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Rustic Stone Homes – Bridge House in Greece

Rustic stone homes have a very special character about them, and even a new farmhouse like this one drips with authenticity. Deca Architecture designed this countryside home in Antiparos, Greece. This earthy, organic house takes shape as a bridge of stone stretching between two grassy slopes. In the north- and south-facing directions, the opposing hillsides rise in a sharp V, giving the house privacy on either side. Views from the east-west facades frame the sea. Within these stone walls, four ... Continue >

Three Level House Plans – Luxury Valley Home

This three level house plan, located on the outskirts of Brno in the Czech Republic, is a playground of modern luxury in a serene, countryside setting. Designed by architecture firm Orak, this hillside home is situated on a sloped lot with endless vistas of tree-covered hills stretching across the horizon. Each level has its own character, different from the rest, for a totally new unique living experience. Each room boasts breathtaking views of the valley. The first of three levels ... Continue >

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Raised House Plan is "Hot" and Passively Cool

San Diego-based architecture firm Architects Magnus designed this modern ranch house as a reflection of its surroundings, with a nod to the future. This raised house plan is a pinnacle both literally and figuratively; a local architectural icon perched on a hill overlooking a vast valley. The home’s raised position invites breathtaking views in, as well as the distant Pacific breeze to passively cool the home during the sweltering summer months. Another “cool” eco-friendly feature of this house is its ... Continue >

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Hillside House Plan Makes Contemporary Look Earthy!

Perched on a rocky slope between pines with a waterway at its feet, Casa Barone is an ultra-modern hillside house designed by Sweden architects WRB. In sharp contrast to its more traditional neighbors, this contemporary Swedish house plan features a flat roof and a minimalist black exterior framing its massive windows. The main part of the house is concealed underground within the steep hillside, where large horizontal platform creates a nice living and entertaining area. Half of this space is ... Continue >

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Underground House Design in the Greek Isles

What a cool example of creative architecture designed for fashion and function! This gorgeous underground house design by Deca Architecture is built right into the idyllic landscape of the Cycladic Islands in Greece. The hill house was designed to withstand the windy climate off the Aegean Sea. It was carved into the earth with just the second storey visible above ground. Clad in stone, the house really gets down to earth with natural materials and a warm, homey aesthetic that’s ... Continue >

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Cement Home Design Goes Modern-Industrial Chic

It’s only fitting that this cement home design is located in the town of Northampton, Eastern Pennsylvania - the birthplace of American Portland Cement. “The primary building materials, site poured concrete and various concrete products, pay respect to the history of Northampton”, explains Architect Joseph N. Biondo. Inspired by cement as well as the machines used to produce it, this horizontal home is a lesson in style from the modern-industrial school. Planted firmly into its sloping lot, this hill home ... Continue >

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Glass Wall Home in the Hollywood Hills

This cool glass wall home in the Hollywood Hills by architect John Lautner blends beautifully into its surroundings. This stunning natural home design, encircled in lush landscape with a dazzling view in the distance, invites the outdoors in. Innovative ideas and modern finishes fuse with organic architecture elements like natural wood and glass, giving the house a serene, spa-like appeal in every room – and nowhere is this more apparent than in the bathroom, where the city skyline is visible ... Continue >

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