MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

As part of a total resort reconstruction, which invited some of Russia’s top architects to flex their muscles, so to speak, most of the buildings here are designed by architect Totan Kuzembaev – including Red Guest Houses. Located in Moskovskaya Oblast, Russia, this unusual raised home design took center stage and even picked up a number of awards along the way. Distinctive for their vibrant red color and beach home exteriors, these guest houses are compact, lightweight homes of wood, ... Continue >

Marcio Kogan Architects have a few amazing beach home designs under their belt, but this stunning Brazil beach home located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro boasts a distinct cottage-style feel that puts comfortable, casual living and a coastal cottage character at the forefront. Pier House was designed to house a sailboat during the week and its users on weekends. This gorgeous beach house was designed in two levels, to accommodate the sloped site. The first volume, a solid box clad ... Continue >

Architect Joaquin Torres of Spanish architecture firm A-cero created this idyllic Caribbean house design in the Dominican Republic as a year-round holiday hotspot where sun, sand and surf beckon. This 7,000m2, single-storey beachfront bungalow consists of two curvilinear volumes; a pair of sand-colored structures stretching upwards into the sunny sky. Arching walls of this curved roof house create architectural interest from the outside, while inside all focus in on the views. Outdoor living rooms offer endless views of the beach, ... Continue >

This cool beach house on Palabritas Beach in Lima, Peru was designed by Peruvian architect Jose Orrego. This modern beach house design idea was actually conceived to frame the breathtaking beach-front property and the spectacular sunsets every night. This unusual, low-profile architecture of this luxury coastal cottage design keeps the house intimate, but ultra-contemporary touches really make it stand apart from the rest. The gentle curves of the elevated box structure are open to the outdoors, inviting openness without sacrificing ... Continue >

When the architects at Bayden Goddard Design created this beachfront luxury home located on Australia’s Gold Coast, it’s no doubt that this Albatross Avenue site – with adjoining parkland to the south and breathtaking beachfront to the east – had a deep impact on this nature-infused design. A grand facade of recycled timber, stone and widespread glazing is the perfect complement to the landscape. Sliding-glass walls encircle the ground floor for a luxury “view-through” floor plan offering outside access from ... Continue >

A luxury design by architect Richard Meier and his partner Michael Palladino, this cool Southern California beach house is the epitome of cool. Fronting the Pacific Ocean to the south, a courtyard to the west and the Pacific Coast Highway to the north, this 4,280-sq.-ft. beach house follows in the tradition of SoCal’s courtyard houses that open to the outdoors. This light and airy design welcomes residents and guests into a two-storey glass-enclosed entry, leading into the garden, main oceanfront ... Continue >

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• Amazing Travertine House by A-Cero Architecture Firm with water features
• Laminated Pinewood House by Nordicasa Design & Construction. We love it!
• Raised Home Design – Renovated Guest Homes at Russian Resort
• Modern Zen House Design in Madrid, Spain
• Mountain Home Ideas – Hillside Home in Barcelona
• Progressive Architecture - Timber and Stone Two-homes-in-one Design
• Riverfront Architecture – Contemporary Concrete House Overlooking River Views
• Timber Wood Home in Natural Courtyard Setting
• Colorado Mountain House is a Lesson in Luxury, for sale!
• Modern Waterfront Home - Timber Design in Australia
• Italian Countryside House Makes a Modern Statement
• Future Home Designs – Australia Architecture with Flow
• Concrete Home Designs - minimalist in Germany
• Luxury Garden Shed Designs – compact sheds for work and play
• Waterfront House Plans - Luxury Waterfront Home for Sale on Bainbridge Island, WA
• Recycled Houses - Repurposed Steel and Concrete from the I-93
• Rustic Home Design Ideas - Baraboo, Wisconsin Home by Bruns Architecture
• Panoramic House Plan on Australian Coast
• Bay House Design on Australia Shoreline
• Brazil Beach Home – Cool, Casual Coastal Comforts