Contrast House is situated on a corner lot in a dense neighborhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design. The intent of the remaking of this narrow 125-year-old residence was two-fold: to increase natural light in the interior using contrast, and to reduce the house’s ecological impact. An increase of natural light […]
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An eco-friendly hobbit home: Edgeland Residence
Edgeland House has been developed by Bercy Chen Studio in a rehabilitated brownfield site of Austin, Texas. The home was commissioned by a science fiction writer enthralled with 21st century human habitation in the urban frontiers of abandoned industrial zones. The design is inspired by the vernacular of the “pit house”, one of the oldest […]
Lake Muskoka dwelling emerges from rock formations
The Cliff House is a modern dwelling designed by Trevor McIvor Architect Inc, set on the cliffside overlooking beautiful Lake Muskoka in Ontario, Canada. This cottage seeks to enhance the extraordinary surrounding scenery through the thoughtful integration of building elements with the natural assets of the site and terrain. Here is a project description from the […]
An enormous dwelling off the Japanese coast
By the Japanese coast lies Villa Ronde, a 19,375 square foot (1800 square meters) building designed by architecture firm Ciel Rouge Creation which includes a private museum, a guest house and a resort. It is thought of as a wide free organic space in which rooms can be closed or in continuity to each other […]
Transformation of a unique villa in the Netherlands
This project in the Netherlands has been designed by Ooze Architects and has been extended numerous times in recent decades. Ooze architects translated the owners’ desire to recycle the ‘soul’ of the house by transforming it into a unique design. The architects began with a commission to design a kitchen that then evolved into a […]
Eco-luxury villa immersed in the jungle
Enjoy phenomenal views of the Pacific Ocean and ruby red skies at sunset. Tierra is a charming contemporary eco-luxury villa in Guanacaste, Costa Rica with spectacular ocean views that is fully immersed in its jungle setting. The house has 3 large bedrooms, and the master suite’s private deck is equipped with Jacuzzi tub. The villa […]
Sensational modern property atop Siglap Hill
This sensational home entitled “Ninety7 @ Siglap” has been designed by Aamer Architects in Singapore, Malaysia. Magnificent views towards the city from atop Siglap Hill inspired the design. Master and family room are placed on the third level having the best views. Living and dining on the second level, connected with external verandahs / terraces […]
Unbelievable concrete home in Madrid
The architecture studio A-cero presents one of its latest works, an enormous single-family house. It is situated in the outskirts of Madrid, Spain on a 5,000 square meters plot. It is a single storey building and it has 17,222 square feet (1,600 square meters) of built surface. The first sensation that this house produces when […]
Earth house nestled in the hillside
This beautiful home surrounded by rolling meadows is the latest home designed by Ian MacDonald Architect in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. The house is an exercise in minimal intrusion, practically disappearing into the grassy hillside it’s built on. The site is a 90-acre parcel of rolling farmland, located in Caledon, forty-five minutes north-west of Toronto. The […]
Shipping container guest house
Storage containers for sale are being plucked up every day now as people begin to see the positives of utilizing these resources for other purposes. Most notably, using them as homes. Shipping containers may not save the world, but they are going to leave a lasting impact on the minds of people as we continue […]