Vshaped 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 >

Bended Roof House in Netherlands

This chic bended roof house by Netherlands architects GAAGA takes a conventional concept and gives it a contemporary, abstract twist: the curved roof is modeled after a traditional saddle roof, only inverted to dip at the center. The V-shaped house roof may be its claim to fame, but interiors are just as innovative as the unusual exterior. The exposed-wood ceilings are showcased with open-to-above and two-storey living spaces. The open concept home features a main-floor entrance hall with views of ... Continue >

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Elevated House Plans - Flood Prone House in Japan

Surrounded by rice fields, bamboo forests and nearby ponds (which, when coupled with rain, all make flooding a legitimate concern), this flood-prone, elevated house plan by Japanese architecture firm Naf Architect & Design keeps a low profile and stands on stilts 1.3 meters above ground. The house is V shaped, with the main entrance from the street leading to the rooftop terrace level and continuing downstairs to the main living area. A large deck on the lower level spans the ... Continue >

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Industrial Style House Plan - Suburban Exterior, Industrial Interior

Architect Randy Weinstein, of California-based firm Randy Weinstein Design, created the Cooper Residence right in his own playground of Santa Monica, California. This industrial style house features a cool gray, suburban-style facade complemented by stucco and steel, which is a stunning contrast to the industrial-chic interiors where raw materials, exposed corrugated steel and brick, and exposed wood beams turn this design on its head. Inside, this contemporary house features a relatively typical main level layout – until you look up ... Continue >

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Compact House Design – Nature-Inspired New York Nook

Designed for a historian to house his most-prized possessions – his books – this unique compact house design of 850-sq.-ft., complete with a writing studio and library, is the perfect place to sit, study, read, write, listen to music or just relax among the trees here in Long Island, New York. “The building was conceived as a mutable presence in the landscape,” says architect Andrew Berman. The home’s unusual copper-clad facade reflects the ever-changing colors of nature. A simple, wood-framed ... Continue >

Also See: Compact Home Designs, Compact Houses, Forest House Plans, New York Homes, Unique House Designs, V-Shaped House Plans

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