MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Italian Stone House with rustic appeal on Lake Como, by architect Arturo Montanelli

Nature meets architecture in this amazing Italian countryside home by architect Arturo Montanelli. Built into a slope, this hillside house has a strong sense of gravity to it, grounded in a heavy, stone design. This stone house may be cool, but it has very warm qualities, incorporating exposed concrete and limestone with natural wood and exposed ceiling beams for a rustic look. This gorgeous lake house frames amazing views of Lake Como and the Italian countryside in every direction, adding to its natural appeal. The main floor is bright and airy, with a double-height living room and floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the garden outside. Upstairs, bedrooms boast peace and privacy. A strong Mediterranean style flavors the modern yet authentic stone home design. Arturo Montanelli

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9 Oct 2009 | Lake Homes | Comments (0)

Rustic Lake Cabin – Hidden Gem on Green Lake, Wisconsin

Johnsen Schmaling Architects are the designers behind the rustic Camouflage House, hidden in Green Lake, Wisconsin. This magnificent, modern lake cabin is perched on a steep hillside overlooking the lake, surrounded by trees in a veritable nature-lovers wonderland. This densely treed plateau has inspired the look of this natural house design; a rustic, low-profile silhouette with cedar and glass panels, framed to resemble the forest’s vertical lines and repetition. An understated, low-lying entrance gives way to a stunning, 2,700-sq.-ft. two-storey lake house that appears to spill down the hillside, with the breathtaking lake just beyond. Like the cabin-like exterior (a very chic cabin!), interiors are rustic and minimalist, yet sophisticated, elegant and chic all at once. Natural elements prevail, like warm and rich woods, and earth tones, and the panoramic views. Johnsen Schmaling Architects
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15 Sep 2009 | Lake Homes | Comments (0)

Contemporary Lake House by Dutch Architect Paul de Ruiter

Dutch architect Paul de Ruiter designed Villa Roling – a contemporary lake house in Kudelstaart, Netherlands – for an art-collecting couple with obviously impeccable tastes. Designed in a maritime style with a modern edge, this cool, contemporary home is a beacon of light on the edge of Lake Westeinderplas, with its glass-enclosed ground level topped by a contrasting volume of wood – a space designated to housing the clients’ art collection. From inside, the views of lake and garden grounds are maximized through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer the interior a very minimal, wall-less look, complemented by interesting finishes, luxurious flooring and a fabulous two-storey living space at the heart of it all, crowned with a skylight that naturally illuminated the couple’s prized paintings. Paul de Ruiter
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3 Sep 2009 | Lake Homes | Comments (0)

Lake Cabin Design with an amazing open concept layout

Seattle architect Nils Finne has redefined the coastal home, taking it from rustic to rich in this lake cabin design – a beauty on Lake Superior at Eagle Harbor, at the north of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Set on a forested three-acre property, this waterfront retreat features a magnificent 40-ft. wall of glass that frames the lake view. The 2,000-sq.-ft. cabin cantilevers over the water, creating the feeling of being within nature, as opposed to just looking at it from the inside out. Exposed ceiling beams are cottage chic, complemented by warm woods that add to the home’s natural allure. The cabin is designed with two main volumes – an open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, and two-story sleeping quarters with a kids’ bedroom on the ground floor and the parents’ master loft above. To finish this home with a true custom touch, the architect designed the unique dining table, coffee table and cabinets using eco-friendly, FSC-certified “plyboo” – a plywood-bamboo combination. Finne Architects
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26 Jul 2009 | Lake Homes | Comments (0)

Lake House Architecture with Modern Wraparound Roof

Here's a really cool lake house design. With architect Todd Saunders of Saunders Architecture at the helm, this modern, boat-inspired vacation home boasts just the right blend of rustic charm and contemporary influences. With a wood roof that wraps around to form the rear wall and the floor, this compact cottage retreat is like a warm embrace, welcoming residents and their lucky guests to relax and take in the amazing lake view via the fully glazed front facade. A large deck stretches out across the front of the lake house, which is nestled peacefully between forest and the waterfront. The interior of this wood cabin design is minimalist, pared right down to the base essentials. This unique house design was somewhat of an experimental venture for this young, Norway-based architecture firm. “The main dilemma for emerging architects is finding clients willing to take a chance with young, enthusiastic architects that have limited experience,” according to Saunders Architecture. “When we first started our firm, instead of looking for clients we went looking for plots, to build an experimental structure. In doing this, we could pursue our architectural vision in line with our convictions: uncompromising, original and respect for the landscape.” Saunders Architecture.

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22 Jul 2009 | Lake Homes | Comments (0)

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