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Rustic Home Design Ideas - Baraboo, Wisconsin Home by Bruns Architecture

A rustic home design idea by Bruns Architecture, this cool home in Baraboo, Wisconsin has a “forest feel” to it. Nestled on a 30-mile bluff surrounded by vegetation, this rustic yet refined home sits on a slope with its intersecting volumes radiating out from the central foyer. The elegant, understated architecture doesn’t dominate its natural forest surroundings, but blends rather beautifully thanks to its low profile, simple geometry and layers of wood, concrete and glass. On entering through the solid wood door, the main foyer offers access to a large open-concept plan that opens to the kitchen, dining and living room, all enclosed in glass with views of the forested bluff beyond. The wonderful use of wood both inside and out highlights the home earthy aesthetic, but in a sleek and sophisticated way. To ensure the house feels as cozy as it looks, the building envelope is made of super insulated polyurethane SIP wall and roof panels and high-performance low-E argon windows. The home is heated by a hydronic radiant heat system – the lower-level concrete slab absorbs and stores the heat, which naturally radiates up to heat the main living area. Bruns Architecture
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15 Feb 2010 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Rustic Stone Homes – Bridge House in Greece

Rustic stone homes have a very special character about them, and even a new farmhouse like this one drips with authenticity. Deca Architecture designed this countryside home in Antiparos, Greece. This earthy, organic house takes shape as a bridge of stone stretching between two grassy slopes. In the north- and south-facing directions, the opposing hillsides rise in a sharp V, giving the house privacy on either side. Views from the east-west facades frame the sea. Within these stone walls, four interior courtyards organize the home into five main living areas. Because of the steep slopes to either side, much of this hill house appears to be buried within the landscape, but natural light continues to flood interiors through floor-to-ceiling doors and glass walls with walkouts to the gardens. Deca Architecture
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3 Feb 2010 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Three Level House Plans – Luxury Valley Home

This three level house plan, located on the outskirts of Brno in the Czech Republic, is a playground of modern luxury in a serene, countryside setting. Designed by architecture firm Orak, this hillside home is situated on a sloped lot with endless vistas of tree-covered hills stretching across the horizon. Each level has its own character, different from the rest, for a totally new unique living experience. Each room boasts breathtaking views of the valley. The first of three levels – the basement – is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation, complete with a sauna, sparkling bath, a lap pool, snooker table and a walk-out to the garden. One floor up, the ground level features a stunning entrance foyer which leads to the kitchen, living room and dining room. A stone staircase takes you upstairs, where tucked privately away on the third level you’ll find the bedrooms – a sweet retreat indeed. The fourth component of this house is the outdoor living area, complete with a wood deck and a refreshing pool, with probably the best views of all. Orak.

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28 Jan 2010 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Raised House Plans – Big Ideas on a Small Budget

With a tight lot and an even tighter budget, Tyler Engle Architects designed this raised house plan with a little good ole-fashioned elbow grease and lots of creativity. Set on a steep slope, this house was built as a system of modules set on trestles, hovering above the hillside. In order to meet their meager budget demands, the architects adopted their own interpretation of the traditional Japanese architecture Tatami mat module. The house features a 12-by-16-ft. grid system and 4-by-8-ft. sheets of plywood which, while not exactly “high-end,” create a comfortable and perfectly presentable living space on the cheap. The natural look of the wood exterior continues indoors, where minimalism and naturalism are a key theme with organic materials like wood and stone dominating. Tyler Engle Architects
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14 Jan 2010 | Slope Houses | Comments (0)

Hillside House Plan Makes Contemporary Look Earthy!

Perched on a rocky slope between pines with a waterway at its feet, Casa Barone is an ultra-modern hillside house designed by Sweden architects WRB. In sharp contrast to its more traditional neighbors, this contemporary Swedish house plan features a flat roof and a minimalist black exterior framing its massive windows. The main part of the house is concealed underground within the steep hillside, where large horizontal platform creates a nice living and entertaining area. Half of this space is occupied by an upper living level, while the other half is open to the outdoors and connects to the kitchen. The house was designed for a young Italian painter and his Swedish wife so a studio space was a must, where the homeowner can work and be inspired by the surroundings. WRB.

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30 Dec 2009 | Slope Houses |

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