This concrete house design features a stand-out contemporary design that balances nature and ultra-modern aesthetics. The client, who also happened to be the builder, was looking for a challenge and New Zealand architect Simon Twose delivered. Made of concrete and glass, this house is an unusual mix of open and closed, its expansive windows peeking out from behind these imposing walls of armor. Behind its exterior, this rigid house boasts a modern aesthetic highlighted by exposed concrete walls, an industrial-style ... Continue >
We love this contemporary concrete tower house by Christian Pottgiesser Architecturespossibles. The concrete walls house a family of five, with a tower one for the parents and one for each of their three children, connected by a common base. Each tower features a dressing area on the main floor and an upper bedroom and bath, while the parents’ structure is crowned by an open-air terrace – a private piece of heaven (well, not quite that high up, but close enough). ... Continue >
L-shaped house floor plans are a great way to maximize outdoor views while providing private alfresco living space. This Mexican modern architecture designed by Central De Arquitectura makes the most of its lush surroundings and offers interiors with a contemporary style. This concrete and glass house puts living on three levels – a trio of low-profile volumes stacked one atop the other. The semi-sunken lower level features walk-outs that flood them with natural light, eliminating the buried feeling typical to ... Continue >
Designed by New Zealand architecture firm Daniel Marshall Architects, this precast concrete walls house injects some urban flair into its suburban surroundings. Located in Auckland, this contemporary style concrete house was designed for a young family with two boys – which meant plenty of open spaces were a must. And to ensure every inch of the indoors gets its own piece of nature, the expansive glass wall facade with walkouts to the balconies frames some of Mother Nature’s best, visible ... Continue >
There’s nothing conventional about this Chicago modern house design by Ranquist Development. Characteristic for its contemporary squared silhouette, vertical emphasis, and concrete and steel exterior, this house on Wood Street in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood has an amazing connection to the great outdoors through glass walls that enclosing the main living area. The first floor is made up of a series of stepped planes, allowing for a great, open-concept interior promoting a social scene, while still providing distinct areas and private ... Continue >
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