Add this to the long list of small details that, if given some thought, can yield big curb appeal: rain gutters. Chances are you haven’t spent much time Googling cool eavestroughs and downspouts, but perhaps you should. We recently spotted on Instagram super-chic rain gutters—modern, angular, clean-lined, in COR-TEN steel—and decided to do a little digging into the architecture firm behind the design.
Turns out, those unique rain gutters aren’t a one-off for Jespersen Nødtvedt. The Danish-Norwegian studio always makes sure to pay special attention to the design and placement of these exterior drainage features. When we reached out to founders Emil Jespersen and Marte Nødtvedt Skjæggestad to find out why, their response was simple: “We like gutters a lot. There’s just something magical about working with water and you can articulate certain places in the architecture with a special gesture at the entrance.”
Here are three of their projects with stylish rain gutters:
Photography courtesy of Jespersen Nødtvedt.
COR-TEN Steel Rain Gutter
Modern Aluminum Rain Gutter
Standard Rain Gutter, Lower Placement
See also:
- Hardscaping 101: Rain Chains
- Ask the Expert: Jeff Lorenz on Planting Strategically for Stormwater Management
- Object of Desire: Gutter Shovel
Frequently asked questions
Why should I pay attention to rain gutters?
Rain gutters can add curb appeal to your home's exterior and create a special gesture at the entrance.
What material was used for the stylish rain gutters in the projects by Jespersen Nødtvedt?
The projects featured rain gutters made of COR-TEN steel, aluminum, and standard zinc.
What is the design philosophy behind Jespersen Nødtvedt's rain gutters?
The architecture studio believes in creating buildings where materials and constructions are the architecture itself.
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