MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Underground House in Spain by Hidalgo Hartmann Architects

This unique, almost underground house in Vall de Bianya, La Garrotxa in Spain was designed by Hidalgo Hartmann Architects with a spirit of freedom and a connection to nature. The home sits at the heart of an agricultural valley, surrounded by mountains – two very influential factors when it comes to the house contemporary design. The structure sinks right into the earth, with strategically placed windows and doorways framing the carefully chosen views. A cool, concrete facade encloses a completely contradictory, contemporary interior that highlights the designer’s affinity for modern finishes and minimalist details. A living room, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a powder room and laundry area are separated from the master bedroom by a patio. A large window in the home studio offers views of the landscape, while adjacent is a ramp that leads residents and visitors down to the home's covert entranceway. Hidalgo Hartmann
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12 Dec 2008 | Underground Homes | Comments (0)

Underground House by EM2N

How does one accommodate a growing family and a much-needed home extension without going to the trouble of getting neighbors’ permission? The architects at EM2N found their answer underground. Haus Gross in Greifensee, Switzerland, looks like a typical house by all accounts. But this modern and inventive design proves that looks can be deceiving. This understated, low-profile house holds a buried treasure in the form of an underground living space. The 721-sq.-ft. sub-grade home addition includes two sunken open-air courtyards leading into the three children’s bedrooms, a bathroom and a state-of-the-art home theater for private film screenings. A two-storey glazed façade lets light flood every corner, above ground and below. And while you’d think this design would mean a lot of stair climbing, the architects let their fun side out to play in this funky design, incorporating a slide to take the kids from the upper ground level down the slope and to the lower deck, which leads inside. EM2N.

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27 Oct 2008 | Underground Homes | Comments (0)

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