MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

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 >

With a name that literally means “wind” in Italian, Vento House by mzc archittetura is as elegant and airy as its name suggests. Located in the city of Trevisto, this outstanding example of Italian home architecture is a lesson in how to pull off “eclectic” with elegance. Standing in-line with a block of row houses, this modern, minimalist facade is dotted with windows that overlook their nearby neighbors. Natural sunlight bathes the open concept interior, bouncing off the white walls ... Continue >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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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