Geometric house architect Katrin Oggesen of Archibald Buero designed this German house plan just outside Potsdam – an unlikely addition to its natural surroundings. A structure of stacked and twisted cubes, this narrow lot house design sits on a 240m2 site surrounded by forest and steps from the waterfront. The lake house was designed to offer privacy from the street with a largely closed-off facade, while to the water, a Solarlux "L 80" sliding glass wall opens the house onto ... Continue >
This exposed brick house by German architecture firm AABE is a lesson in contrasting styles, materials and aesthetics. Architect Bruno Erpicum took the helm of this Dusseldorf warehouse conversion, transforming “ruins” into something truly spectacular. From the outside, the brick exterior home is enclosed in a glass wall, a creative treatment that hints at the curiosities you’ll find inside. Building on much the same palette of materials, the architect combines industrial-chic elements like concrete and brick, with ultra-modern pieces like ... Continue >
Located in the very traditional town of Memmingen, Germany, SoHo Architektur designed this contemporary timber house design to stand out from the rest. MuUGN Haus is a modern German house plan, wood-clad in dark timber to give it a rustic feel. But the windows have a modern edge, foreshadowing what you’ll find inside. In complete contrast to the dark, almost brooding facade, this open-concept home is bright, cheery and contemporary. Light wood dresses the floor and encases the home’s focal ... Continue >
This multi-generational gable house plan is essentially two houses in one, offering attached accommodations while maintaining a sense of privacy. Designed by BUB Archtekten, this German home features an east and west gable, one occupied by the parents, and the other by the children and their children. Between the two volumes is a common area connecting the two, with fantastic panoramic views of the countryside. The style is clean and contemporary, with a minimalist interior punctuated by modern details like ... Continue >
Modern meets traditional in this German timber home design. Frankfurt-based FFM Architects designed Golden House and named it for its warm-colored timber clad facade. This former farmhouse, circa 1950, was demolished, apart from its chimney, and rebuilt to suit modern needs. The revamped house design features lots of windows punctuating the wood exterior, and includes openings in the main structure that collect the home to the garden. Moving from outside in, the style of the house shifts from traditional to ... Continue >
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