Water-lovers, check out this fab floating lake house designed by German architects Steeltec37. Inspired by sleek sailboat silhouettes and the life aquatic, the Aqua Floathome isn’t your typical waterfront home – the modern structure has an edgy appeal, made of glass and steel with a vaulted curved roof leading the eye up to the rooftop deck overlooking the lapping waves. Interiors are decidedly modern, though compact, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the maritime views and flooding the home with natural light. ... Continue >
This C-shaped house plan gets an A+ when it comes to design. This wonderful wood clad house designed by TOTeMS Architecture is right at home in these natural surroundings. This small guest house is essentially a treehouse design, which becomes evident once inside and you find yourself among the treetops, visible through the home’s many windows. Just outside the floor-to-ceiling glazed facade, an open-air balcony lets you step into the great outdoors and take in the view of water and ... Continue >
Sometimes, a contemporary home extension is just what the doctor ordered to revive and rejuvenate an old home. The Wright House, designed by Elmo Swart Architects, really stands apart for its innovative yet earthy style. The modern extension to a traditional thatched-roof house in Durban, South Africa echoes the existing home’s shape with a curved roof and walls, and ushers you into the outdoors without ever leaving the comfort of home. The sun-soaked, glass-enclosed living area is contemporary in contrast ... Continue >
This chic bended roof house by Netherlands architects GAAGA takes a conventional concept and gives it a contemporary, abstract twist: the curved roof is modeled after a traditional saddle roof, only inverted to dip at the center. The V-shaped house roof may be its claim to fame, but interiors are just as innovative as the unusual exterior. The exposed-wood ceilings are showcased with open-to-above and two-storey living spaces. The open concept home features a main-floor entrance hall with views of ... Continue >
Check out how an unusual roof design adds interest to architecture. Designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Marmol Radziner, this beachfront home is just as exciting at its surrounding landscape. The Altamira Residence is a 15,500-sq.-ft. build including the main house, study, guest house and a garage. Set on a sprawling 20-acre site along the coastal edge of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this unusual design fronting the Pacific is clearly inspired by the oceanfront. The undulating roof follows the natural ... Continue >
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