MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Boathouse Style Homes: Bavarian Lakeside Residence

A boathouse style home – why not? German architect Susanne Nobis, as both the architect and the owner of this live work house, puts minimalist living at the forefront of this boat inspired design. Located by Lake Starnberg, a popular southern Bavarian recreation area near Munich, this house aptly boasts an interior that resembles the interior of a rustic row boat, inverted to form the gabled ceiling and enclosed in glass. Modeled on the traditional twin boathouse homes popular in this lakeside town, the two-volume house has a hand-crafted artisan look. Minimalist interiors are flooded with sunlight, and the walls lined with wooden bookshelves reaching right up to the ceiling of this two-storey living space overlooked by a modern loft. One volume features the living, cooking and dining areas on the ground floor, and the “gallery” overhead, while the second volume houses two offices, a guest room and bedrooms upstairs. Another interesting feature inspired by the boat house but with a contemporary twist, this house sits on 60cm stilts, illuminated from underneath. Too cool! Susanne Nobis
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8 Nov 2011 | Wood Homes |

Bay View House Design: Natural, Modern Vacation Home

This bay view house design on Fire Island by Resolution 4: Architecture embraces the local traditions, materials and, of course, the views. The summer home design is a retreat for a family that lives and works in Manhattan, meant as a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, built in two volumes to provide the parents and their adult children separate quarters when vacationing. A glass bridge connects the two volumes. The wood clad house boasts expansive glazing to capture the views and flood interiors with natural light. Putting a twist on the traditional floor plan, the private areas are located on the main floor and the public areas upstairs, where the kitchen, dining and living areas enjoy the best views and a walk-out to an outdoor entertaining area – picture-perfect sunsets, peace and a view of the bay. Learn more about this island home design and other cool New York homes, visit Resolution 4: Architecture
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31 Oct 2011 | Wood Homes |

Austrian Wooden Houses: Timber-clad, inside and out

This Austrian wooden house was designed by architect Daniel Sauter of K_M Architektur. The contemporary timber house captures the firm’s signature style of simplicity, using natural larch wood and plenty of glass for a light, bright design that integrates indoors and out. The ground floor includes a well-planned kitchen and dining area as well as a home office. A fabulous fireplace feature serves as a room divider of this open concept home design. Like its facade, interiors feature wood from floor to ceiling and walls, contrasted by contemporary touches like the black kitchen island details and a simple wood, glass and steel staircase leading upstairs. Surrounding the upper level, outdoor entertaining areas of the sheltered patio and open rooftop deck extend the home’s living space well beyond its walls. For more info visit Austrian architecture firm K_M Architektur.
via Schoener Wohnen
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24 Oct 2011 | Wood Homes |

C-Shaped House - a Modern Retreat

This C-shaped house plan gets an A+ when it comes to design. This wonderful wood clad house designed by TOTeMS Architecture is right at home in these natural surroundings. This small guest house is essentially a treehouse design, which becomes evident once inside and you find yourself among the treetops, visible through the home’s many windows. Just outside the floor-to-ceiling glazed facade, an open-air balcony lets you step into the great outdoors and take in the view of water and nature. This curved roof house boasts an unusual shape both outside and in. And just like its exterior, this timber house has warm, woody interiors that will have your guests begging to extend their stay. TOTeMS Architecture
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13 Oct 2011 | Wood Homes |

Alfresco House Plan in California

An alfresco house plan, in this climate, with this view – it’s a dream come true! This timber house was designed by architect Rodney Walker – mid-century modern designer and builder who specialized in residential architecture in SoCal (via Wikipedia). The epitome of cool California houses, this Ojai-area design incorporates the outdoors into is plan. The hillside home boasts 270-degree panoramas while still providing privacy to its residents – truly the best of both worlds. This glass walls house features curtain walls and mobile panels affording unobstructed views of the great outdoors. Inside, the expansive 4,300-sq.-ft. house features soaring 17-ft. ceilings, four bedrooms, three baths and a lush plant wall in the living room that brings the outdoors in. But regardless if you’re inside or in one of the many alfresco living areas, this outdoor living house plan was made to embrace nature! Walker Residence by Rodney Walker
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21 Sep 2011 | Wood Homes |

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