This contemporary seaside home design by Portuguese architect Paulo David is also referred to as “black and white house,” named for its opposing color palettes of black of the exterior and white interiors. You could say this home is minimalist living at its most. Views from this seaside home are always at hand here in Funchal of Madeira, Portugal. On the outside, this cool design boasts a simple, squared shape and a minimal black facade punctuated by large windows. This ... Continue >
“House with Crest” will have lovers of contemporary style homes on a new high – this unusual concrete architecture in Kyoto, Japan definitely warrants a tour. This 2,796-sq.-ft., two-storey house / studio features reinforced concrete construction, which affords it such a distinctive, contemporary style. Of course, the creative thinking of Anna Nakamura and Taiyo Jinno (from architecture firm Eastern Design Office) doesn’t hurt either. A bold, solid exterior features circular, porthole-type windows lining the home’s facade, with a striking natural-wood ... Continue >
Ideally situated on the seafront overlooking Playa La Isla in Peru, this island house design by architect Juan Carlos Doblado makes the connection between contemporary architecture and its natural surroundings of the desert and the sea. The modern design incorporates outdoor living with a rooftop terrace, which overhangs a ground-floor patio. A pool is tucked beneath the overhang, which features a skylight directly above the pool for a sunny soak or swim. A favorite for al fresco lounging and entertaining, ... Continue >
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