Located in the Seattle area, this arched timber roof house by architecture firm Schuchart/Dow is characterized by its close connection to the outdoors and an indoor openness that enhances the already-spacious 3,000-sq.-ft. design. Dubbed the Party Shack, this glass, concrete and wood house has an eclectic feel that combines nature and modern architecture into a wonderful, unusual home. A large two-storey space houses the kitchen and main living areas which open onto a vast covered patio outside. The facade is ... Continue >
Courtyard house architecture offers a cool blend on nature and contemporary design. This concrete and wood house by Korean architects IROJE KHM artfully incorporates indoors and out into its layered levels for living. With one level below ground and two levels rising above, this courtyard architecture in Goyang, Korea puts a modern spin on the home, with a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The structure’s concrete base anchors the design, and is topped by a wood and glass ... Continue >
Topped by a Z-shaped roof, this stunning example of concrete and wood architecture aptly named Z House, was designed by architecture firm Hohyun Park + Hyunjoo Kim. This contemporary style house has lots of quirks that make it a truly unique and unusual home design. Located in Gwangju Si, Gyeonggi-Do in South Korea, between a steep hill and forest, this concrete and wood house boasts many layers of design and living. A facade of black zinc, basalt, red cedar and ... Continue >
Casa XS is a modern vacation house design by architects Maria Victoria Besonias, Guillermo de Almeida and Luciano Kruk of BAK Arquitectos. Located in the seaside resort city of Mar Azul, just outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina, this contemporary yet rustic concrete cottage is surrounded by lush forest, beach and dunes. In designing this house, the architects aimed to seek out building materials with minimal maintenance, minimal environmental impact, and maximum visual effect. The result blends seamlessly with its spectacular ... Continue >
Sebastian Mariscal Architecture Studio came up with this cool couple of homes in La Jolla, California. Dubbed 2inns, the contemporary pair of identical stilted houses is made for outdoor living. The unique stilt design affords the luxury of outdoor spaces incorporated on all levels of the house, including on the ground floor, where a fabulous covered deck invites al fresco living and entertaining. The facade of these block-like structures boasts the balance of concrete on the sub-level, a glass-enclosed main ... Continue >
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