A long, flat rectangular connects two living structures that are adjoined by an interior open air space. A black wood burning stove, couches, a bar, and finally, an area for dining sits out in the open, with no walls to act as the boundaries. The designs for this Sao Paulo, Brazil, house were drawn up by Studio MK27. The layout of this house is reminiscent of the floor plan of an outdoor night club. There are plenty of places for visitors to eat, drink and be merry, while the lighting is kept soft and the mood is calm. A striped rug similar to the one seen in the open air space has been placed on the bathroom floor, close to the long vanity. The indoor sauna is just one of many surprise luxuries that wait inside of this expertly designed Brazilian home.
Complete with a moat themed waterfall, stairs designed to resemble a drawbridge, and an exterior made up of slat gray blocks, this home in Madrid fully represents the contemporary castle. Although royalty does not reside inside this house in Madrid, Italy, the designs set forth by architectural firm A-cero playfully deconstruct the castle as we know it. Winding, circular stairs are encased in dull metal. Under the dining room table rests an area rug that resembles cold marble. Rather than take a literal approach, many elements in this home are representative. A home movie theater boasts plus chairs, a large screen and recessed lighting. There aren’t many homeowners commissioning architects to recreate and modernize the castle, but this house masterfully tackles this fun theme.
The front of this house in Australia reveals little. Only two windows and a large gate mounted on the wall are visible beyond the fence. All of the exterior is drenched in a cool, dark tone of gray. A superbly laid out backyard oasis stretches across the rear and sides of the property. A still pool holds two lounge chairs as foliage grows over the pool fence, almost down into the water. Inside, black, white and gray are interwoven with hints of green springing forth. A sunroom features a few small green plants in a planter box, which is situated on the coffee table. The black couch is lined with thin, white colored trim. White marble covered the kitchen counters, and a black area rug is emblazoned with catch phrases written in tall white letters. Designed by b.e. architecture.
With a design that is unmistakably simple and pure, light enters this New Zealand home by way of slits that appear between wooden panels. From far away, you an make out the shapes and colors inside of the home, despite the fact that there are no windows. A huge sliding glass door acts as both a window and an entry, from where the kitchen and living room is viewable. The interior of the home is comprised of light wood, which has been placed on the floors and walls, and used to create an exciting window shutter design on some of the surfaces. Red appears on some of the counters and walls in the kitchen, giving the room a modern edge. This home by Parsonson Architects truly combines and invites organic elements in from all angles.
This large and extremely modern structure has a grey exterior with organically shaped roofing. Architects at Demetriades + Walker have constructed this home on a small hill overlooking a small, but fantastic pond. Don’t be fooled by the very normal looking exterior of this house, as the interior is a truly magnificent representation of modern design. The living area is spacious and inviting, with large ceilings and roof windows. The large windows give a great view of the surrounding hillside, and the hanging lighting really gives the room some depth and dynamism. The designers didn’t stop there, with modern and fairly geometric shaped furniture, the interior is contemporary and distinctive.
Nestled in between some very normal looking houses, this construction is not only stunning in its appearance, but very unique. The exterior has been constructed using wooden panels and large floor to ceiling windows that allow a huge amount of light to enter the property. The structure of the house has been cleverly organised so that all of the rooms help to create unity and wholeness within the building, providing open space as well as privacy. The living area is a wonderful space with a contemporary, yet homely feel. The bookshelves add a certain type of personality to the room, and give it a lived in and cherished feel. Leading up to the first floor, we have raw concrete stairs that give the room an industrial styling and metal banisters that provide a modern look. This project was completed by Teceroderecha Arquitectos, in Silleda, Spain.
This farmhouse located in Seattle, Washington, USA is a renovation project developed by Graham Baba Architects. The very modest budget gave this farmhouse a well deserved restoration and revamp with a modern and contemporary style. With a bright, open-plan living area, every space in the house feels connected and intertwined as well as allowing for privacy. The simplistic furniture adds to its charm with its modern, yet slightly retro styling, whilst the white walls and neutral flooring create depth. One of the best features of this farmhouse is the ceiling windows that span the entire length of the main living area, and have a geometric pattern encasing them into the roof space. This provides the interior with a slight industrial appearance.
This vibrant and funky interior is the reconstructive project of American Jennifer Weiss Architecture. As you walk up to the house, you are greeted by lush vegetation and a gorgeous rich wooden exterior. When you enter the house through the large sliding glass doors, you come across a spacious room that contains the kitchen and living area. Perfectly decorated with white walls and neutral wooden flooring, the apartment has a contemporary style compromising of geometric and organically shaped furniture. One of the most inspiring features in this house is the circular sky lights in the kitchen as they allow a huge amount of light to enter into the room. The gorgeously bright honeycomb tiles also add a sense of playfulness to this amazingly cosy family home.
This beautifully warm and spacious apartment is located in the financial district of Manhatten, New York, USA and was developed by Bazzèo. The kitchen and living area of this apartment are connected, making it a perfect space for entertaining friends and family whilst cooking. The segregated space towards the back of the kitchen is the perfect spot for pondering and reminiscing over thoughts with windows letting in huge amounts of light. The living area of this apartment is a wonderfully open and inviting space, with gorgeous rich wooden flooring and rusty colour tones. The furnishings are modern and simplistic with neutral tones and textured fabrics. One of the features of this apartment is the dining table that doubles up as a work surface as it makes it easier to imagine the interaction when cooking for guests.
On the side of a steep mountain is one of the last places you would expect to find a home construction. Yet, Californian firm Jones Partners Architecture have defied gravity by building a one-storey house in Los Angeles, California, USA on a very treacherous looking hillside. Surrounded by vegetation and a steep view, this modern house has a black exterior that blends nicely into the house’s backdrop. It has floor to ceiling windows at the front of the house with the addition of sliding doors that access the balcony. Inside, the interior is warm and invigorating with a balanced amount of wood being used in the construction and decor of the house. The tall ceilings really open out the space, while the pillars add a beautiful structural feature to the room.
