MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Panorama House Design: Glass Walls & Modern Interiors

This glass wall house by Australian architecture firm Maria Gigney Architects, once a brick cottage, was redesigned into a modern, fully glazed panorama house design. This outdoor living house plan invites nature in through expansive glazing and outdoor entertaining areas - the ultimate vantage point for taking in the breathtaking vistas of water and sky, with the city skyline twinkling in the distance. Taking advantage of the Tasmanian climate, this passive solar home employs eco technologies that reduce energy consumption in this almost all-glass structure. Maria Gigney Architects
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9 Feb 2012 | Glass Houses |

Cliff House Architecture Inspired by Modern Picasso Art

This inspiring cliff house architecture takes a cue from famed artist Pablo Picasso and is, in our humble opinion, a masterpiece in its own right. Designed by Australian architects Durbach Block Jaggers, this contemporary style home near Sydney, Australia features a glass and stone exterior with curved walls that cling to this 70-meter high rocky hotspot overlooking sun, sand and surf as far as the eye can see. Minimalist interiors are bright and cool - the ultimate place to relax and take in the beauty that surrounds, both the natural and that by design. Expansive glazing lets in the breathtaking vistas and lots of natural light, but the best views are to be had from the home's many outdoor terraces, the lower-level swimming pool and the rooftop garden. Durbach Block Jaggers
photo credits: Peter Bennetts, Brett Boardman, Anthony Browell

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9 Feb 2012 | Coastal Homes |

Steel Cabin Design in the Woods

Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects recently completed this steel cabin design in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. Clad in steel with large expanses of glass that can be completely shuttered, the stilt home enjoys an elevated position and great views of this treed location. Enter the raised house plan via an open steel staircase that matches the structure's industrial aesthetic. Inside, it's wood galore, and we're referring to both the interior finishing and the forest view. The open concept interior is overlooked by a modern loft accessed by a steel ladder, adding to the home's casual aesthetic. Olson Kundig Architects
photo credit: Benjamin Benschneider

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7 Feb 2012 | Cottage Homes |

Exotic Home Designs: Tiki-Chic Bali Retreat

This exotic home design by Indonesian architect Yoka Sara is out idea of a sweet retreat! Built as the edge of a peaceful pond, from the right angle it actually looks like this resort style home is rising right out of the water. Located in Canggu, Bali, this earthy, natural house design features a sweeping curved shape that adds to its organic appeal. Alfresco living is at the forefront of this design, with sheltered outdoor entertaining areas overlooking an amazing integrated water feature, and glass-enclosed interiors flooded with natural light and natural views around every corner. We like to call these interiors "Tiki chic" - a warm, woody aesthetic with a modern twist. Yoka Sara
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7 Feb 2012 | Custom Houses |

Open Roof House: Sustainable Wood Architecture with Style

This open roof house by French architects Djuric Tardio is an unassuming sustainable structure that's warm, woody and welcoming - here's the tour! The eco house design is prefabricated of sustainably managed timber (Finnish larch panels) and assembled on-site in only two weeks. Large windows flood interiors with natural daylight while helping to passively heat the place during the cold months. But, when the weather is warm, this home is a hotspot for nature-lovers, with outdoor entertaining areas like a deck-style dining room, and mobile kitchen furniture that can be wheeled outside for a total alfresco meal experience. The home's stand-out characteristic is probably its rooftop garden and patio, which resemble an unfinished roof - framed yet open, enhancing that ever-present element of outdoors. A rainwater recycling system lets nature take care of the gardens. Another really cool feature found inside, sliding interior walls let the homeowners manipulate the layout from day to day, to suit their needs. Djuric Tardio
via Dezeen
photo credit: Clement Guillaume

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6 Feb 2012 | Prefab Homes |

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