Making sense of the Modern movement

December 7 2019 - 4:00pm
SCANDI BARN: This style is typified by steeply pitched roofs, which were a necessity to stop snow collecting in the Scandinavian winters. Photos: James Hardie
SCANDI BARN: This style is typified by steeply pitched roofs, which were a necessity to stop snow collecting in the Scandinavian winters. Photos: James Hardie

'Modern' and 'designer' homes make up more than half of new build detached properties, but do we really understand what the term means? While popular home trends such as The Hamptons, Country and French Colonial have clear definitions, Modern is used to describe a number of styles that share common elements, but require specific considerations. "Generally speaking, the modern trend features clean lines, confident shapes and minimal ornamentation," says architect and James Hardie ambassador, Joe Snell, who has worked with James Hardie to define five current contemporary home styles.

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