http://www.trendir.com/house-design/ MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS en Copyright 2013 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:27:46 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Christopher Polly Architect is contemporary, but not intimidating in its aesthetic, blending into the existing neighborhood while still standing out for all the right reasons. In order to maximize the usable parts of the existing house, minimize environmental impact and make efficient use of the budget, the architect reused the original building envelope and part of the interior. With tradition taking its spot at the front of the house, the back enjoys a totally modern extension featuring glass walls and opening to the garden.

]]> http://www.trendir.com/house-design/cool-glass-extension-gives-traditional-home-a-modern-edge.html http://www.trendir.com/house-design/cool-glass-extension-gives-traditional-home-a-modern-edge.html Home Additions Australia Home Designs Australian Architects House Renovations Minimalist Interiors Slope House Plans Sat, 18 May 2013 09:27:46 -0600 Calico Studio created this unusual studio space for a textile artist with an eye for fabulous functionality. According to the architects, "Most artists, if pressed, could produce their work in a bathroom, adapting to their means. Our client wanted a space that would 'call' her to create, while maintaining a connection to her family." Dubbed Nautilus Studio, the home is a reflection of nature's inspiration. Inside and out, the structure's organic lines and earthy details keep bringing us back to the spiraling interior of a nautilus shell. While you can get a peek inside through the glass panels along the front facade, interiors offer a whole different experience that is equally inspired, and inspiring. Check it out.

]]> http://www.trendir.com/house-design/shell-shocked-nautilus-inspired-concrete-live-and-work-home.html http://www.trendir.com/house-design/shell-shocked-nautilus-inspired-concrete-live-and-work-home.html Custom Houses Concrete and Glass House Curved Roof Houses Eclectic Interior Design Live Work Houses Sat, 18 May 2013 09:22:08 -0600 SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) had two main objectives: to create a house that showcased the stunning waterfront as a main feature of its design, while accommodating the practical needs of a family, and as an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This house is indeed a great escape, oozing easy living and luxury at every turn. Spacious interiors open onto outdoor entertaining areas overlooking a private interior courtyard on one side, and the blue bay and beach on the other. Does it get any better than this? Take a tour and judge for yourself.

]]> http://www.trendir.com/house-design/luxury-oceanfront-escape-with-private-courtyard.html http://www.trendir.com/house-design/luxury-oceanfront-escape-with-private-courtyard.html Coastal Homes Interior Courtyard House Plans Oceanfront Houses Outdoor Living House Plans South African Architects South African Houses Sat, 11 May 2013 17:22:53 -0600 Rachcoff Vella Architecture was designed to embrace the sparkling shoreline without giving in to the typical "beach shack" structure. Quite the opposite, this unusual home features a complex facade and sophisticated interiors that boast a strong connection to nature while balancing a modern side. The house was designed to accommodate its single resident who stays here part time, while also welcoming her guests to stay and feel right at home. In addition, while this house was made to meet her specific "single" needs, it remains flexible enough to work for a potential future owner as a family living environment. Here's how the architects achieved their goal.

]]> http://www.trendir.com/house-design/strangely-shaped-beach-house-on-a-narrow-lot.html http://www.trendir.com/house-design/strangely-shaped-beach-house-on-a-narrow-lot.html Coastal Homes Australian Beach Houses Modern Beach Houses Oceanfront Houses Unusual Architectural Features Wed, 08 May 2013 22:39:19 -0600 Johnsen Schmaling Architects designed this modern cabin in a remote forest of Muscoda, Wisconsin. Measuring just 880 sq. ft., what this compact house lacks in size, it more than makes up for in style. The hillside home is built into the slope, featuring a low-lying volume buried into the hill, connected to a tower overlooking the tree-covered valley below.

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