MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Architect Jaak Kangro of Nordicasa Design & Construction sent us some amazing photos of his latest architectural endeavor – a gorgeous timber home design located in the Valdelineares ski resort in Spain. Built almost entirely from 165 mm laminated pinewood, this wood clad house boasts a rustic mountain cottage feel both inside and out. But this mountain house isn't without its modern touches, like the tiny peek-a-boo window slots peppering the front facade, and a stone-finished front entrance flanked by ... Continue >

A rustic home design idea by Bruns Architecture, this cool home in Baraboo, Wisconsin has a “forest feel” to it. Nestled on a 30-mile bluff surrounded by vegetation, this rustic yet refined home sits on a slope with its intersecting volumes radiating out from the central foyer. The elegant, understated architecture doesn’t dominate its natural forest surroundings, but blends rather beautifully thanks to its low profile, simple geometry and layers of wood, concrete and glass. On entering through the solid ... Continue >

This rustic cabin design was built by Piet Hein Eek for friend, client and musician Hans Liberg who needed an inspiring and cultivating place to "play." There isn’t a whole lot to this simple, wood cabin design. Surrounded by forest, this timber house’s facade is characterized by cross-sections of stacked logs. A row of window clerestory windows features top-hinged, horizontally swinging shades that flood interiors with natural light. Inside, this compact cottage design contains the one thing this nature dweller ... Continue >

Located on the Sweden's Stockholm Archipelago, Island House by WRB Architects is a cool coastal home designed to complement its wonderful waterfront setting. This rustic vacation home boasts a distinct cottage style design characterized by panoramic views of the ocean from outdoor living spaces and glass-enclosed interiors alike. The cozy, comfortable style of the home lends itself to socializing in groups and relaxing alone. A sheltered wood deck allows for all-weather outdoor entertaining, while the house also invites nature in ... Continue >

This cool Colorado mountain home design by Michael P. Johnson features many modern elements that, despite their “cool” factor, really bring a sense of warmth to this luxurious country home. In fact, there are lots of features to warm your heart and your fingertips. Take a seat in the stunning contemporary fireplace room, with rustic wood benches lining the walls beneath the wall-to-wall windows which surround the modern suspended fireplace. Wonderful forest views invite the outdoors in, enhancing the home’s ... Continue >

Created by Chilean architecture firm dRN Architects, this stunning mountain chalet design sits 2,000m high in the pristine peace of the Andes Mountains. The rustic house style features a cozy, chalet-chic look which suits its surroundings to a T. Building mountain houses had its set of challenges, explain the architects. “The window of good weather for building at these altitudes is very narrow (six months), so a rapid construction plan was required. We decided to build with a prefabricated steel ... Continue >

A private, peaceful location surrounded by nature sets the tone for this chic concrete home, described by the architects at Schuchart/Dow as “contemporary Northwest natural.” The clients’ love of the outdoors, botany, wildlife and their own horses infuses the countryside home with a rustic charm. Spanning 11,000 sq. ft., this concrete home construction features modern touches like contemporary concrete floors and walls, a stainless steel kitchen and basalt countertops, brought back to Earth with “country” details like post-and-beam construction of ... Continue >

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 >

Norwegian architects Jarmund/Vigsnaes AS Architects MNAL designed this contemporary wood clad house in Nesodden, Norway. Tucked between the sea and a pine forest, this peaceful location sets the tone for this rustic house style. The modern Norwegian house boasts a triangular shape that really sets this design apart. Wood panels alternate between horizontal and vertical, defining each of the home’s three storeys. Lots of windows ensure plenty of natural light and natural views in every direction. Inside, this unusual house ... Continue >

The United Kingdom’s Nicolas Tye Architects designed this amazing rustic barn to house conversion in a Bedfordshire village, with rolling hills covered by a blanket of forest as far as the eye can see. With a respect for these natural surroundings, the architect created a look that blends seamlessly with the outdoors while staying true to his own modern and elegant architectural vision. This warm and welcoming rustic style barn-conversion to house features 2,200 sq. ft. of living space, all ... Continue >

This spectacular stone farmhouse home in Mallorca, Spain, was designed by Juan Herreros Arquitectos to transform a shepherd shelter into a cottage home. The design plan of the farmhouse was mirrored to double its living space, resulting in a symmetrical shape. The rustic house style features a warm stone exterior and bright, modern interiors. Shuttered windows allow for views, natural light and privacy all at once. The north wing of the farmhouse is occupied by a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, ... Continue >

It may be nestled on “Mount Misery” in Sag Harbor, NY, but this rustic eco home is wooden bliss. Designed by the architects at Jendretzki Design and Planning Consultant, this wooden clad house renovation served to open the indoors to the outside environment. Outdoor living rooms expand the home’s square footage beyond its conventional walls. The surrounding gardens and forest become a part of the house by opening up the walls and incorporating parches and terraces that are connected by ... Continue >

Set in the suburbs of Bersee, France, this modern multi level house plan by TANK Architects is set on a narrow and sloping plot – not ideal conditions, but this is where the architect’s creativity kicks in, and the results are functional and aesthetically appealing. To accommodate the lay of the land, this slope house plan is designed in three semi levels. At street level, this unusual house plan is occupied by functional spaces – the foyer, a play room, ... Continue >

Farmhouse style homes have a warm, understated appeal, but this is one wooden house addition that takes center stage! Designed by award-winning, Belgium-based firm Wim Goes Architectuur, this Flemish countryside home in the city of Gent, surrounded by blankets of green grass and lush gardens, fittingly has a weathered wood extension that adds to the rustic house style. An exterior of naturally graying wood encloses a living area that extends onto an outdoor patio, creating an outdoor living room. Walls ... Continue >

Redefining the “charming home in the ‘burbs,” Johnsen Schmaling Architects have designed Ferrous House in Spring Prairie, Wisconsin. Reinvented, renovated and revamped from the ground up, the original 1970s structure was demolished, apart from the original foundation, plumbing and main perimeter walls. Built on a slight slope among the trees, the modern new 1,380-sq.-ft. ranch style home features a contemporary cube shape with a facade of steel panels. Along the front of this rustic ranch house, Nanogel-filled clerestory windows flood ... Continue >

This lakeside residence north of the border in Vancouver, British Columbia is contemporary Canadian architecture at its best! This stunning stone home design respects its environment, complementing it with stunning exterior walls of basalt that mimics the majestic mountains. Architect Fook Weng Chan created this luxury home design in layers – from its forested front yard, to a grand gate of curved glass, evergreens and stone which welcomes you into a Zen-like courtyard complete with a pool, water feature and ... Continue >

From the outside in, this rustic mountain house architecture designed by Fearon Hay Architects makes use of natural materials to complement its spectacular earthy environment. Located between the high peaks overlooking Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand, the floor-to-ceiling windows of this cozy mountain retreat frame these breathtaking vistas, while a rooftop terrace offers a first-hand experience of nature. The building’s facade features a large stone stacked into a simple cube shape. Inside, the sliding glass-enclosed rooms are at one with ... Continue >

Packed onto a 24-by-28-ft. footprint, the Lobster Boat Residence by Seattle's Chadbourne + Doss Architects takes an unusual inspiration for its equally unusual style. This 2,380-sq.-ft. waterfront house design on Portage Bay in Seattle is fittingly situated within a condominium community of four detached homes and a pair of houseboats, all sharing waterfront access, parking, utilities and a garden. This house strong vertical appeal is presented in a rustic looking, cedar-clad design of 5 floors topped by a rooftop deck ... Continue >

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