MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Concrete Home Construction With Wood Elements

A private, peaceful location surrounded by nature sets the tone for this chic concrete home, described by the architects at Schuchart/Dow as “contemporary Northwest natural.” The clients’ love of the outdoors, botany, wildlife and their own horses infuses the countryside home with a rustic charm. Spanning 11,000 sq. ft., this concrete home construction features modern touches like contemporary concrete floors and walls, a stainless steel kitchen and basalt countertops, brought back to Earth with “country” details like post-and-beam construction of reclaimed Douglas Fir. Deepening the connection between nature and architecture, large windows in every room give this natural house design lush, green views. The authenticity of this rustic house style is alluring, surrounded by tranquil forest and a landscaped pond outside. Schuchart/Dow

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28 Nov 2009 | Concrete Homes | Comments (0)

Sustainable Urban Architecture in Kansas City

Architects Lauren and Eric Wendlandt with Kansas City based Framework Design architecture firm are the brains behind this 6,500-sq.-ft. sustainable home that encompasses residential, commercial and workshop space in one. This Kansas City urban architecture has character, inside and out. The wood clad house combines a natural appeal with industrial-chic elements, artfully blending a home atmosphere with an inspired and equally inspiring workspace. The warm wood that gives this urban house its rustic style was salvaged from local barns and oak reclaimed from area remodels, giving this house design its distinctive flavor. Expansive windows create the feeling of being outdoors, which is enhanced by all the wood details. A contemporary staircase features floating steps and a railing made from a pipe, adding authentic loft-style flair to the space. This sustainable house has more to it than meets the eye, such as a rainwater recycling system, radiant flooring, tankless and solar water heaters, photovoltaics, recycled insulation and tiles, passive ventilation, thermal stone walls, natural lighting, dual- and low-flush toilets and shower heads, and a rooftop garden in the works. Framework Design
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26 Nov 2009 | Sustainable Homes | Comments (0)

Caribbean House Design - Curved Roof Beachfront Home

Architect Joaquin Torres of Spanish architecture firm A-cero created this idyllic Caribbean house design in the Dominican Republic as a year-round holiday hotspot where sun, sand and surf beckon. This 7,000m2, single-storey beachfront bungalow consists of two curvilinear volumes; a pair of sand-colored structures stretching upwards into the sunny sky. Arching walls of this curved roof house create architectural interest from the outside, while inside all focus in on the views. Outdoor living rooms offer endless views of the beach, where the sea breeze can be enjoyed under the shelter of the rolling rooflines. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outdoors in, but getting in isn’t as easy as you might think, with the front entrance hidden behind a series of sculptural walls, offering privacy to this peaceful Caribbean vacation house. A-cero.

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24 Nov 2009 | Coastal Homes | Comments (0)

Compact River Cabin Design in Washington

The Tye River cabin, located in Skykomish, Washington, and designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects, is everything eco friendly cottages should be – small, sweet, inspired by nature and built in harmony with it. This natural cabin design is nestled on a nine-acre piece of property surrounded by forest with a river flowing through the site. Preserving the fragile river ecosystem became a top priority in this eco house design, while maintaining function and style. This small cabin encompasses just 600 sq. ft., but packs a big punch in this compact space. With a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a bathroom, all the necessities have accounted for. As for style, organic finishes give the cabin a country-chic look with reclaimed old growth Douglas fir and a rustic poured-concrete fireplace warming up the home. Lots of large windows and glass doors open onto outdoor entertaining areas, inviting the outdoors in and adding yet another element of nature to this modern river front home. Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects

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23 Nov 2009 | Compact Homes | Comments (0)

Small Home Design Ideas - metal clad house with wood interior

We love Japanese small home design ideas and at just 624 sq. ft., this contemporary compact cottage by architect Toyo Ito packs a lot of character into a small space. This very interesting modern design idea uses a stark contrast between cold and warmth; a cool metal facade and its welcoming, woody interior. From the outside, the steel house features metal panels cladding its walls and roof, with wide expanses of sliding glass blur the boundary between indoors and out. Inside, this small home design is replete with wood, honey toned in the warm and abundant sunlight. The two-storey home features an upstairs loft overlooking the main-floor open concept house plan. For more ideas, visit Toyo Ito
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19 Nov 2009 | Japanese Homes | Comments (0)

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