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Riverfront Homes

Charming Creekside Cabin with Rustic-Refined Aesthetic

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California architect Amy A. Alper designed this charming creek-side cabin in Santa Rosa, California. This delightful riverfront home sits on a serene property surrounded by towering firs and redwoods. One of the regulations for building here was that new construction was limited only to “previously disturbed” areas, so the architect thought outside the box with a great cantilevered living room and hallway addition that, while adding extra living space, had no impact on the land. Though revamped, the shingle-style cabin ... Continue >

Modern Indian Architecture on Ganges River

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Modern Indian architecture guru Rajiv Saini created this amazing northern India house design that inspires with its unusual asymmetrical architecture and thoughtful interiors. Massive cantilevered volumes call “come hither” with their colossal concrete arms outstretched. The hillside home captures views of the Ganges River, and in fact, this riverfront home even boasts indoor views of nature that are hard to beat. The courtyard home plan features an indoor-outdoor garden that offers its interiors plenty of natural light and views through ... Continue >

Simple Summer House in Russia

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This simple summer house in Russia by Bureau Bernaskoni makes a sweet retreat from big city living in Moscow. Set in the quaint village on the upper Volga River, this wood clad summer house ’s rustic facade is a wonderful complement to these pastoral surroundings, with a 17th-century church visible through its windows. This riverfront home makes a peaceful cottage retreat for a family with two kids – a simple, minimalist interior that results in a casual, low-maintenance lifestyle. And ... Continue >

Panoramic View House Plans: Riverfront in Korea

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Built to capture the breathtaking vistas, this panoramic view house plan by Hyunjoon Yoo Architects frames these picture-perfect panoramas beautifully. Located in South Korea facing the Bukhan River, the homeowners wanted to enjoy this pristine view from above. Thus, the Korean architecture firm designed a riverfront home complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, outdoor entertaining areas and balconies to maximize its view potential from any point of the home. Interiors are described as a “space within a space,” featuring functional areas (like ... Continue >

Compound Style House Plan in Latvia

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This compound style house plan in Latvia has lots of parts that make up a pretty cool whole. Designed by NRJA Architecture and built surrounding a paved central courtyard, this compound includes a group of structures to accommodate daily living, a guest house and sauna, a cellar, and a football and volleyball field. So as to not compete with the spectacular sights of nature (like the riverfront, the forest and the undulating lay of the land) the structures adopt a ... Continue >

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