Suspended in the air, this amazing wooden house is situated under some magnificent oak trees with views of the rolling hills ahead. The house measures in a 100 square meters and uses wood as its main material for the exterior and interior of the house. The exterior uses wooden slats to create its unusual, textured exterior, with some of them covering parts of the window to give an interesting effect. Inside, wood is the main feature with the ceiling, floors and some walls utilising its knotted characteristics. It is open and very inviting inside the house with each room having bundles of extra space. This building was created by Juri Troy Architects and is located in Hutten, Austria.
When you stand in the living area, you can instantly see exactly why this apartment is desirable and much sought after. In the heart of New York, with stunning views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, designers at Axis Mundi in co-operation with John Beckmann, Richard Rosenbloom and Nick Messerlian, have designed a contemporary and light space with modern features and relaxing colours. The main living room has simple, yet elegant furnishings which can be used to sit and gaze at the view outside of the large floor-to-ceiling windows. The glass study space is a fantastic feature as it allows work to be done in privacy whilst still being able to observe the main living space. This apartment oozes harmony and style and is an amazing example of contemporary living and design. Photos by Fran Parente and Adriana Buffi.
Nestled on the water’s edge, this amazing house has modern and contemporary living oozing from every room. The exterior has been constructed using a variety of different sized volumes that overlap and overhang to create a dynamic structure while the frameless windows help to give a flawless finish between the two materials. Designed by 3LHD Architects and situated in Dubrobvnik, Croatia this white house amazing views of the sea and the hilly terrain on the horizon. Inside, the interior is very open and spacious using the white walls and light wooden flooring and furnishings to add a subtle contrast. When you enter the bedroom you instantly feel like you are floating above the sea as the windows capture so much of the fabulous view. Photos Marko Ercegovic.
Standing in the shadow of the tall trees, this contemporary house has a wonderful structure with fantastic detailing. The concrete ground floor gives the house an industrial, yet rustic look while the black panelling and huge windows help to give the house a modern appearance. Located in Richfield, Vinkonsin State, USA this house was developed by Bruns Architecture and is a fine example of their work. Inside, the interior is spacious with its open plan living areas that are filled will lots of grey stone and wooden framed windows. The whole place feels like its own energy source, with so much light coming in from the windows at the sides and front of the house. Photos by Tricia Shay Photography.
In the midst of creativity and vibrancy, this amazing apartment situated on the ground floor of an apartment block, was created by designer Donald LoCoco and has a sense of fun and playfulness stitched into its design. The main living area has a fantastic combination of modern and retro design with its funky, organic shapes and geometric lines. The use of striking colours is also reminiscent of retro styling and also helps to brighten up the whole room. The kitchen is relatively small, but looks fantastic because of its clean lines and modern sophistication. This whole space is truly inspiring with so much style, finesse and character it is easy to see why this apartment made it onto our list!
This usually shaped house is one of kind, with many unique features inside and out. The house was completed in 2011 by HHF Architekten and is located in the depths of the Swiss mountains. The house was oriented out towards the beautiful views of rolling hills lined with tall green trees, but every window in the house has its own unique view of its surroundings. Due to the sheer amount of land surrounding the house, the owner opted against having a garden and simply wanted a nice little terrace and swimming pool in the grounds of the house. The interior of the house is very simple and consists of three main materials: wood, glass and concrete. The house measures around of 241 square meters which houses three bedrooms with three bathrooms, a gym, a home office and open plan living spaces.
From a distance, you can see just how unique and inviting this house looks with its classically styled exterior and neutral colour palette. Company Aquidneck Properties in collaboration with Estes / Twombly developed this eclectic house with high ceilings and open-plan interior and used natural materials in order to give it a fresh appearance. The house looks out over stunning views of the ocean, and is surrounded by lush green lands and fields. The main living area is utterly breath-taking as the wooden ceilings, beams, flooring and furniture give it a warm glow, while the sunlight helps to brighten up the whole room. The dining room and kitchen are so pleasing to the eye, as they are light, open and spacious, giving a real feeling of tranquillity and relaxation. The house is located on Block Island, just south of the coast of Rhode Island, USA.
Standing very tall and smug on its own little hill, this house located in a small rural site in Australia has a very modern and industrial style, with Swedish overtones. The house is orientated to the Northeast and has a stunning view of the bay and the ocean, as well as the surrounding landscape. The exterior of the house is very angular and uses geometric lines in order to portray a masculine appearance. The large windows and sliding doors are also a great feature as they open out onto the patio and the amazing views. Inside, the interior is very clean and modern, with nice warming tones of colour, and a fresh appearance. The natural concrete and stone feature walls in the house also give it character and help to give the whole house texture. Completed by Dane Design Australia.
This very modern and stylish home has interconnecting volumes that overlap and intertwine to give it a very dynamic and geometric style. Located in Sutton, Quebec, Canada this house was designed in 2013 by Natalie Dionne Architecture and has a total are of about 310 square meters. The exterior has been made using a combination of materials such as wooden panels, metal facades and large installations of glass. This gives the house a slightly industrial feel with depth and dynamic structure being an alluring feature. The interior has been used very well as each room feels spacious and open and the modern furnishings give the rooms a contemporary feel.
When we mention the word compact, most people will more than likely think of small spaces that lack openness and room. However, when we mention the word compact in relation to this house, it means a very different thing. This contained little house was designed by diller scofidio plus renfro and has some amazing features that enable it to feel spacious and open, when the statistics tell us it is small. It has a compact kitchen with dining area leads into the living room through a long and narrow corridor which have all been decorated with white walls, rich wooden flooring and white furnishings to brighten up the space. The living area centres around a by a rounded metal stairs white, you can get to the second level of the house where there is a small modern office and bedroom with a mansard roof.
