2004 rada The Point House, Montana Grand Award/Custom – 3,50…
2004 rada The Point House, Montana Grand Award/Custom – 3,500 Square Feet or Less Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Seattle A long cedar porch blurs this Montana house’s southern edge, in contrast to the closed face on the north side, where cedar boxes contain the baths and pantry.
Charles Davis Smith
The domed pizza oven didn't match the straight lines of the hous…
The domed pizza oven didn't match the straight lines of the house, so Dan Shipley added a brick surround. He painted it black to make it recede into the background of the site. “These types of outbuildings are almost pure form,” he says. “They’re always a
César Rubio
2009 rada Kokoris Residence, San Francisco Grand Award/Archite…
2009 rada Kokoris Residence, San Francisco Grand Award/Architectural Design Detail Jensen Architects, San Francisco The stairs to this simple, covered front porch in San Francisco cross over a dramatic water feature.
César Rubio
2009 rada Kokoris Residence, San Francisco Grand Award/Archite…
2009 rada Kokoris Residence, San Francisco Grand Award/Architectural Design Detail Jensen Architects, San Francisco Designed by Jensen Architects, the San Francisco porch balances the street elevation and leads to a glass-lined entry hall.
Ken Gutmaker
residential architect, September-October 2005 Modern Traditions…
residential architect, September-October 2005 Modern Traditions Private Residence, Alford, Mass. Burr & McCallum Architects, Williamstown, Mass. The granite columns on this Berkshires front porch were inspired by nearby Hancock Shaker Village. The home’s deep porches and crisp clapboard siding recall local barns and farmhouses.
David Sundberg/Esto
Moore returned to his first commission, Winding Lane, to add a B…
Moore returned to his first commission, Winding Lane, to add a Bali-inspired three-tier screened porch in 2006. Done in mahogany with a Sikkens boat finish, each deck level orients to a different view of the surrounding wetlands. As furnished rooms, the c
David Sundberg/Esto
Moore returned to his first commission, Winding Lane, to add a B…
Moore returned to his first commission, Winding Lane, to add a Bali-inspired three-tier screened porch in 2006. Done in mahogany with a Sikkens boat finish, each deck level orients to a different view of the surrounding wetlands. As furnished rooms, the c
Charles Davis Smith
2007 rada Freezer Panel Walkout, Eulogy, Texas Merit Award/Ren…
2007 rada Freezer Panel Walkout, Eulogy, Texas Merit Award/Renovation Shipley Architects, Dallas Oversized, perforated-metal panels act as sunscreens for this Texas master bedroom porch by Shipley Architects.
David Wakely
2008 CHDA Walden, Colo., Residence Project of the Year Turnbu…
2008 CHDA Walden, Colo., Residence Project of the Year Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, San Francisco A two-story porch graces this Walden, Colo., residence by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects.
David Wakely
2008 CHDA Walden, Colo., Residence Project of the Year Turnbu…
2008 CHDA Walden, Colo., Residence Project of the Year Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, San Francisco Warmed by a fireplace and surrounded by spectacular views, the stone-floored porch makes a perfect place to pass an evening with friends and family.
With summer just around the corner, our thoughts naturally turn to porches. Whether screened, windowed, or open-air, a porch usually reigns as the most relaxing place in a house. It can serve as an informal entertaining hub, a quiet getaway spot, or simply an extension of indoor living space. The best ones become an integral part of a home’s design, rather than a tacked-on element.
Porches make perfect places to linger after a satisfying dinner, laze on a breeze-filled early evening, or savor a cherished view. They represent the very essence of summer—and we’ve gathered a selection of some of our favorites here.
