Seattle-based Olson Kundig Architects recently completed this steel cabin design in Olympic Peninsula, Washington. Clad in steel with large expanses of glass that can be completely shuttered, the stilt home enjoys an elevated position and great views of this treed location. Enter the raised house plan via an open steel staircase that matches the structure's industrial aesthetic. Inside, it's wood galore, and we're referring to both the interior finishing and the forest view. The open concept interior is overlooked by ... Continue >
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 cool folded roof house is an artful blend of old and new. The unusual home designed by Austrian architecture firm X Architekten features a modern mix of glass and steel, giving the home its characteristic aesthetic. The steel house addition to the existing structure features a continuous folded Corten roof and facade, naturally weathered and naturally rusted in contrast to the more-traditional original structure. The hillside provides this slope house plan a clear distinction between the original residence and ... Continue >
Architect David Jameson was inspired by a tea house idea when he developed this subtle yet stunning meditation house plan. Consisting of a volume suspended within a frame, Japanese architecture inspired this glass and steel home as a space for meditation, relaxation and reflection. In contrast to its floor-to-ceiling glazed walls, a solid wood door welcomes you in, complementing the natural woody surroundings while providing a sure separation between indoors and out, raw and refined, wild and sophisticated. Illuminated only ... Continue >
Garden home designs are a fave of ours, and this little beauty by designer and owner Agneta Enzell is a great mix of contemporary with an inspired “greenhouse” twist. This Swedish home is light, bright and airy – the perfect complement to any outdoors, whether it’s an English garden, a tropical beachfront or a forest haven. Designed in typical Scandinavian fashion, the black-and-white palette is simple and sweet, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation, while providing a perfect backdrop to display the ... Continue >
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