Skylight House is a residential alterations and additions project completed in 2013 by Andrew Burges Architects, located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located in a predominately Federation and California Bungalow neighbourhood on the north shore, the architects brief was to rework a badly planned existing dwelling, and previous alterations project, to create a functional house […]
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.
Striking modern addition brings light and space by ONG&ONG
59BTP-House is an additions and alterations project on an existing home, carried out by architecture studio ONG&ONG, located in Bukit Timah, Singapore. The owner’s father built the original house and the building was in an awkward position on the plot. From the architect: According to the brief, the client wanted to have two master bedrooms […]
Sleek and stylish family home in Vancouver: Orchard Way
Orchard Way is a stylish family home designed by McLeod Bovell Modern Houses in collaboration with McKinney York Architects, sited in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Completed in the summer of 2011, this 7,300 square foot home is nestled on a very spacious and wooded lot of 12,000 square feet. The materials used in this […]
Groveland House displaying sophisticated interiors in West Vancouver
Groveland House is a contemporary single family home designed in 2013 by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses, located in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nestled on a 27,000 square foot lot, the 9,000 square foot home encompasses materials of architectural concrete, basalt stone, stained cedar, composite panel. A gentle three-story sloping site offers significant connections to grade […]
Live/work house in Montreal filled with natural light by NatureHumaine
Alexandra Residence is a new two story live/work house completed in 2013 by studio NatureHumaine, located in the Mile-Ex district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The client’s priority was to maximize the natural light in their new 3,300 square foot home. This was made challenging by the east-west orientation of the infill lot. However, the architect’s design fills even the core […]
Remarkable Colorado mountain treehouse by Missy Brown Design
Colorado Treehouse project by Missy Brown Design is a custom designed treehouse with rooftop deck used as guest quarters, located in Evergreen, Colorado. This family treehouse can be used year round for a variety of activities. The upper deck, with stunning views, is perfect for summer picnics, while the side deck is more suited for […]
Modernist concrete and glass structure on Biscayne Bay
A modern two story concrete and glass waterfront residence was completed in 2013 by Max Strang Architecture, located on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida. Comprised of a sumptuous 6,000 square feet of living space, the dwelling was constructed for a mere $2.5 million, commanding unparalleled views of the Miami skyline as well as the Port of Miami. The architects used materials of Brazilian […]
Intriguing play of volumes exhibited by 4 Springs Lane house
4 Springs Lane is a contemporary custom home designed by Robert M. Gurney Architect, sited on 24 acres of rolling topography, open fields and woodlands in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Extensive site investigation, including erecting scaffolding at various locations, resulted in the placement of the house high on one of the hills, overlooking a meadow at the […]
Solidifying a home’s connection to nature in Spain: El Bosque House
El Bosque House was designed with interiors having continuous visual connection with nature by Ramon Esteve Estudio, located on a forested landscape in Chiva, Spain. From the architect: Some prismatic volumes come out from the four stone sidewalls, thus enclosing the space and differentiating each room. The area between the rooms is covered by a timber roof acting as […]
Capturing indoor outdoor living in New York: Ocean Deck House
Ocean Deck House is a modern oceanfront property capturing indoor outdoor living, designed by Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects, located in Bridgehampton, New York. From the architect: This ocean front residence captures the sense of indoor-outdoor living by introducing large cantilevered decks and roof decks. Designed for an active family who loves to cook and entertain, the […]








