Hill House

Incredible House Design by Johnston Marklee

Not one to blend into the background, this incredible house design by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Johnston Marklee makes a striking addition to its surroundings. The irregular-shaped hill house features a contemporary silhouette with a minimalist white facade punctuated by lots of windows – a wonderful contrast to its lush, leafy backdrop of Pacific Palisades, California. This 3,300-sq.-ft. slope house features modern interiors, sun-soaked through the home’s numerous windows and skylights. Perched on a hillside with picture windows facing the ... Continue >

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Comfortable Home Design - warm and modern, DIY by Michael Parks

This comfortable home design is a lesson in modern architecture – sleek, open, airy and inviting. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls have a hand in the home’s minimalist interiors – a perfect complement to the surrounding natural views. Stand-out exterior features include metal detail, the wood-trellised box-framed window, and the sustainably-harvested exterior wood facade, adding warmth to the cool, concrete monolith. Multiple balconies and outdoor entertaining areas complete the alfresco living experience. Indoors, the house is modern, but cool and comfortable. Bold ... Continue >

Also See: Concrete and Wood House, Glass Wall House, Hill House, Hillside Home Plans, Outdoor Entertaining Areas

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 >

Also See: Countryside Homes, Farmhouse Cottage Style, Hill House, Rustic Farmhouses, Stone House

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 >

Also See: Hill House, Hillside Homes, Lap Pool House, Luxury Houses, Slope House Plans

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 >

Also See: Eco House Designs, Hill House, Raised House Plans, Ranch Home Designs, Ranch Style Homes

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