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 >
This luxury beach home by Villa+Villa Architects in Macmasters Beach, New South Wales, Australia is anything but a sandy shack. Its thoughtfully designed home plan is relaxed, yet elegant – everything a contemporary beach house design overlooking the ocean should be! This oceanfront home boasts lots of windows and outdoor living rooms from which to take in the amazing view of sun, sand and surf. Modern minimalist interiors create a sense of serenity inside this open concept house plan. Outdoors, ... Continue >
A luxury design by architect Richard Meier and his partner Michael Palladino, this cool Southern California beach house is the epitome of cool. Fronting the Pacific Ocean to the south, a courtyard to the west and the Pacific Coast Highway to the north, this 4,280-sq.-ft. beach house follows in the tradition of SoCal’s courtyard houses that open to the outdoors. This light and airy design welcomes residents and guests into a two-storey glass-enclosed entry, leading into the garden, main oceanfront ... Continue >
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