Surrounded by dense woodland, this classically style house looks elegant and quaint encased around tall trees and gorgeous shrubbery. Located in the town of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, this development was built by David Small Design in 2012 and covers a total floor area of 350 square meters. The exterior of the house has a rather lovely mixture of grey and warm coloured stones and dark painted wooden sections to help give some contrast to look of the structure. The windows mimic the style of a house from the same era and the tall pointed roofs also add to this classic style. Inside, the house has a more modern style with dark wooden, flooring white walls and minimalistic looking furniture. Photos by Jason Hartog Photography.
From the outside, this unusually geometric house looks compact and rather small but the exterior is deceitful. This modern house has been built on a very thin plot with limited space making it appear to be rather flat and tiny in structure. The house consists of two floors, which extend far back into the plot of land and create a rather surprising amount of space. When you enter into the house, it is actually quite astonishing as to how spacious and open it feels with the decor really helping to lift the space and give it some well needed depth. The interior is modern and contemporary with neutral and grey colour palettes that all have a very warming and uplifting hue to their composition, helping to bring colour and light to the rooms. Project by Thirdstone and photos by Merle Prosofsky.
It is very difficult to believe that this house was originally built in the 1960’s with its modern characteristics and stylish good looks. This house was completely renovated and refurbished by Ana Williamson Architects and was made to look more elegant than its previous design. The house has a very modest 50 square meters worth of space, but merged with its beautiful plot and swimming pool, it has a real sense of spaciousness. The fantastic windows are large in comparison to the houses size which enables so much light to pour through the panes of glass. Inside the interior is a beautiful mixture of modern and retro styling. The living room is the perfect example of this with its white walls, and a large wooden panelling fusing wonderfully with the retro angular furniture.
This beautiful raw concrete home is reminiscent of a luxurious villa with modern and contemporary styling. The house is situated on the stunning Mediterranean coastal island of Mallorca, Spain and was designed by Marga Rorger in 2009. With amazing views of mountains and surrounding land, the swimming pool is the perfect place to relax and watch the sunset. Inside, the interior is spacious with its large open plan living area and high ceilings. The central fireplace is a real feature in the living room of this house, and the surrounding neutral colours from the furniture help to make the room feel warm and cosy. Large panelled wooden flooring and raw concrete ceilings give this house a touch of rusticism, while the furniture and decor add a splash on modernity.
This contemporary home located in Perth, Australia is a perfect mixture of modern and industrial styling. The exterior of the house is a rich combination of wooden panelling and metal constructions, which tower over a wonderful little terrace space on the ground floor. The first floor consists of a library, powder room, laundry room with a separate wing containing a dressing room and bathroom. One the second floor we have a separate living room and a balcony which overlooks the courtyard and surrounding areas. At the very top of the house, there are bedrooms, a shared bathroom and separate kitchen. All of these rooms are decorated with a modern style, with eclectic additions which give the rooms character. Design and photos of Residential Attitudes.
As you walk up to this house, it is easy to see why we have featured this on our website. With its grand styling with Victorian design is oozes luxury and finesse, which is only made more apparent with the surrounding gardens and vegetation. Located on the edge of the waterfront, this house has a very romantic feel with the appearance of wild flowers, weeping willow trees and a lawn to die for. The house has 3 islands with access to the ocean which provides endless opportunities to enjoy the surrounding environment. Inside the interior is strikingly beautiful with traditional and slightly rustic overtones, and rich and warming colours.
From afar, this house looks like a monument to true modern styling with a slight resemblance to traditional Japanese styled construction. Located at the foot of the mountains, this house has a very natural landscape and the clean lines of the building are a wonderful contrast to the organically shaped mountains. Although the main aim of First Lamp Architecture was to create more space for the family inhabiting this space, a lot of effort was made to provide them with stunning views of the Columbia River and connect the house to the surrounding scenery. On the south side of this house you will find a swimming pool and surveillance zone which offers an amazing view of the top of mountain Badger.
This is a beautiful example of a contemporary featured apartment located in Gotenborge, Sweden on the top floor of a classic apartment building. It has a total size of 82 square metres and has rich wooden features , a rounded brick feature wall and a terrace just off from the kitchen. The layout of this apartment is simple, with an open plan living and dining area, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Walnut flooring is evident throughout the property and matches the beams that can be seen in the living room and master bedroom, the rich colour from this contrasts well with white walls also. The furnishings and objects in the apartment help to embellish the interior with slightly rustic styled objects mixed with modern elements. Overall, the apartment is wonderfully light and airy while the beams and furniture add a real authentic and rustic touch to the whole property.
Von Andrea Gastrigano entworfene Tischdecken und leuchtende grüne Stühle werden in Zukunft ein wesentlicher Bestandteil einer Inneneinrichtung sein. Ihr Hauptaugenmerk liegt auf einer fortgeschrittenen Technologie, die mittels futuristischen Elementen in funktionellen Wohnbereichen angewandt wird. Auf einer quadratischen, weißen Kücheninsel befinden sich Vasen in lebendigen Farben. Diese Anordnung erinnert an dargestellte Kunst. Die mit bedruckten Stoffen umgebenen Stühle sind um einen Esstisch, der von einer grauen Tischdecke bedeckt ist, platziert. Die grauen Wände passen sich dem hölzernen Fußboden an, welcher mit einer grauen Beize verschönert wurde. Hinter dem Essbereich befindet sich ein Wandgemälde, welches in einem abstrakten, futuristischen Stil das Bild einer Stadt präsentiert. Verzierungen in schattierten Grün- und Orangetönen verhelfen dem Apartment, sein Erscheinungsbild einige Jahre in die Zukunft zu rücken.
This project is located in Armou village, Paphos, Cyprus. The young couple have chosen that plot mainly for the beautiful views and the suburban quietness. The two volumes on the ground floor are forming an “L” shape plan, where the other two on the first floor are forming a “T” shape.
The large volume on the ground floor is consisted by an open plan living room and kitchen, and it is meant for social purposes, where the smaller volume on the ground floor provides a private space for the family. On the first floor, the volumes again dictate the use of space, where the large volume is composed by three bedrooms, and the smaller volume is the library/office.
From the ground floor we targeted to have the most interesting views the house could have, one overlooking the port (and the medieval castle) where the other one overlooks the seaside (and the airport). The first floor sits on top of the ground floor in an angle of 45 degrees with the reason being to provide appropriate orientation for shading, for an improved thermal performance.
The North elevation of the building is almost ‘blind’, with minimal openings. One of those, is the main entrance of the house, which is strategically placed there for better thermal performance as well as improved security. The living room, kitchen and dinning area have large windows facing south.he multipurpose family room is at the ground floor facing southeast. The kitchen is located between the dining area as well as the multipurpose family room to be able to serve both areas sufficiently.
The structural frame of the house is made of re-inforced concrete cast in-situ, and the walls are made of aerated concrete blocks (YTONG). Moreover, the windows are made with aluminum insulated frame with polyamides and double glazing low-e windows. The roof is insulated with 100mm of polystyrene.
The house features a 1.5kW photovoltaics system. Moreover, there are 8 solar panels which are responsible for the heating of water for the swimming pool as well as water that is being used in the house.
Finishing materials are HPL, hardwood, paint on plastered walls.
Architect: sa.ne studio | architects – engineers [Giorgos Nearchou & Andreas N. Savva]
Civil engineer: sa.ne studio | architects - engineers [Andreas N. Savva]
Mechanical engineer: sa.ne studio | architects – engineers [Costas Petrides]
Electrical engineer: Onourfios Monoyios
Photography: sa.ne studio | architects – engineers [Giorgos Nearchou]
Building area: 275m
