Oceanfront Houses

Contemporary Coastal Architecture – Lighthouse 65 in UK

UK-based firm AR Design created this contemporary coastal architecture to focus on the views outward, and as importantly, to be seen! The oceanfront house in finished with a clean, ultra-contemporary aesthetic blending industrial-chic elements and refined touches like polished countertops and floor-to-ceiling glass. The minimalist interiors put the focus squarely on what’s going on outdoors – the UK’s South Coast, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Running up the center, a modern industrial-style spiral staircase anchors the house and ... Continue >

Also See: Interesting Homes, Minimalist Interiors, Oceanfront Houses, Roof Top Loft, Spiral Staircase House

Passive Solar Stone House, A Beachfront Dream!

This passive solar stone house is a dream for architecture- and enviro-lovers alike! Designed by Foster Bernal Arquitectos, this beachfront home is ideally located, perched atop a 180-ft. cliff overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean. This out-of-the Chile villa maximizes a less-is-more philosophy, complete with photovoltaic panels, a wind turbine, a gravity-fed well, and passive heating and cooling strategies, showcasing sustainability as its trendiest feature. The home is constructed using local stone and wood, and clearly embraces all things native – ... Continue >

Also See: Beachfront Homes, Chile Villas, Hillside Homes, Oceanfront Houses, Passive Solar Homes, Stone House

Unusual Roof Design Adds Interest to Beach House

Check out how an unusual roof design adds interest to architecture. Designed by Los Angeles-based architecture firm Marmol Radziner, this beachfront home is just as exciting at its surrounding landscape. The Altamira Residence is a 15,500-sq.-ft. build including the main house, study, guest house and a garage. Set on a sprawling 20-acre site along the coastal edge of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, this unusual design fronting the Pacific is clearly inspired by the oceanfront. The undulating roof follows the natural ... Continue >

Also See: Beachfront Homes, Coastal Cottage Design, Curved Roof Houses, Natural House Design, Oceanfront Houses

Waterfront Vacation Home Plans – Oceanfront Luxury Home for Sale in Malibu

Looking for a luxury oceanfront home for sale? Check out this awe-inspiring abode at Encinal Bluff, along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. With vistas stretching from Point Dume to Channel Islands, this resort-style waterfront vacation home plan fittingly features 80 ft. of glass overlooking the ocean. Ideal for entertaining, this gated house boasts a generous outdoor patio overlooking the beach, with access to the house via vast sliding glass walls. Inside, four bedrooms, four baths, large open-concept living ... Continue >

Also See: Beachfront Homes, Glass Wall House, Luxury Beach Homes, Luxury Homes For Sale, Oceanfront Houses

Box Style House Plan that is ridiculously cool ...

The idyllic spot of Coromandel, New Zealand, is home to this equally peaceful, restful box style house overlooking the ocean. The simplistic house plan for this coastal cottage by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects was created with a modern twist on traditional New Zealand home design. The wood clad house, as described by the architects, is “the expression of structure, cladding, lining and joinery in a raw and unique way.” The result is a rustic house style of natural timber in ... Continue >

Also See: Coastal Cottage Design, New Zealand House Designs, Oceanfront Houses, Outdoor Entertaining Areas, Outdoor Living House Plans, Rustic House Styles

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