Well...what is the advice of whomever designed this?

It's sorta late in the game to be looking for mascara and lipstick...

Galvanized corrugated steel is the cheapest looking junk on the planet. It belongs on a Quonset hut and nothing more (except maybe a grain silo).

Why anyone would use that as a finish surface is beyond me.

May we see the finished elevation?

Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate that you took the time to write something, even if not the most positive thing. The story behind this house is long and involves so much more than building a house so I wont waste anyones time by even trying to explain. The house was going to be full stucco, but as things have progressed I wanted to try to add some other elements to it.

Tatts, I appreciate your opinion on the galvanized metal. Would you have any suggestions on a different material that may look pleasing to wrap the balcony that you wouldn't find on a grain silo?

Virgil, my husband and I are the designers of this home. And, as a woman I'm always changing lipstick and mascara! :) I have the luxury of being able to consider alternate materials mid build because we are self contracting.

Emmarene9, thank you for your question. I'll try to get it uploaded this eve.

Get local professional assistance. You have potential to have one big ugly box.

GRC, thank you for your comment. Appreciate you offer to help. Thank you so much.

Kirsten, Im going to upload a pic of a house that I really like and would like to emulate somewhat. Maybe tan wasn't really the right choice to describe color palette. See pic below. I liked the colors and how they wrapped the metal around the balcony. Obviously not everyones cup of tea! :) But I like the industrial feel that it gives.

Mark, thank you for your advice.

Executing what you like in your inspiration pic will be way more expensive than stucco.

My architect has used standing seam zinc in a number of builds and it looks great. He's also used core ten steel, as well as perforated screens over a more "boring" substrate.

I agree with getting professional help - especially someone familiar with materials, craftsman, and capabilities in your geographic area. Finding someone to do this will be as challenging as actually deciding WHAT to do.

just_janni Thank you so much! Exactly the kind of ideas Im looking for! I appreciate you taking the time to write. Thanks again!

I love the windows and roof overhang. I like the look of metal siding. It is your home, do what you like :) I would like to see the floor plan. But you will likely be criticized by some of the negative people here so only post the floor plan if you can handle the critiques, as well as your final product. I appreciate the uniqueness of your home! Wood siding might not be weatherproof enough for you. But the combo wood, metal, stucco is appealing to me. Here is something I found:

And another

And another

And another

Ack, the pics did not post!

Here are the links

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fa/da/f2/fadaf2c7d8eac86a231c2ea725c98ea0.jpg

https://i1.wp.com/www.metalroofing.systems/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/rustic-metal-siding-exterior.jpg

http://www.sidingcost.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/corrugated-metal-siding-rustic.jpg

You might look at some of the metal roofing/siding suppliers websites.

I use Metal Sales https://www.metalsales.us.com and they have many interesting profiles in the commercial section, and images of completed projects.

When combining a variety of different materials you will need to be mindful of how they work together, not just for looks but also for function. Flashing and various rates of expansion/contraction will need to be well thought out.

Thank you so very much lafdr! Yes, I can handle the negative. Didn't expect that honestly when I posted, but I certainly dont mind, and actually invite, constructive criticism. It would be nice if the negative could include some alternate suggestions, but hey, that's not how the world turns! :) Ill try to get the floor plan posted as well. Im going to check out the links you sent now. Much appreciation from LA!

"My architect has used standing seam zinc in a number of builds and it looks great. He's also used core ten steel, as well as perforated screens over a more "boring" substrate."

I was going to suggest the same thing. Look at an aluminum corrugated if you must, square profile would look ok in a painted finish. While I appreciate the cost factor you definitely need the right siding package or the house will look honestly like crap (especially modern).

Kirsten, thank you for those suggestions. I like those exteriors for sure!

Springtime builders thank you for your comment. The house will have a second wrap before stucco and yes we will mind the gap! You are so right and we dont want to have water behind the stucco. Thank you so much for the link you included. Very good article. And yes my husband was all about that sill flashing! :)

Hardie

Don't know anything about building, but I had this house saved for the metal..

Kirkland Avenue Residence · More Info

" The exterior forms are emphasized with glass and fiber-cement panels at the top level, soaring over and sheltering containers clad in tougher, leathery Corten Steel at the ground level. Exposed concrete walls and rock-filled gabion retaining was selected to anchor the partially day-lighted basement level and garages to the land. Materials were chosen to be low-maintenance, relatively inexpensive, and to contrast the volumes that express the interior spaces. "

Hi Kulrn! That looks like the Corten steel mentioned earlier in the post. Neat! I definitely like the different material elements on this house. Thank you so much for your comment and sharing that pic.

Emmarene9, yes Hardie is an option. The only thing about Hardie is having to re-caulk the seams. The southern heat really takes a toll and degrades the caulking. Our last house was all Hardie board. Maybe we need to use a different caulking....? Thank you so much for posting! I appreciate all suggestions. Im gonna look into this and see if we can maybe get a longer lasting caulk to use.

Can you update us with final pictures of the home?