MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Exposed Brick House by AABE

This exposed brick house by German architecture firm AABE is a lesson in contrasting styles, materials and aesthetics. Architect Bruno Erpicum took the helm of this Dusseldorf warehouse conversion, transforming “ruins” into something truly spectacular. From the outside, the brick exterior home is enclosed in a glass wall, a creative treatment that hints at the curiosities you’ll find inside. Building on much the same palette of materials, the architect combines industrial-chic elements like concrete and brick, with ultra-modern pieces like the glossy-white built-in storage and closets (which also serve as dividers for the open-concept home). Furnishings – which are as intriguing as the home itself! – are few and far between, allowing the focus to remain on the loft and its innate architectural features. Outside, a modern outdoor living room is an extension of the style and space found inside. AABE.
Architect: Bruno Erpicum
Photographer: Jean-Luc Laloux

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24 Mar 2011 | Brick Houses |

Triangular Shaped House Plan with Three Story Atrium

Chicago-based home builder Ranquist Development executed this amazing city house renovation and they built a bit of the great outdoors right in. This modern triangular-shaped house plan features a three-story interior courtyard, which adds architectural interest while flooding the space with natural light. The unique footprint of this 8,600-sq.-ft. custom home provides for a contemporary open-concept layout. On entry, a landscaped atrium leads you to the main level, where the kitchen features a two-storey glass wall that opens to the backyard. The fully functional double-height windows have an industrial edge to them, complementing the exposed brick, ductwork and rustic wood beams throughout. The kitchen leads into the living and dining room, media room, mudroom and out to the attached garage. Upstairs are three bedrooms and an open loft space that leads out to an adjacent deck. The third floor houses the sweet retreat – a boutique hotel-style, glass-enclosed penthouse surrounded by the rooftop deck. The basement level rounds out this house, with a theatre, spa bath, guest room and playroom space. This spacious multi-level home is awesome for entertaining and family life. Ranquist Development.

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1 Mar 2011 | Brick Houses |

Brick House Architecture Goes Ultra-Modern

Philadelphia-based Qb Design makes brick house architecture modern. This unusual city home takes a cue from its location – an urban-industrial corner of Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties region. A cool, curved brick exterior wall welcomes passers-by to linger awhile and enjoy the subtle particulars of this urban house design. Inside, this 3,800-sq.-ft., split-level home is cool as can be, featuring an elegant blend of bleached and blackened oak, polished concrete and polished steel within its large open-concept design. A staircase zigzags its way through the home, offering uninterrupted visual and physical access to the home’s various levels. Plenty of windows dot this brick house, flooding interiors with natural light and offering views of the street and the rooftop garden patio. Qb Design
via Contemporist
photo credits: Todd Mason / Halkin Architectural Photography

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5 Feb 2010 | Brick Houses | Comments (1)

Italian Home Architecture - Contemporary Urban Design

With a name that literally means “wind” in Italian, Vento House by mzc archittetura is as elegant and airy as its name suggests. Located in the city of Trevisto, this outstanding example of Italian home architecture is a lesson in how to pull off “eclectic” with elegance. Standing in-line with a block of row houses, this modern, minimalist facade is dotted with windows that overlook their nearby neighbors. Natural sunlight bathes the open concept interior, bouncing off the white walls to reveal unique intricacies like the home’s grainy natural wood floors, painted wood ceilings, and a striking staircase that, if it not for the laws of gravity, you could climb from above and below. A painted gray-brick wall doesn’t quite reach the roof – making for an interesting view which you can appreciate form the bedroom loft. The whole house has a trendy warehouse-studio flavor, with an authenticity that you can only find in a city like this. mzc archittetura
via Arch Daily
photo credit: Marco Zanta

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22 Jan 2010 | Brick Houses |

Modern Brick Home Design in China brings an innovative twist to tradition

Inspired by the time-honored tradition of local brick makers, Atelier Zhanglei has designed this gorgeous modern brick home in Nanjing, China. True to tradition, this wonderful home design incorporates brick, but uses it in new, innovative ways. Produced in neighboring fields the red brick is the main characteristic of this home’s facade, but the architect has featured it in an interesting, geometric pattern of raised bricks and void spaces that permit sunlight to permeate the exterior walls. The home’s courtyard serves to connect modern architecture to nature. Inside, modern minimalist interiors boast simple yet luxurious finishes, while floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the home’s sense of space. Atelier Zhanglei

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2 Sep 2009 | Brick Houses |

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