architectural ai generation directives custom house 1 walton county fl elevation design brief modern coastal farmhouse section 1 building massing form generate a 3 story residential structure with a tall narrow footprint approximately 35 feet wide and 46 feet deep consistent with a coastal infill lot the building reads as a stacked vertical mass with strong front to back depth the first floor sits slightly elevated above grade consistent with florida coastal construction pilings or stem wall with a front entry stair approach a single car garage occupies the lower left portion of the front facade with a full width garage door a front entry door is positioned to the right of the garage at grade level recessed slightly front decks balconies appear on the 2nd and 3rd floors projecting outward from the facade with cable or open railing systems the rear of the structure features large rear decks porches at all three levels with the 3rd floor rear deck being the largest optional premium feature thick wall construction should be clearly visible deep window reveals of 6 8 inches minimum expressed wall thickness at openings and visible structural depth at deck edges and overhangs section 2 roof design the primary roof form is a steeply pitched front facing gable centered on the main body of the house rising above the 3rd floor two secondary dormer gables emerge from the main roof on the left side elevation these are tall narrow gables with vertical window openings matching the aesthetic of the primary gable all gables should have clean sharp ridge lines with minimal overhang modern transitional profile roof material standing seam metal roofing in a dark charcoal or matte black finish this is the dominant roofing material referencing the inspiration photo gable ends should be clad in vertical board and batten siding in a warm cedar or natural wood tone see materials section no hip roofs all roof forms are gabled eave overhangs moderate 12 18 inches with exposed rafter tails or clean fascia no decorative brackets section 3 exterior materials palette note no stucco anywhere on this building strictly prohibited primary wall cladding options mix 2 3 of the following limestone or shell stone panel light cream ivory hued natural or engineered stone laid in a coursed ashlar or stacked pattern use on the lower 1st floor and portions of the 2nd floor facade as a base material references the textured stone in the inspiration photo fiber cement board batten vertical siding painted bright white or warm white applied to upper floor wall fields between windows and on gable ends clean modern durable ideal for florida coastal thermally modified wood or cedar tone composite cladding warm brown tan tones used on the gable faces accent bays and areas flanking windows this creates warmth against the white and stone can be real cedar kebony or high quality composite that mimics the look references the warm wood tones in the inspiration photo prominently painted brick white or off white as an alternative or complement to the stone used on the lower level or chimney masses if applicable dark metal accent panels matte black or dark bronze thin metal panels or corrugated metal used sparingly as accent banding soffit undersides or recessed panel sections ties to the metal roof do not use stucco of any kind smooth sand or eifs vinyl siding t1 11 or wood panel sheet goods section 4 windows openings windows are large rectangular modern proportions taller than wide on the primary living floors all windows have dark bronze or matte black aluminum frames no white vinyl no wood clad windows visible from exterior window arrangements include groupings of 3 4 horizontal windows across the upper floors bedrooms game room home theatre single tall windows flanking the entry and garage transom windows above primary openings where ceiling height allows a large window wall or multi panel window on the front face of the 2nd floor living master suite area deep reveals 6 8 inches minimum are essential windows should appear set back into the wall not flush garage door full width contemporary panel door dark charcoal or black with glass lites across the top panel similar to the glass garage door in the inspiration photo entry door tall 8 10 foot pivot or swing door dark metal or black finish with sidelights section 5 balconies decks front balconies appear on the 2nd and 3rd floors projecting 4 6 feet from the facade balcony railings horizontal cable railing system with dark metal posts or glass panel railings no wood balusters no traditional picket rails balcony decking composite decking in a warm grey or driftwood tone balcony soffits underside of the deck above dark stained tongue and groove wood or composite panel adds warmth and depth when viewed from below structural supports visible on front elevation should be clean steel columns or heavy timber posts dark finish no ornate brackets section 6 facade composition notes the front facade should feel asymmetric but balanced garage mass on the left entry stair and balconies on the right of center the vertical emphasis of the gable roof rises prominently above the flat 3rd floor volume creating a strong silhouette use material transitions to define floors and zones stone on the lower portion board and batten above warm wood on gable faces horizontal banding between floors can be expressed with a dark metal or wood fascia band approximately 6 8 inches tall creating a clean datum line the overall aesthetic target modern coastal farmhouse think warm materials dark metal accents clean lines no ornamentation substantial presence section 7 color palette summary elementcolor finishstanding seam roofmatte black charcoalgarage doordark charcoal black with glass liteswindows doorsmatte black aluminum framesboard batten sidingbright white or warm whitestone claddingcream ivory light buffwood cedar accentsnatural warm brown honey cedarmetal accent panelsmatte dark bronze or blackbalcony railingblack powder coated steel cabledeck surfacedriftwood grey compositesoffit deck underside dark stained wood or charcoal composite section 8 style reference keywords for ai use the following style prompts when inputting into architectural ai tools modern coastal farmhouse three story narrow lot standing seam black metal roof steep front gable secondary side gables vertical board and batten white siding coursed limestone or shell stone lower level warm cedar wood gable accents matte black window frames large rectangular windows with deep reveals front balconies with cable railing dark steel columns no stucco florida coastal walton county 30a aesthetic thick wall construction contemporary transitional architecture warm and minimal material palette section 9 elevation specific instructions front elevation primary view centered steep gable above the main body garage bay left entry stair right 2nd floor balcony with cable railing centered above garage 3rd floor balcony above that large window groupings across 2nd and 3rd floors visible thick wall reveals at all windows stone base material transitioning to board and batten above left side elevation two tall narrow dormer gables emerging from the main roof irregular window placement as shown in sketch scattered single windows at different heights board and batten siding primary with stone at base rear deck structure visible at back flat soffit connecting main roof to left wall general maintain consistent material application across all elevations no elevation should look like a different house dark roof and dark windows are the unifying element across all views
