: BIg islands, wow your guests while entertaining
Photography - Iris Bachman
Wet Rooms
Wet rooms are popular in apartments but are becoming increasingly common in larger homes. A wet room includes a bathtub and shower in one separate area created completely with materials designed to get wet. Laying out master bathrooms with separate tubs and showers can be difficult, and a wet room is not only an interesting space in and of itself, but it also gives more flexibility to do things with other parts of the bathroom.
How to use it: Design the tub and shower together in their own separate area instead of including them separately.
Passive Houses
Popular in Europe but gaining traction in America, passive houses are sustainable and energy efficient. Making a house tighter and more energy efficient makes it environmentally — and economically — friendly. Design of a passive house allows for “free heat” — heat given off from appliances — to be reused to heat the home so that conventional heating systems that require fossil fuels to operate become unnecessary.
How to use it: more energy efficient appliances and windows, better insulation and ventilation
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Timeless Architecture
Timeless, classic, colonial, these might be a few words that could describe this new home.
Timeless, classic, colonial, these might be a few words that could describe this new home.
Neilson Crossings
Approved! The City of New Brunswick's Zoning Board of Adjustments unanimously approved our adaptive re-use 12-unit apartment building. Neilson Crossings will feature 6 2-bedroom units and 6 one-bedroom studio lofts with private terraces (the added glass structure on the top). We are excited to be apart of New Brunswick's future while preserving its history. ⠀
Fairfield, NJ
Designing new homes is an rsmannino favorite. Twin gables frame the oversized curved portico creating a welcoming entrance.
East Hampton, NY
We love natural materials! There is nothing more Hampton style than cedar shingles and restrained white trim work. Natural stones and a summertime entertaining area makes this a classic Hampton home.
Township of Washington, NJ
We don’t do a lot of speculative homes, but this project from last year was particular fun for us. The feeling of open space in this home is abundant, and it was exciting to take on a new challenge.
Cliffside Park, NJ
We just love the look of white and wood - it’s such a clean, simple and fantastically stylish palette. Sometimes the simplest color choices are the most impactful. The floor to ceiling window wall will flood this space with beautiful natural lighting.
Union City, NJ
As architects, sometimes your best work doesn’t always see the light of day. Unfortunately, our first modern addition project will not be built, but we are still very proud of it. We think the design represented the meeting of old and new, and expressed the very best elements of creative architecture. The good news is the client will be focusing on creating an interior gut renovation, so we look forward to starting their next project.
Old Tappan, NJ
Our clients wanted to transform their builders Victorian to a craftsman style home. What do you think of the transformation?
Cliffside Park, NJ Home Video
We’re moving along nicely on the framing of our Cliffside Park contemporary home.
We can’t wait to wrap this home up. It’s going to be a unique home on a spectacular street.
Rutherford, NJ
There’s almost nothing more satisfying than new clapboard siding. We installed mahogany floors and a pine beadboard tongue & groove ceiling to accent the lovely new blue clapboard of this home. It created such an elevated traditional look.
Hoboken, NJ
A full gut reno in Hoboken transformed into a modern chef’s kitchen. The full slab quartz backsplash adds a clean contemporary look to the space - a beautiful feature and statement piece.
Architect: rsmannino
Builder: rsmannino
Township of Washington
A perfect view from the family room into the open concept kitchen. Custom gray stained floors amplify the gray toned theme of the home.
Architect: rsmannino
Builder: rsmannino
Developer: LJC Holdings
Township of Washington Home
Great curb appeal is always a good thing. This shingle style home with symmetrical double gable, eyebrow dormer, and paneling front entry is both welcoming and stunning.
Architect: rsmannino
Haworth, NJ
An exposed wood beam, marble island, shaker cabinets and custom range hood transform this kitchen into a modern chef’s dream. Such great contrast between the white countertops and dark tongue and groove flooring.
Architect: Theodora Boyadjis
Construction: RSMANNINO
Photo credit: Alexander Boardman
Fort Lee, New Jersey
A variety of elements create a uniquely modern and sophisticated look. Stone, cedar and stucco work together to bring out the best in each other.
Realtor: #theelitegroup - Contact @pillari_sellsrealestate
beautiful kitchen in rutherford, Nj
There are few things that are better than custom wood countertops. But these concrete countertops formed to look like real live edge wood may be one of them. What a great way to create a soft and subtle look.
Architect & Builder: RSMANNINO
Interior Designer: Kara Theresa
Photographer: Iris Bachman
Countertops: @JMLifestyles
Residence in Deal, New Jersey
An outdoor entertaining space in Deal, NJ.
An outdoor area with plenty of entertainment space; a veranda for grilling and dining, a pool house for relaxing and sipping cocktails and for the ambitious, a full size basketball 🏀 court and volleyball 🏐 court to the rear.
A plan to bring a dated Tudor City apartment into the 21st century
The best and worst things about this prewar two-bedroom co-op in Tudor City are one and the same, according to architect Rosario S. Mannino: the ceilings.
Rosario Mannino, AIA was recently asked for his design ideas for this Tudor City Apartment.
You can read the article here:
https://www.brickunderground.com/buy/reno-ready-tudor-city-two-bedroom-prewar-co-op
