Coastal Cottage Design

Unusual Roof Design Adds Interest to Beach House

Check out how an unusual roof design adds interest to architecture. Designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Marmol Radziner, this beachfront home is just as exciting at its surrounding landscape. The Altamira Residence is a 15,500-sq.-ft. build including the main house, study, guest house and a garage. Set on a sprawling 20-acre site along the coastal edge of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this unusual design fronting the Pacific is clearly inspired by the oceanfront. The undulating roof follows the natural ... Continue >

Coastal House Designs - Capturing Coastline and the Mountains

This simple yet stunning coastal house design by New Zealand's Parsonson Architects was made to work with its rugged coastal landscape. Located on the remote Shoal Bay settlement on Hawkes Bay (for the non-New Zealanders out there, it’s found at the east coast of the North Island), this rural house is raised off the ground and set adjacent to the original woodshed, circa early 1900s. The home’s style is decidedly casual, as described by the architects: “rugged yet welcoming and ... Continue >

Also See: Coastal Cottage Design, New Zealand House Designs, Raised House Plans, Timber Houses, Wood Frame Houses

Panoramic House Plan on Australian Coast

This contemporary panoramic house plan by Australian architect Max Pritchard was made as an observation deck of sorts – a glass wall house complete with large outdoor entertaining areas designed to maximize the panoramic views of sun, sea and surf. Located in Emu Bay, South Australia, this cool raised cottage sits one meter above ground level, providing a vantage point for the ocean-view vistas while reinforcing its dramatic design. This modern vacation house is a combination of corrugated colorbond, timber ... Continue >

Also See: Australian Architects, Coastal Cottage Design, Glass Wall House, Outdoor Living Rooms, Raised House Plans, Vacation Houses

Brazil Beach Home – Cool, Casual Coastal Comforts

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 >

Also See: Beach House Exteriors, Beachfront Homes, Brazil Houses, Coastal Cottage Design, Slope House Plans, Wood Clad House

Cottage Style Design - Ideas & Pictures of Rustic Luxuries

Located on the Sweden's Stockholm Archipelago, Island House by WRB Architects is a cool coastal home designed to complement its wonderful waterfront setting. This rustic vacation home boasts a distinct cottage style design characterized by panoramic views of the ocean from outdoor living spaces and glass-enclosed interiors alike. The cozy, comfortable style of the home lends itself to socializing in groups and relaxing alone. A sheltered wood deck allows for all-weather outdoor entertaining, while the house also invites nature in ... Continue >

Also See: Coastal Cottage Design, Island Home Designs, Rustic House Styles, Sweden Architects, Vacation Houses, Waterfront Cottage Designs, Wood Cabin Design

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