Canadian Patkau Architects designed this elongated house on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. A modern fixture on this 16-acre farm, the slope house boasts an orchard of fruit trees to the south side and a hay field to the north – a natural backdrop to the contemporary style house. Stretching 276 ft. across, this long and lean house features the main living quarters and guest accommodations separated by breezeway. Ultra-modern interiors actually glow, thanks to the use of translucent acrylic ... Continue >
This modern Catskills house by Audrey Matlock Architects has a distinct contemporary style that’s dressed to the nines in its own, simple way. The outdoor entertaining areas and pool are overlooked by a transparent panoramic deck, enclosed in glass to extend this already sprawling home of 3,700m2 into the endless outdoors. Simple finishes indoors complement a straightforward geometry, making the views the primary focus of this glass wall house. Indoors and outdoor fireplace features add warmth to this cool mountain ... Continue >
Seattle-based Gary Gladwish Architecture created this natural home architectural & interior design for a homeowner who had dreamed of living on this island for 54 years before actually making her move. The hillside home on a forest lot on Orcas Island in Washington State sits on a slope dotted with madrone trees, firs, beech, thistle, moss and rocks – nature’s best, which also sets the tone for this earthy yet clearly contemporary style house, where old barn wood, rusty steel, ... Continue >
This pyramid house design is a curious, contemporary style house that is a creative free-for-all for both architect and resident. Dubbed the Bilt House, this unusual home stands out among its surroundings as a pyramid structure with a steeply pitched roof, but also blends into its environment with a design that’s partially embedded in the soil. The glass wall house is bright, even its underground level, with minimalist interiors that become a perfect backdrop for the homeowner’s passion – his ... Continue >
Check out this cool canyon view house by Sparano + Mooney Architecture. With a prime location overlooking Emigration Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah, this contemporary style house was made with these breathtaking views in mind. A striking facade of corten steel, concrete and glass works wonderfully in this natural setting while creating a unique focal point amidst rock, trees and shrubs. Interiors are bright, thanks to a 30-ft. sliding glass wall, offering convertible indoor/outdoor entertaining areas, while the canyon ... Continue >
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