Modern geometry and expansive glazing set this airy home design in Haifa, Israel apart. Made for outdoor living, this house by Pitsou Kedem Architects features dazzling alfresco entertaining areas with a sparkling pool as the centerpiece – overshadowed only by the modern house itself. Various overlapping elements, roofs and terraces are a veritable playground for the eye. The striking structure is a massive space, but boasts a light aesthetic thanks to large expanses of windows and a glass wall that ... Continue >
Like its many levels of living space, this modern Cyprus architecture designed by Varda Studio also boasts many layers of architectural interest. The horizontal arrangement of this interesting design presents a very unusual way to divide space, both inside and out. Its materials – concrete basement, a white-painted main floor and a wood-clad upper – define the home’s three distinctive floors. Welcoming you from the street, this courtyard house plan leads you into the open living room boasting an expansive ... Continue >
A beautiful modern farm house combining traditional and modern elements, this barn conversion design is somewhat of a local landmark. The home was actually part of a Television show, Grand Designs, where the homeowner and architect Stedman Blower Architects were challenged to create a design that left the original exterior intact while totally transforming the interior of the home. This UK farmhouse is a distinctive “English” charm, from the exterior with its shingled roof, to the interior where the exposed ... Continue >
Modern city homes have to have a bit of nature to truly have it all. Seattle is a haven for contemporary style homes and breathtaking views, and this one falls in line with the unexpected that we’ve come to expect. This luxury home for sale, measuring a sprawling 6,167 sq. ft., has an extraordinary exterior that invites you – defies you – to explore every corner, every inch of its unusual angular silhouette. This urban house is a indeed a ... Continue >
This inverted roof architecture reminds us of a bird taking flight – only fitting, in these wonderful woody surroundings on Lake Anna, Virginia. This small guest house was designed by Washington-based architect Robert M. Gurney, who’s simple materials and construction methods, and inspired ideas come together in perfect harmony. A rusted corrugated-metal facade is humble, but stands out for its unconventionality. And we love the ever-present combination of raw and refined in this unusual house plan. Inside, exposed plywood walls ... Continue >
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