In a complete renovation of a bayside A-frame house on Fire Island, New York, Bromley Caldari Architects turned a seasoned beach rental into a sleek hideout. Rethinking the iconic 1960s A-frame form, the architects broke through the envelope of the building to weave a sculptural staircase through the airy three-story structure. A typical A-frame, the […]
Architecture
Architecture projects offering anywhere from modern and contemporary houses infused with a “wow” effect to Mediterranean, Tuscan and Asian influence homes from across the globe. Ranging from exterior and interior inspiration, live-work buildings to incredible commercial and hospitality projects and projects with an emphasis on sustainability are just a few of the highlights in this category. Learn how to maximize the potential of all spaces in your home by viewing incredible projects from world-class architects and designers, collated on a single source.
Modern Beach House on Long Island by West Chin Architects
This incredible modern beach house has been designed by West Chin Architects, located in Long Beach, New York. The home features a 26 foot wide, 3-ton airport glass hanger door in the living room that opens to the Atlantic Ocean. The residence is sited on a 60′ wide x 100′ deep corner lot on the […]
Southampton beach house retreat by Alexander Gorlin Architects
This Southampton beach house is a luxury summer retreat that has been designed by New York based studio Alexander Gorlin Architects, situated in Southampton, New York. This two story modern home was completed in 2008, built with European limestone and African hardwood. The 12,000 square foot home is located in the East End of the […]
Modern renovation project by Chan Architecture: Brighton Residence
Brighton Residence is a modern renovation and extension project by Chan Architecture is situated in the bayside suburb of Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. The project involved a ground level renovation plus a first floor extension to an existing private dwelling. The challenge for the ground level of this project was to maintain and respect the positive […]
Modern concrete and glass home: Toro Canyon Residence
Toro Canyon Residence was envisioned by Shubin + Donaldson Architects, nestled on a 10 acre parcel in Toro Canyon, Los Angeles, California, among natural groves of oak and eucalyptus trees. A seasonal creek to the east and Toro Canyon Creek to the west flanks the secluded building site. The house is approached via a narrow, tree […]
Luxury Beach House on St Barths by Adam Design
This luxuriously stunning private beach house has been designed by Adam Design with Olivier Dain Perspectives and consultant designer Lesley Batchelor, is located on St Barths. The two storey main house consists of 8,611 square feet (800 square meters) of living space with master suite and two additional bedrooms with living area and kitchen. There […]
Stone barn conversion in Texas Hill Country: Blanco Residence
Blanco Residence is an existing stone barn conversion that has been renovated into a main house by Jackson & McElhaney Architects in the Austin, Texas Hill County. The residence is comprised of 3,200 square feet of living space. The second floor of the barn, once a hay loft, became an open space encompassing the living […]
Extension to a seaside villa: House N by Maxwan Architects
House N is a seaside villa that was originally built in 1938 and has just recently undergone a complete overhaul by Maxwan Architects in Noordwijk, The Netherlands. The villa was originally the holiday home of a concrete factory owner. Battered by the salty weather over the decades, the house was in need of renovation. Besides […]
Beach shelter retreat on Great Barrier Island: Timms Bach
Timms Bach is a summer beach shelter that has been designed by Herbst Architects, situated on Kaitoke Beach, Great Barrier Island off Auckland New Zealand. The site is small and narrow at 16 x 52 meters and set back from the beach amongst a number of similar sites strung on either side of a dead […]
Dynamic House in Las Rozas integrating volumes in its structure
House in Las Rozas is a built set of integrating volumes and sheets that has been designed by A-cero Architects, situated in the township of Las Rozas in Madrid, Spain. According to A-cero aesthetics, modern projecting, blocks and plates define the design of this residential project with sculptural references. The house is located in Las […]