This spacious contemporary home consists of two connected pavilions designed by Darren Campbell Architect, located in a Wahroonga, a suburb on the upper north shore of Sydney, Australia. The front pavilion encompasses the main entryway and an open concept living room, dining and kitchen. The rear pavilion houses the private zones of the home, the bedrooms, comfortable lounge spaces and […]
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Indoor-outdoor interplay: Cumberland Townhouse in New York
The Cumberland Townhouse has been designed by Ensemble Architecture, located on a park block in the neighborhood of Fort Greene in Brooklyn, New York. The house was in a dilapidated state when the owner’s purchased the building; the rear wall was falling down and water had been entering the building for several years. The house […]
Integrated into its surroundings in Serbia: Popovic House
Stanislav Grgic Architect has sent us images of their latest project, Popovic House, a family home located near Novi Sad, on the hillsides of Fruška Gora, Serbia. From this altitude, an unobstructed view over river Danube and Novi Sad with its surroundings is provided. Description of the project from the architect: Due to the fact that this beautiful […]
Minimal glass and steel structure on Oregon Coast: 360 House
360 House is a private beachfront retreat designed by Boora Architects, perched above Arcadia Beach at the edge of the tree line on the dramatic Oregon Coast. The design directive was simple: the site is ruled by the sea, the landscape and the climate, and the homeowners wanted to keep it that way. So the designers pared […]
Modernist concrete and glass structure on Biscayne Bay
A modern two story concrete and glass waterfront residence was completed in 2013 by Max Strang Architecture, located on Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida. Comprised of a sumptuous 6,000 square feet of living space, the dwelling was constructed for a mere $2.5 million, commanding unparalleled views of the Miami skyline as well as the Port of Miami. The architects used materials of Brazilian […]
Intriguing play of volumes exhibited by 4 Springs Lane house
4 Springs Lane is a contemporary custom home designed by Robert M. Gurney Architect, sited on 24 acres of rolling topography, open fields and woodlands in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Extensive site investigation, including erecting scaffolding at various locations, resulted in the placement of the house high on one of the hills, overlooking a meadow at the […]
Three-story contemporary renovation in Toronto: 142 Kenilworth
142 Kenilworth is a contemporary home designed by studio Johnson Chou, located in the beaches neighborhood in the east end of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The original structure was a two-storey 1,250 square foot (139 square meters) building renovated into a three-storey 1,950 square foot (178 square meters) residence achieved by converting the existing attic space into […]
Astonishing concrete and glass residence in Brazil: LP House
LP House is a contemporary property comprised of two concrete, wood and glass volumes designed by Metro Arquitetos Associados, located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Comprised of 2,045 square feet (190 square meters) of living space this modern residence is surrounded by a wooded landscape and flooded with natural light. From the architect: The architectural project for this […]
Bright and clean interiors showcased in Australia: The Good House
The Good House is a striking single family residence that was designed by architectural studio Crone Partners, located in Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. Embracing the challenge of a relatively tight inner suburban location, and restrictive building envelope, the designers worked closely with the client to rationalize their “wish list” into a concise and deliverable brief. The outcome is a dramatic […]
Luscious SAOTA designed residence in South Africa: Clifton 2A
Clifton 2A is a flexible contemporary family residence recently designed by SAOTA architects, located in Clifton, an affluent suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. The home is situated on a spectacular but challenging site, positioned on the ridge below Lions Head with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles beyond. 1. Brief A […]