Specht Novak Architects crafted this glass house for a retired couple seeking simplicity, nestled on a sprawling 9.75-acre grass field in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. Designed and built as a glass framed minimalist dwelling, a complete 180 from their previous ornate and fanciful cluttered home — a historic mansion. The couple decided to furnish the new […]
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Home Tour: A contemporary Washington, DC home gets a sophisticated update
Robert Gurney Architect has completely reimagined this spectacular contemporary home that is situated in Northwest Washington DC. After time spent in their modern, light-filled Miami, Florida dwelling, the homeowners found themselves yearning for the same quality of light in their primary residence. The existing DC residence had a traditional layout with compartmentalized spaces, heavy trim, […]
See inside this absolutely stunning contemporary glass house in South Africa
This fascinating contemporary glass house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects together with M Square Lifestyle Design is a fusion of granite, steel, light, and water, situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. The design of this residence was inspired by the estate guidelines which forbid the use of burglar bars. Playing with the idea of […]
This stunning industrial modern refuge has breathtaking Seattle skyline views
Janof Architecture designed this industrial modern refuge with the primary goal of fully embracing the breathtaking panoramic views found on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Despite working within a modest budget for a family with two young children, the architects managed to create a 5,663-square-foot dwelling that not only fulfills the owner’s desire for a tranquil […]
Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin
A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations. In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views. […]
A luminous modern home in the heart of Austin, Texas: 007 House
007 House is a sleek modern home designed by Dick Clark + Associates, located on an urban property in Zilker, a neighborhood in south central Austin, Texas. This 2,780 square-foot dwelling borrows the spirit of international style combined with a fusion of pattern language to update the modern lifestyle. Using mass and void strategically, the floor […]
This glass and cedar house looks out over a pond in Westchester County
Designed by Thread Collective, this stunning modern glass and cedar house is situated in Scarsdale, a picturesque town in Westchester County, New York. Spanning an impressive 5,000 square feet, the living areas of this dwelling cleverly occupy the negative spaces formed by a composition of rectilinear forms. With a focus on enhancing daylighting and capturing […]
This outstanding modern home maximizes views over San Francisco
This three-story modern home was designed to maximize views by John Lum Architecture together with the Dolman Group located in San Francisco, California. Encompassing 4,265 square feet of living space, there are six bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms with a separate two bedroom, one bathroom lower level that can accommodate overnight guests. This space has access to […]
This modern serene home in Minnesota is in perfect harmony with nature
Strand Design has created a striking modern home that’s nestled within an extraordinary wooded property in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This dwelling caters to the needs of a growing family, with an exterior facade clad with rich materials such as standing seam steel, iridescent brick, poured concrete panels, and natural cedar. The harmonious fusion of these elements […]
A minimal glass house is in perfect harmony with nature in the Berkshires
The homeowners were looking to minimalize their life, commissioning Specht Architects to design a minimal glass house with 360 views amidst a 9.75-acre field in the Berkshires. This glass-framed austere dwelling is a complete 180 from their previous ornate and fanciful cluttered home — an 18th-century historic mansion on a large 40-acre property in Mansfield, Massachusetts. They […]