MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Bates Masi Architects created this modern, contemporary riverfront home in Noyack, NY, bringing new, natural luxury to the term "casual." Designed for an actor with rest and relaxation in mind, this home plan “became a study in architectural theatre: a series of spaces in a carefully scripted sequence that subtly reflect his professional life,” explains the architect. A simple, modern facade makes way for gorgeous, light-filled interiors. Expansive windows boast views of the riverfront and gardens, and are covered by ... Continue >

This Mexican contemporary architecture designed by Agraz Architects is a design with lots of layers to it, and enveloped in a Zen aura for minimalist living at its best. The modern house finds a good balance between indoor and outdoor living rooms, public and private spaces. A simple geometric exterior makes way for minimalist interiors with large rooms adorned in little more than a few items of contemporary furniture to enhance their size. Floor-to-ceiling windows create sun-soaked interiors with a ... Continue >

This beautiful, contemporary courtyard design located on Mercer Island in Washington is a reflection of the site which it calls “home” – the good and the bad of it. The architects at Hutchison & Maul Architecture have taken the property’s advantages and drawbacks, and have made them work in favor of this unique, contemporary design. The Courtyard House sits peacefully on a long, narrow and steep slope, surrounded by forest with a waterfront view. The location characterizes the plan of ... Continue >

Known for their innovative use of traditional materials – namely brick – Atelier Zhanglei created this concrete urban design, the Slit House, as an ode to custom with an eye looking toward the future. This urban house design in Nanjing, China was modeled after the adjacent homes dating back to the 1920s, only with a cool, contemporary twist. In place of grey brick, the architect opted for concrete in an abstract form. Strips of wood two inches wide were used ... Continue >

The Ansley Glass House additions by Atlanta-based architects Brian Bell and David Yocum of BLDGS is a spectacular renovation of a 1910-era home in a historic downtown neighborhood. A striking glass addition sets the tone for this contemporary house, which is cutting-edge, with traditional elements. The modern glass home plan includes a garage, a kitchen, family room, library, and a staircase which connects the home’s three levels. Topping of this modern architectural design is an enclosed roof top loft and ... Continue >

Haus Bold certainly makes a bold and modern statement in its Germany setting. Designed by Thomas Bendel Architekt, this contemporary style house of prefabricated concrete takes shape as a simple cube structure, punctuated by walls of glass and anodized aluminum facades at the front and rear. This modern, industrial-chic style is carried inside, where concrete is the material of choice for walls and ceilings, giving interiors this same cool, contemporary aesthetic. For floors the architect created a raw yet refined ... Continue >

This cool beach house on Palabritas Beach in Lima, Peru was designed by Peruvian architect Jose Orrego. This modern beach house design idea was actually conceived to frame the breathtaking beach-front property and the spectacular sunsets every night. This unusual, low-profile architecture of this luxury coastal cottage design keeps the house intimate, but ultra-contemporary touches really make it stand apart from the rest. The gentle curves of the elevated box structure are open to the outdoors, inviting openness without sacrificing ... Continue >

This modern designer house in the Hollywood Hills is the epitome of Hollywood’s celebrity elite – it’s contemporary, it’s cool, and it’s totally cutting edge. The house was designed by architect Angelo Cassiello, with interiors created by Luis Ortega Design Studio. The house has been listed for sale with agent Greg Moesser, and here’s what $4.95 million will buy you – starting with the priceless panoramic city-to-ocean views. This spectacular designer house actually sits below many flight paths, giving residents ... Continue >

Who knew that the combination of small site plus small budget could equal to something so massively cool? Innovative modern firm Pb Elemental Architecture designed the contemporary style house, Crockett Residence, on a budget of just $167 per sq. ft. The 790-sq.-ft. compact house on a 1,600-sq.-ft. lot packs a punch with its contemporary architecture and sleek, urban house plan. The contemporary cube-shaped home features a modern facade with a sleek, industrial-style steel staircase leading up to a steel-siding main ... Continue >

This contemporary live / work home in Nikko, Tochigi by architect Japanese Katsutoshi Sasaki artfully balances life’s essentials with a modern aesthetic, all in a compact 1,752-sq.-ft. space. This small but sweet structure houses a single-family home and a hair salon, all within its two-storey frame. The home's slanted-pentagon shape is covered by an innovative roof that extends from the top along the side of the house, bending and rolling right into its main body – an unusual feature that ... Continue >

Designed by architects Cristobal Fernandez and Andres Mas of Mas y Fernandez Arquitectos, the Fleischmann-Ossa House in Santiago, Chile, is a modern design that’s unique for a number of reasons. Home to a young family, this contemporary architecture of concrete, stone, glass and wood was designed with a distinct goal – “to achieve a visual connection between their inhabitants,” according to the architects. That brings us to the next unusual feature of this home – the weird and wonderful windows ... Continue >

Architect Sebastian Irarrazaval designed this gorgeous house in Marbella, Chile. The contemporary concrete, glass and steel structure makes a modern impression on the rural landscape, surrounded by beaches, rolling hills, valleys and lush green foliage as far as the eye can see. The house at 8 al Cubo is among a popular strip of homes designed by top Chilean architects. This one certainly makes a lasting impression for its unique configuration, which incorporates indoor and outdoor spaces on multiple levels. ... Continue >

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