Washington-based architecture firm Calico Studio created this unusual studio space for a textile artist with an eye for fabulous functionality. According to the architects, "Most artists, if pressed, could produce their work in a bathroom, adapting to their means. Our ... Continue >
Though Lavaflow 7 sounds like something from a sci-fi thriller, it's actually a contemporary style house on Big Island of Hawaii. Designed by Craig Steely Architecture, this house looks as modern as it sounds, featuring cast concrete walls, large expanses ... Continue >
This contemporary concrete house designed by Switzerland-based SimmenGroup accommodates multiple families, functions and fashions in its spacious, versatile design. Measuring almost 7,000 sq. ft., this monolith makes a striking impression on its treed, rolling landscape. The sloping plot places the ... Continue >
This cool hovering house offers a breathtaking view unlike any other of the surrounding Spanish Catalonia countryside. Designed by Chile architecture firm Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Architects, the raised house plan, dubbed the Solo House, indeed has an isolated, solitary feel ... Continue >
There's no question where the O House designed by Swiss architecture firm Philippe Stuebi Architekten gets its name. Located in Vierwaldstattersee, Switzerland, this luxury home overlooking Lake Lucerne features a number of circular-shaped openings in its facade, taking minimalist living ... Continue >
This horizontal architecture houses an "industrial" exterior a surprisingly warm yet innovative interior - take the tour! Portuguese architect Jorge Mealha created this cool concrete and glass house with an eye toward the unconventional, ultra-contemporary forms. The concrete walls give ... Continue >
Here's an interesting spin on inside outside architecture. Japanese architecture firm Takeshi Hosaka designed this great outdoor living house plan in an inside-out way - nature indoors, and indoors brought outside for a new twist on traditional living spaces. The ... Continue >
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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 – ... 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 ... Continue >
A prime example of forward-thinking, modern German architecture, this concrete house plan by Architects Brauning is situated in a dense urban centre, but its unusual look and unique flow are totally out of this world. Concrete, steel, wood and an ... Continue >
Australian architects Tony Owen Partners is the creative force behind this amazing concrete house in Sydney, Australia. This contemporary concrete walls home was designed for a concrete contractor, who used his expertise to put a personal touch and built the ... Continue >
This concrete home design by Atelier ST is located on an urban block of Zwickau, Germany, built on a hillside overlooking the river below. The contemporary, cubic facade of concrete and glass stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding traditional ... Continue >
