One of the most beautiful features of this house located in Tacoronte, Spain is the infinity edged pool that somehow seems to dissolve into the sea on the horizon. What a magnificent place to relax and unwind whilst looking out at the openness and stillness of the sea. This house has been built with a modern mixture of concrete and glass, with the addition of wooden platforms that sit on the edge of a 300m Cliff top! The rear of the house provides stunning views of the Teide and the rest of the northern coast of Tenerife. The main goal of this development was to connect the landscape with the inside of the house, which has been achieved with the full length glass windows looking out at the pool and the sea. Developed in 2003 by CA+A Architects, this spectacular house is the true epitome of tranquillity.
This very unusual house has been constructed using mostly concrete, which gives it the rather monotone grey appearance. From the outside, it doesn’t offer much in terms of vibrancy or individuality as it seems to blend into the streets and tarmac. However, this is exactly what the developers Wespi de Meuron were after, as they wanted to create something that would fit into the environment, and as you can see by the pictures, they have done that perfectly. Despite its rather boring exterior, the interior is magnificent with concrete walls and ceilings and a very modern and minimalistic appearance. The wooden furniture and frames add a touch of warmth to the interior of the rooms, and provide a beautiful contrast against the coldness of the concrete.
From the outside, this house exudes complexity and dynamism with volumes that overlap and overhang to create depth within the building. One of the best features of this house is the concrete patterned blocks that cover over one of the windows. These blocks are very retro in their appearance, as were often used in the 60’s as a concrete fencing around British homes. Located in Perth, Australia, this house was developed by Residential Attitudes and was created to meet the daily need of the family inhabiting the space. The architects managed to achieve the perfect balance of light and volume between the internal and external spaces. The interior of the house a cosy atmosphere, and has some really beautiful retro styled additions that carry the theme on from the exterior concrete patterned wall.
Situated on a very narrow urban site in Auckland, New Zealand, this stunningly designed house is the work of local company Bosseley Architects. The long construction of this house is due to the incline of the terrain, which also creates an almost moat-like ditch. This incline has added its own feature, as the house now has a really cute bridge that you have to cross in order to get to the house. The exterior of the house has been created using cedar that has been constructed in a vertical fashion to create an interesting effect. This not only gives the house a modern look and feel, but it also provides the house with added privacy, which is much needed for a populated city. Inside, the interior is modern with splashes of playful colour.
This incredible interior is only 60 square meters squared, yet has bundles and bundles of character, style and functionality. The apartment is owned by German designer Peter Fehrentz and is a beautiful area of West Berlin. Despite having created a beautifully designed space, he believes that he has not yet found the right colour combination for his home. We would be inclined to disagree, as we think it is wonderful! The house has a very modern approach with black painted floors, and off white walls, yet it still maintains a classical element with certain furnishings and objects. The cascading art wall in the hallway is a truly beautiful sight, as it gives the impression that art falls from the sky and floods this perfectly designed house.
Surrounded by beautiful mountains, lush vegetation and an endless blue sky, this magnificent house based in the mountains of Virginia is a truly amazing sight. The exterior has been rendered with multi-toned stones and bundles of wooden slats and panelling to create a rustic, yet traditional looking home. The architectural firm Kaplan Thomas Architects are behind this wonderful house and have created super attractive home for a modern family. Inside the interior is filled with wooden features such as the beams and flooring and is opened up by the addition of light walls. The house has so much space and feels very inviting and homely, whilst still combining a very modern and rustic style.
With its ultra modern stature and minimalist white exterior walls, this house is utterly breathtaking. Architects of Studio Pitsou Kedem Architects have designed this large, spacious and sleek home in Israel that has a plethora of amazing features. The front of the house has been deliberately closed off during construction to give the owners privacy, but the rear of the house opens out like a flower in spring and allows so much light to penetrate through the enormous windows. The living room has very high ceilings which gives it real depth, whilst the raw concrete wall gives it dynamism and a slight industrial feel. There is also a library with large open bookshelves that can be accessed using a very fun and quirky ladder! The floating staircase is a real feature in this house and doesn’t block the spacious feel of the room.
The owner of this apartment wanted a simple, cosy and modern place to come home to at the end of a long hard day. This has definitely been fulfilled by Polish company mode:lina architekci, who has created a neutral space that is functional and sleek. The interior is reminiscent of a Swedish style interior with white walls and warm coloured neutral flooring. The apartment has been perfectly designed to fit in all of the owner’s furniture, whilst leaving it looking open and spacious. The office is comfortable and inviting with huge windows that allow light to flood in. The addition of monochrome art pieces really gives the room’s character and individuality, as well as breaking up the continuation of the white walls.
This contemporary house located in Vancouver, Canada has been developed and designed by Kindred Construction and utilises glass and raw concrete to create the exterior of this huge home. The use of modern materials on the outside of the house gives it a very minimalistic and sleek feel, while the overlapping and interlocking volumes help to create depth. The first space that really takes your breath away is the main living room as not only does it have stunning decor, it is also bright, spacious and inviting. The open staircase really opens up the space and creates a sense of infinity and endlessness as it corners its way up the length of the walls. Every room in this house has been bathed in warming light and natural air that gives it such an appealing feel. Photos by Paul Warchol.
Teetering over the edge of small, rocky hill with the reeds swaying in the wind, this small, yet bizarre building has some of the best views around. Facing out towards the coastline and the Atlantic sea, this amazing house is located on the edge of Nova Scotia in Canada and has views of the mountains from the rear and views of the sea from the front. Developed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects this house was designed as a simple and quiet retreat that creates a very unusual illusion of it floating over the ocean due to its protruding front. Built as a home for the weekend for a family that runs between California and Nova Scotia, this simple house made of wood and steel is the ideal place to get away and disconnect from the hectic lifestyle.
