MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Three Story House Plans by Architekt DI Johann Lettner

The real estate adage is true – location is everything! And Architekt DI Johann Lettner really took advantage of these stunning surroundings when he designed this three story house plan. The sun-soaked rooftop patio offers a view for this swimming pool house, where the pool works its way through the first volume, across the open space and to the second volume. And underground offers a whole other level of living space which is just as stylish and bright as the upper floors. In this “basement” the architect incorporated a glass wall that floods interiors with natural light. Now, for the third dimension of living space – doing it al fresco! This three-story house boasts lots of nooks in its irregular shape, creating built-in outdoor living rooms and entertaining areas, some sheltered and other open to the sky. Inside this house features a central floating staircase, surrounded by open-concept interiors that offer unobstructed views of the outdoors through massive glass walls. Architekt DI Johann Lettner.

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13 Aug 2010 | Glass Houses | Comments (0)

Stoneage Style House – Mountain Home in Portugal

Who knew the Stoneage would make a roaring comeback?? Check out this amazing stone house exterior, tucked in a peaceful pastoral setting in Nas Montanhas de Fafe, Portugal. This hillside house boasts unobstructed, untarnished views of the grass-covered mountain and valley. This unusual structure isn’t your typical house, featuring an irregular exterior, but some traditional “house” elements were incorporated – namely, its charming windows and a shingled roof that stands out among these seemingly untouched, natural surroundings.
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3 Aug 2010 | Mountain Homes | Comments (0)

Energy Producing Homes – House by IAAC, Fab Lab House

Energy producing homes are growing in numbers, and with rising energy costs and ever-mounting concerns for the environment, we can see why. But Fab Lab House by IAAC blends sustainable features with creature comforts and extraordinary aesthetics, so it’s three for three by our count! This off-the-grid house actually produces more energy than it consumes – a structure using readily accessible materials that was designed to be applied anywhere in the world. This timber house plan is constructed using laser-cut plywood, which is prefabricated, delivered and assembled on location, minimizing site impact. Atop the wood volume, solar panels adhere to the home’s curved roof so as to maximize the sun’s potential. This raised house design is perched on three “legs” which allow for natural ventilation, while expansive windows flood the home with natural light. IAAC.

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28 Jul 2010 | Sustainable Homes | Comments (0)

Wood Radius House by Dwyer Design

This wonderful timber home design by Vivian Dwyer of Dwyer Design is a wonderful wood wonder with nature at every turn. Originally built in 1960 by Daniel Liebermann (who apprenticed with Frank Lloyd Wright at Taliesin West) the 1,000-sq.-ft. Radius House was redesigned by Dwyer with the goal of inserting modern elements into an otherwise earthy home. The renovation of this natural house design encompasses a kitchen redesign, refurbished concrete floors, wood beams, metal pipes and exposed brick walls were covered with cool, clean plaster. At the rear of the home you’ll find the master bedroom and bathing area combination, a separate powder room and dressing area. True to its name, the Radius House features a circular floor plan with living areas radiating outward. We love the fabulous stone fireplace, and the built-in bathtub beckons with its earthy luxury. No matter where you find yourself in this house, each room offers breathtaking views of the giant redwood forest outdoors. Adding to the floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a skylight at the heart of the home floods the home with natural light, giving it a warm natural glow. Dwyer Design

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9 Jul 2010 | Wood Homes | Comments (0)

Modern Timber Architecture – San Francisco Retreat by Quezada Architecture

Here is a great example of modern timber architecture we came across by Quezada Architecture and we thought it was worth a shout-out. This San Francisco-area timber house is so inviting, with its wide-open double entry doors and interior that’s modern, yet “home.” Dressing the walls both inside and out, natural wood panels offer a rustic flair but still boast a madly sophisticated style. From its rustic timber facade, the home’s interior too is decked out in a rainbow of wood tones including red, purple, honey and blonde. Stone floors offer a cool contrast to the warm woods. Glass walls naturally illuminate the home while offering residents a fabulous forest view. This slope house design incorporates outdoor living rooms; it would be a sin not to with these surroundings! Cutting through the center of the home, a wooden deck pathway leads out to a fabulous patio fronting the home. Offering views of the hillside, this outdoor entertaining area is the home’s hotspot! Quezada Architecture

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28 Jun 2010 | Wood Homes | Comments (0)

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