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Brick House Architecture Goes Ultra-Modern

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Philadelphia-based Qb Design makes brick house architecture modern. This unusual city home takes a cue from its location – an urban-industrial corner of Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties region. A cool, curved brick exterior wall welcomes passers-by to linger awhile and enjoy the subtle particulars of this urban house design. Inside, this 3,800-sq.-ft., split-level home is cool as can be, featuring an elegant blend of bleached and blackened oak, polished concrete and polished steel within its large open-concept design. A staircase zigzags ... Continue >

Elegant Home Interiors for Contemporary Urban Living

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This contemporary urban house in Notting Hill, London strikes a fine balance between tradition and modern living. Staffan Tollgard Design Group took a typical terraced house, and transformed it into a multi-functional urban interior design which roll “live,” “work” and “play” into one. On the main floor, this open concept house plan actually has just one door, closing off the cloakroom. The hub of this home is the kitchen; a space designed for living and entertaining which opens onto the ... Continue >

Contemporary House Architecture - Ravine House in Urban Canada

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Canadian Architecture firm Cindy Rendely Architexture is the name behind face of this stunning contemporary house architecture in Canada. The north Toronto neighborhood features century-old homes and neo-historical chateaus, which provide a wonderful contrast for this contemporary ravine residence, a natural house design that embraces nature both inside and out. Taking advantage of this climate’s changing seasons, the glass wall house boasts views of trees and lush greenery from virtually every spot in the home. Whether inside or out, nature ... Continue >

Courtyard House Designs - Urban Home with Natural Oasis

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Korea’s IROJE KHM Architects have designed this unusual home in GuMiDong, BunDang, SungNam, Korea with a modern outdoor space flavoring both the exterior and interior environment. Unusual in the typical urban house, this courtyard house design puts a large garden within the home’s borders, with expansive windows and sliding glass doors opening onto these lushly landscaped outdoor entertaining areas. Two adjacent volumes make up the main house and a guest house, each facing the interior courtyard. Beneath an angular metal ... Continue >

Sustainable Urban Architecture in Kansas City

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Architects Lauren and Eric Wendlandt with Kansas City based Framework Design architecture firm are the brains behind this 6,500-sq.-ft. sustainable home that encompasses residential, commercial and workshop space in one. This Kansas City urban architecture has character, inside and out. The wood clad house combines a natural appeal with industrial-chic elements, artfully blending a home atmosphere with an inspired and equally inspiring workspace. The warm wood that gives this urban house its rustic style was salvaged from local barns and ... Continue >

Contemporary Urban Home - rooftop patio in Seattle

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Overlooking the downtown Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay, the Backyard House by SHED Architects is a contemporary urban home replete with modern finishes and spaces so cool, that they demanded a keen eye for style both inside and out. Outdoor entertaining areas offer awe-inspiring Seattle views, and a backyard that has inspired more than just this unusual home’s name. Warm tones create a lively facade that paves the way for livable and oh-so lovable interiors. Massive windows bring the outdoors ... Continue >

Sustainable Urban Design for Green Living and Learning

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Eco sustainable homes and sustainable urban architectural design are at the forefront of the Batimat show in Paris. The aptly named Be-Green Houses prove it really is easy being Green, and it can be done in total comfort and style. This pair of contemporary house plans incorporates all the essentials into a colorful, bright design. Some spaces, such as the laundry and terrace, are designed as shared spaces, while others are conventional by all accounts – apart from their amazing ... Continue >

Innovative Architecture Firm A.L.X. Makes Its Mark In Japan

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Japanese House Design is among the most innovative, interesting out there, and it never disappoints for those seeking something stylish, modern and totally different. This unusual house plan in Tokyo, Japan, designed by Architect Label Xain takes modern minimalist to the next level with a clean white palette and a unique shape that stands out in its dense city environment. This urban house is angular, asymmetrical and atypical of a “home.” Large and many windows dot the home’s facade while ... Continue >

Compact Home Design - Amazing Stacked House

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The kings of compact home design – Chaewon Kim and Beat Schenk of design/build company UNI – created XS House in Cambridge, MA. This compact house is composed of three 16-by-22-ft. boxes, stacked and rotated for a most unusual profile. Finished in marine plywood, this wood clad house design highlights the material’s bold and prominent grain, which makes its way inside onto walls, floors and a central staircase that leads residents through the home’s three levels. Each level of this ... Continue >

Urban Home Design - how to fit your dreams into a narrow lot ...

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Vandeventer + Carlander Architects are the brains behind this striking urban home design – the Madrona residence located in Seattle, Washington. This chic urban home is situated on a narrow, 35-ft. lot, so the architect created a long and lean house design to suit these dimensions. Sun-soaked interiors are flooded with natural light via tall windows spanning from ground to roof. This south facade of glass is clad in a cedar sun screen, for privacy’s sake as well as for ... Continue >

Concrete Urban Design in China imitates brick

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Known for their innovative use of traditional materials – namely brick – Atelier Zhanglei created this concrete urban design, the Slit House, as an ode to custom with an eye looking toward the future. This urban house design in Nanjing, China was modeled after the adjacent homes dating back to the 1920s, only with a cool, contemporary twist. In place of grey brick, the architect opted for concrete in an abstract form. Strips of wood two inches wide were used ... Continue >

Urban Home by Modern Japanese Architects

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The modern architects at Japanese firm Suppose Design Office have designed this small urban home in Sakuragawa, Japan with the same innovation and modern method which they apply to all their projects. This compact urban home doesn’t disappoint, characteristic for its unconventional shape and awesome picture window overlooking the street. Set on a 50m2 corner lot, the architects maximized on space by employing a split-level floor plan. The lack of interior walls creates a totally open-concept house plan that enhances ... Continue >

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