modern japanese with scandanavian touches clerestory windows above second story a serene grounded home emphasizing simplicity craftsmanship natural light and organic materials avoiding the sterile white box feel by using soft textures and warm neutral tones architectural form roofline a shed roof single slope or dual intersecting shed roofs for dynamic geometry option for standing seam metal roofing in matte charcoal gray soft bronze or light zinc finish deep overhangs for shading and to emphasize horizontal lines reminiscent of japanese eaves exposed timber or glulam beams at the soffits for a natural accent shape asymmetrical l shape or gentle t form to create courtyard nooks and break the box look integrate indoor outdoor flow through sliding glass walls to gardens or decks exterior palette materials warm light and timeless walls combination of light natural wood cladding vertical cedar or thermowood and smooth lime plaster or fiber cement panels in warm white or light greige accents charred shou sugi ban wood or dark metal trims for subtle contrast roof matte standing seam metal low gloss to blend with natural tones windows large black framed or bronze anodized aluminum windows minimal mullions focus on framing nature views architecture
