California architect Amy A. Alper designed this charming creek-side cabin in Santa Rosa, California. This delightful riverfront home sits on a serene property surrounded by towering firs and redwoods. One of the regulations for building here was that new construction was limited only to “previously disturbed” areas, so the architect thought outside the box with a great cantilevered living room and hallway addition that, while adding extra living space, had no impact on the land. Though revamped, the shingle-style cabin ... Continue >
Rubberhouse, designed by Netherlands architects Cityforster, is an unconventional, too-cool rubber and wood clad house which, apart from its unusual exterior material, presents a totally traditional way of life with a modern twist. The open concept house plan boasts an easygoing flow, leading from the two-storey living space with a fab pivoting fireplace feature to be enjoyed from any point in the room, through the home and out to an outdoor entertaining area. The other side of the structure features ... Continue >
Here’s a modern low maintenance house, and our idea of a dream home! This northern California house designed by Marmol Radziner is a prefab cottage for weekend rest and relaxation, getting back to basics with low-maintenance and easily replaceable materials like concrete floors and metal siding. A 70-ft. covered porch offers outdoor entertaining areas for alfresco living in any weather. Beyond the entrance, a sprawling outdoor lounge area sits comfortable beneath a curtain shade, furnished with comfortable yet stylish chairs ... Continue >
Now, here’s a home that was made for a lifetime of play! Loved by small and big kids alike, this cool cantilevered house enjoys its countryside home here in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by nature with many playful features incorporated right into its architecture. Inspired by a tree house, this raised house plan sits among the treetops by virtue of its stilt design. The hillside home boasts a humble exterior that lets nature take center stage, but inside, the fireplace ... Continue >
This modern patio home architecture is contemporary yet cozy – not an easy combination to do right. Marcio Kogan of Brazil architecture firm Studio MK27 created this patio house design to bring nature indoors on a whole new level. The courtyard house opens to the outdoors for a sense of boundlessness, but elements like concrete ceilings up the cozy factor. On the other side of the expansive glazing, large patio areas essentially double the home’s living space. The ground floor ... Continue >
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