Glebe House is a Victorian era cottage that has been given a complete overhaul by Nobbs Radford Architects, situated in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The architects felt that it was important from the outset that the new works drew from the original 2,691 square foot (250 square meters) house as a basis for investigation, concrete […]
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Breathtaking Solis Residence clinging cliffside on Hamilton Island
Solis Residence is a breathtaking house set within its stunning natural surroundings on Hamilton Island, Queensland, Australia. Designed by Renato D’Ettorre Architects, the home has been carved into a steep edge of Hamilton Island, brilliantly sculpting three interlocking levels to frame extraordinary views of islands in the Whitsundays waters. The home is sculpted from concrete, […]
Modern Armada House in British Columbia by KB Design
The Armada House is a modern post and beam home designed by Canadian firm KB Design, set among Garry Oaks on a rocky slope in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Set in the Ten Mile Point/Wedgewood Estates neighborhood, Armada is a perfect convergence of concrete, glass, steel and wood, built by Abstract Developments. In 2008 it […]
Fantastic open plan living in Koh Samui: The Naked House
The Naked House has been designed by architect Marc Gerritsen as a single-family contemporary home for himself in Koh Samui, Thailand. The site location was chosen for the large expanse of the surroundings and quietness. Life in Taipei is very hectic, so the architect needed a place to escape, a quiet area with fabulous views. […]
Amazing beachfront property in Chile by Raimundo Anguita
Casa Zapallar Papudo is a stunning beachfront property that has been designed by architecture studio Raimundo Anguita, and is located on the coast, in the coastal way between Zapallar and Papudo, Chile. The area is one of the more exclusive and elegant places of summer vacation on the central Chilean littoral. This beach home, with […]
Confluence House in New York by Incorporated Architecture
The Confluence House is the primary residence designed by Incorporated Architecture for a young couple in Harlemville, New York. The home has been developed for the award of a LEED rating for residential construction by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). The form and orientation of the house is optimized to enhance heat gain in the […]
Veronica Beach House in Peru displays striking modern design
Veronica Beach House is a unique contemporary residence that has been recently designed by Longhi Architects, situated in Lima, Peru. The materiality of this incredible 7,000 square foot (650 square meters) house is solved with the balanced use of five main materials: Cast Stone concrete, with colors derived from natural rock context. Here is a description […]
Imposing modern residence in South Africa: House Boz
House Boz is a spacious and luxurious residence designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects situated on a hill within a secluded nature estate in Pretoria, South Africa. The clients requested that this stunning contemporary four bedroom house had an emphasis placed on the design of the living rooms. Ensuring that the magnificent views were […]
Imposing design in concrete and glass: West Seattle Residence
West Seattle Residence is a modern house comprised of concrete, glass, and steel, designed by Lawrence Architecture, situated in the West Seattle district of Seattle, Washington. The 3,800-square-foot house sits on top of a steep hill looking westward with dramatic views of Puget Sound. It’s essentially a loft-like glass curtain wall pavilion that sits on […]
Contemporary Mid-Century Remodel in Newport Beach
Santiago Mid-Century Remodel is a contemporary two story home designed by Christiano Homes, Inc., located in Dover Shores, a unique water front community in Newport Beach, California. The open living room features a wall of glass windows and doors that open onto the backyard deck and pool. The living room blends into the bar featuring a large walnut […]