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 >
Canadian architects Shim Sutcliffe had creative carte blanche when undertaking this contemporary custom home plan for a former professional symphony orchestra violinist who wanted not only a house, but a concert hall. After 10 years and $24 million US, the 10,000-sq.-ft. house with 150-seat theater would finally be complete. This innovative architectural design is perfectly suited to the ravine location in Toronto, surrounded by trees and greenery visible through many massive floor-to-ceiling windows. Curved walls have an organic look and ... Continue >
This cozy house design in Italy by Italian architects Damilano Studio sets the stage for luxury living and contemporary tastes. This glass wall house has a light, airy quality without being minimalist or cold. With a unique multi-level layout, private yet connected living areas bring the best of both worlds. And yet another cozy "layer" of this house plan can be found outside its walls. For every indoor level, there is an outdoor entertaining area equivalent overlooking the piece de ... Continue >
Dutch architect Paul de Ruiter designed Villa Roling – a contemporary lake house in Kudelstaart, Netherlands – for an art-collecting couple with obviously impeccable tastes. Designed in a maritime style with a modern edge, this cool, contemporary home is a beacon of light on the edge of Lake Westeinderplas, with its glass-enclosed ground level topped by a contrasting volume of wood – a space designated to housing the clients’ art collection. From inside, the views of lake and garden grounds ... Continue >
Japanese architecture firm Suppose Design Office designed this mountain house in the Otake, Japan. With a view to die for and a contemporary design to kill for, this Japanese house has it all. With the mountain range to the south and the sea to the north, lots of windows were a must to maximize the site’s best features. Between the two, this ultra-modern house stands in stark contrast to nature. The mountain side of the house was designed to by ... Continue >
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