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.
Carved out of the Brazilian jungle of Iporanga, Sao Paulo, Brazil, this beautiful tropical house was designed by the architect Arthur Casas as his personal dream house. The architect stated that he had always dreamed of having a home in the middle of the forest, a space where he could relax and unwind. The dwelling is formed into […]
Casa Jondal is a spectacular residence located in Ibiza, Spain designed by Catalan architect Jaime Serra from architecture firm Atlant Del Vent. Occupying 4,090 square feet (380 square meters), the residence interlaces the Spanish rustic style elements of architecture with contemporary concepts. Two large volumes were adjoined to shape a structure that displays concrete bricks […]
Nestled amidst a neighborhood of single story bungalows in Venice, California, the Solar Umbrella Residence designed by Brooks + Scarpa Architects boldly establishes a precedent for the next generation of California modernist architecture. Located on a 41’ wide x 100’-0” long through lot, the new addition transforms the architects’ existing 650 square foot bungalow into […]
This elegant and impressive Mediterranean villa is perched on the hill above the boulevard in Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco, California. It offers incredible views of the ocean, the Farallon Islands, and quaint winding streets of the area. The Mediterranean architecture is apparent on the exterior as well as in the lovely interior detailing. This […]
This single family residence in the Clarendon Heights area has panoramic views of downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Bay Bridge from every level. It was a 2-story house built in 1960, with a ‘telephone pole’ foundation. The project entailed putting in a modern perimeter and slab foundation down the hillside, removing the […]
The narrow site is sandwiched between very old neighboring buildings in Landskrona, Sweden. Since mid-20th century it has been empty, waiting behind a wooden fence. It is only 5 meters wide with a tiny area of 75 square meters. Immediately adjacent buildings are low, but the street is lined with buildings of various height, size, […]
This sensational River House is located in Sydney, Australia designed by MCK Architects. The site itself provided both the greatest opportunities, and the largest constraints to the design. It is both steep and awkwardly shaped, but retains magnificent North facing panoramic views over the Lane Cove River. The air-space was therefore utilized to gain additional […]
Located in Northeast Oregon, this small house was conceived by Olson Kundig Architects as a contemporary glass box that floats atop the surrounding wheat fields. The design of the house and the accompanying wood-frame barn responds to the local vernacular of barns and farmhouses in the Pacific Northwest while responding to the client’s deep interest […]
The house is a corrective to the increasingly common “McMansion”, located on the North Shore and similar neighborhoods across the country. A major goal of this project was to minimize the bulk and impact of the large house on a site overlooking Lake Michigan, Chicago and to mitigate its impact on the site. As a […]
Built in 1923 in Pasadena, California, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Recognized by Wright as his earliest “Usonian” house, La Miniatura is also the first residence to utilize Frank Lloyd Wright’s highly inventive textile block building system. The Millard House is internationally recognized as one of the […]
