This cool folded roof house is an artful blend of old and new. The unusual home designed by Austrian architecture firm X Architekten features a modern mix of glass and steel, giving the home its characteristic aesthetic. The steel house addition to the existing structure features a continuous folded Corten roof and facade, naturally weathered and naturally rusted in contrast to the more-traditional original structure. The hillside provides this slope house plan a clear distinction between the original residence and ... Continue >
This Austrian wooden house was designed by architect Daniel Sauter of K_M Architektur. The contemporary timber house captures the firm’s signature style of simplicity, using natural larch wood and plenty of glass for a light, bright design that integrates indoors and out. The ground floor includes a well-planned kitchen and dining area as well as a home office. A fabulous fireplace feature serves as a room divider of this open concept home design. Like its facade, interiors feature wood from ... Continue >
This minimalist black home makes a stand-out addition to its pastoral surroundings here in Gunskirchen, Austria. The countryside home created by Austrian architecture firm X Architekten gives minimalist living a bold, new form. The steeply sloping roof is this interesting home’s first distinguishing feature, but not the last! The dramatic black facade features a peek-a-boo opening in white – a stark and curious contrast that invites you in. Minimalist interiors feature white walls, concrete floors and white pine, punctuated by ... Continue >
Modern multi family architecture that is aesthetically pleasing and practical - check it out! Austrian architecture firm HOLODECK designed this unusual home with 22 roofs – that’s right, count 'em! The complex plan, accommodating multiple families, considers noise reduction and privacy, as well as the surrounding views and an existing single-family home on the property to be incorporated into the design. The “stepped” house plan features alternating floors that jut in and out, offering privacy for each while still allowing ... Continue >
This modern organic home combines two very different looks with flair. Austrian architecture firm Caramel Architects designed this contemporary style home near Vienna with an eye toward the ultra modern, but function in mind. The home’s claim to fame is its unusual curved walls, which are echoed by the contemporary exterior details in the rounded concrete patio and pool, as well as indoors. Minimalist interiors have a simple yet distinctly natural aesthetic, thanks to its large glazed areas and a ... Continue >
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