The Dune House is a beautiful reinvention and reinterpretation of the English seaside dwelling. It is a building with complex roofscape geometry while still remaining distinctively contemporary. Designed by Norwegian firm Jarmund / Vigsnæs AS Architects, the residence is situated on the southern edge of the village of Thorpeness, on the Suffolk coast of England. […]
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.
The Void House in Brussels
This remarkable three-storey residence was realized in six months by architect Gon Zifroni (Metahaven) in Brussels, Belgium. The planned approach is reflected in the details. From the 7 meter wide wooden beams in the ceiling right up to the screws in the aluminum stairs, everything was visualized on the computer screen. It is a conscious […]
Brilliant design in this narrow River Side House
Today’s remarkable home is one of our personal favorites to present to you on 1 Kind Design. Not only is this incredible dwelling unique, but the solution to the small space design is clean, minimalistic and brilliant. This very small house of 594 square feet (55.25 square meters) in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan was built on […]
Contemporary home with a warm inviting feel
This fabulous home in Sydney, Australia has been designed by Corben Architects. The three-storey north facing residence has four bedrooms and is designed to take maximum advantage of outstanding water views and maintain absolute privacy to the adjacent neighbors. The 3,767 square feet (350 square meters) building replaced a small older style single level home. […]
Dramatic contemporary residence in Johannesburg
This incredible home we bring you today is by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects in Johannesburg, South Africa. The expansive residence is situated on a 4,000 square meters plot of land in the town of Bryanston. The interior architecture of the 15,069 square foot (1,400 square meters) contemporary home is by M Square Lifestyle Design, […]
The Chimney House in Sao Paulo
The Chimney House has been designed by architects Studio MK27/Marcio Kogan in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A wooden patio with trees, formed by the volumetry of the house and a concrete wall, articulates the entire program of the 4,305 square foot (400 square meters) home. The living room is enclosed in the boxed ground floor of […]
Sunset Cabin on the shores of Lake Simcoe
The Canadian firm Taylor Smyth Architects has implemented a project called ‘Sunset Cabin’ nestled into a slope on the southern shore of Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Completed in 2004, the award-winning design is a one-room sleeping cabin comprised of 275 square feet. It is a simple but sophisticated Canadian bunkie, evoking the “primitive hut” of […]
House nestled in a wooded nature reserve
The Portuguese firm Correia Ragazzi has completed the building “Casa no Geres” in Canicada, Portugal in 2006. The existing ruins on the site were reconstructed for a couple and their grown up children and extended for use as a weekend retreat. The 1,614 square foot (150 square meters) residence is located on a 4,060 square […]
Sustainably designed home in Singapore: 45 Faber Park
The sustainably designed 45 Faber Park completed by architecture firm ONG & ONG is located in Singapore. The clients for this project are a couple with three young children. Their main goal was to maximize outdoor space whilst not compromising living areas. It was therefore essential that there would be sufficient space for the children […]
House of Ruins on the Baltic Sea
The House of Ruins is a family house which can be found in Latvia along the coast of the Baltic Sea. This very unique dwelling has been constructed into the interior of 19th century ruins in a traditional Latvian barn. Architecture firm NRJA used the idea of contrast, where wind from the sea is opposed […]








