The Yerger Residence has been designed by architecture firm Chen + Suchart Studio in Phoenix, Arizona. From the architects: “This site for this project has one main view to the east towards Camelback Mountain. The intent of the project was to focus the views towards the iconic landmark to capture it and have it constantly […]
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Stunning renovation in the Cape Winelands
The project is a renovation of two existing structures on a farm; a 1920’s house and a barn dating from the 18th century. Designed by Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects, the home is located in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands, South Africa. The scope of this project included the re-utilization […]
Amazing mid-century modern home in Madrid
This detached home is located in the quiet residential neighborhood of El Encinar de los Reyes, northeast of Madrid in Spain. The residence has been designed by architect Javier de la Calzada as his own home. The architectural details display a cosmopolitan style that is reinforced by contemporary art and pieces of classic design throughout. […]
Unique modern villa in Germany
Dupli Casa has been designed by architecture firm J. Mayer H. Architects in Ludwigsburg, Germany.The geometry of the building is based on the footprint of the house that previously was located on the site. Originally built in 1984 and with many extensions and modifications since then, the new building echoes the “family archaeology” by duplication […]
Incredible concrete house gets transformed
The Concrete House has been designed by Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects in Piedmont, California. The project is a complete renovation of an existing 1974 cast-concrete and brick house. The original 7,000 square foot residence was built for a single couple, a fluid open plan organized around a central courtyard. The objective of the remodel was to […]
James Bond house perched on the edge
This spectacular masterpiece is literally one of the most architecturally significant homes in the entire world. Known as “The Elrod Houseâ€Â, this John Lautner-designed home was commissioned by designer Arthur Elrod in 1968 and has been featured in numerous books, magazines and museum exhibitions. It is the iconic home perched at the very tip of […]
Buck Mountain home on Orcas Island
The home at Buck Mountain has been designed by Washington architecture firm, Indigo Architecture and Interiors. From the architect: “Floating above a carpet of green moss on the steep slopes of Orcas Island’s Buck Mountain, this home’s foundation touches the rocky ground along only two slim concrete fins. These lean legs in turn support a […]
Contemporary loft interiors in Sao Paulo
The Copan project involves turning a 1,507 square foot (140 square meters) apartment with original division (three bedrooms, living room, kitchen, laundry) into a contemporary loft with an open space plan. Designed by Architects Felipe Hess and Renata Pedrosa, the apartment is an original Oscar Niemeyer’s masterpiece which was completely demolished with only columns and […]
Captivating modern lake house
The Graham Residence was designed by E. Cobb Architects, in Seattle, Washington. This stunning property was built as a contemporary statement, an oasis of modern lifestyle featuring grandiose architecture. The residence displays a series of cantilevering volumes that merge in a unified design. The intricate architecture needs plenty of time to be understood: from the […]
House in hill immersed into rugged landscape
House in Hill is a single storey villa in Gunma, Japan, designed by Cell Space Architects. Immersed into a south-facing hillside of a wooded site, the design seeks to keep as much of the natural landscape intact by curving around the topography to trace the contours of the land. Placed on a low gradient of […]