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Old Farmhouse with Addition – A Modern Twist!

Check out this old farmhouse with addition, designed by Seattle-based architecture firm Pb Elemental. The home combines old and new for an unusual house plan for work and play. The original farmhouse cottage style, circa 1906, was revamped with a modern addition housing the master suite, family room and dining area. A fireplace feature is a modern touch to the contemporary new space. Just outside the massive glass walls, outdoor entertaining areas capture breathtaking views of the surrounding hills and ... Continue >

Also See: Farmhouse Cottage Style, Fireplace Features, House Renovations, Live Work Houses, Unusual House Plans

Inverted Roof Architecture on Anna Lake, Virginia

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 >

Also See: Fireplace Features, Open Concept Homes, Small Guest House, Unusual House Plans, V-Shaped House Plans

Play House Architecture in Tokyo, Japan

This play house architecture is something to be seen! Japanese architecture firm LEVEL Architects are the brains behind this compact house in Tokyo, Japan. This contemporary style home is any kid’s dram house come true, modeled after a playhouse and complete with a slide, ready whisk you down through its three levels. Of course, this unusual house plan is equipped with stairs, if you’re not that adventurous or would care to make your way up at some point. The small ... Continue >

Also See: Compact Houses, Contemporary Style Homes, Japanese Architecture Firms, Small House Design, Unusual House Plans

German Architecture To Get Your Motor Running!

Hot house or hot wheels? The Voglreiter Auto Residence is both! Designed by German architect Markus Voglreiter, this cool, compact house in Gnigl near Salzburg, Austria is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and it’s certainly worthy of a tour. Originally a ‘70s-style house, the architect saw its many challenges and opportunities, namely, transforming a house structure into a car! Beyond that, Voglreiter incorporated two separate dwellings to accommodate two generations of the same family. He also instituted a eco-sustainable three-liter ... Continue >

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Rustic Style Home – Upside-down Architecture

Making unusual home plans an everyday occurrence, Hutchison & Maul Architecture has designed this rustic style home plan in Seattle, Washington and quietly turned traditional architecture on its head – literally! Where public living areas generally occupy a home’s ground floor while upper floors are reserved for more private zones and sleeping quarters, this upside-down home has inverted that order. The bedrooms and bathrooms are found on the main floor, and a contemporary kitchen, living room and dining room combination ... Continue >

Also See: House Renovations, Rustic House Styles, Unusual House Plans, Wood Clad House

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