Querosene House is a modern three story home showcasing an incredible library design that contains 7,500 books, designed by architects grupoSP in São Paulo, Brazil. A large portion of land where the house has been built lies three meters below street level, so the design of this urban home of 10X40 meters enabled a large […]
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.
Rustic mountain home in Oregon: North Rim Residence
North Rim Residence is a gorgeous two story custom designed mountain home by architecture firm Mount Bachelor Design Studio, located in Bend, Oregon. The home was designed for a down-sloping mountains-facing lot. The main level includes a central gourmet kitchen, surrounded by an east-facing nook, formal dining, and Great Room. A large master suite and laundry room […]
Spectacular dwelling in the mountains of Madrid: El Viento
El Viento residence has been designed by architects Otto Medem de la Torriente, perched on a steep slope in Collado Villalba, Madrid, Spain. Inspiration for the interior and exterior spaces of the 9,030 (839 square meters) home came from the large blocks of natural marble emerging from the steep slope and breathtaking views over the mountains […]
Sculptured holiday retreat in South Africa by SAOTA
Vame is a spectacular summer holiday retreat that has been designed for a couple from New York by SAOTA Architects, located in Pearl Bay, South Africa. The clients were aware of the contemporary architectural trends, requesting a sculptured building with clean horizontal lines, large areas of glass and screens creating a space that is ‘open […]
Transformation of modern dwelling in Mexico City: AA House
AA House was designed by Parque Humano as a man-made pavilion for observing and living in close proximity to nature, situated in Mexico City, Mexico. The home is an exploration on the trace of a variety of formal and architectural lineages in the ongoing transformation of the modern dwelling that ranges from Neutra´s Kaufmann House […]
Cube House in San Francisco by John Maniscalco Architecture
The Cube House project is an old Victorian home that has been re-imagined by John Maniscalco Architecture for a family of four, located in San Francisco, California. This dilapidated 1895 Victorian with a historically protected facade, abnormally long building footprint, and zero lot-line configuration was transformed into a light-filled home. The introduction of a two-story […]
Partially cut into the hillside: Kentfield Hillside Residence
This beautiful hillside residence has been designed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects, sited to engage the undulating hillside and to capture the spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay, located in Kentfield, California. A curved retaining wall follows the contours of the hillside and anchors the house to the steep site. This […]
Low/Rise House in Menlo Park by Spiegel Aihara Workshop
Low/Rise House has been designed by Spiegel Aihara Workshop, located in on a half acre lot in the heart of Silicon Valley, in the affluent town of Menlo Park, in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The house re-imagines the suburban housing type through interlocking bars of shared and private program. The composition re-appropriates the […]
AA House on a platform overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
AA House was designed for a family with two children by MVN Architects, located in Almeria, municipality of Mojacar, in the surrounding area of Cerro del Albar. It is a rugged topography, with steep and open distant horizon over the sea. On the site there exists a small platform, which will be used as base […]
Modern Fold Place Residence in Ottawa by Linebox Studio
Fold Place is a newly built modern infill property that was envisioned by architecture firm Linebox Studio, situated in Ottawa’s vibrant Glebe neighborhood stretches across the southern downtown edge of Canada’s National Capital. The dwelling is comprised of 2,400 square feet of living space, sited on an irregular and narrow lot of 20 feet by […]








