T his modern house is a beautiful example of a summer residence for anyone wanting a weekend getaway surrounded by glorious woodland. The house is of simple geometric construction, built with wood and glass materials, and has a strong projecting roof to protect from direct sunlight. The wooden deck surrounds the house and gives a modern look and feel. Located near Vienna, Austria and designed by Architects Moosman, this wonderful little abode has a glorious open plan space at the front of the building, and has separate rooms and a bathroom tucked away into the back of the house, giving it some privacy against the openness of the living area. This is a great example of a summer house that is practical, modern and best of all beautiful! Photos by Manfred Seidl.

Expanding family wanted to increase the size of their existing house by creating a modern yet spacious extension. Located in San Marcos, Texas, USA, this extension is bold, full of character and very modern, making a vibrant statement about contemporary design. Created by A GRUPPO Architects, the house has three bedrooms, a home office and a laundry room which look out onto the gardens. Even know the space is relatively small, in comparison to the original building at about 90 meters squared, the large windows help to give it depth and spaciousness, while the open plan living area further adds to its appeal. Photos by Craig Kuhner Architectural Photography.

This rather splendid loft space has been completely renovated by American company McIntosh Poris Associates. They have taken a fairly well sized space and turned it into a masterpiece with modern detailing and sophisticated colour palettes. They have skilfully blended together wood and natural brick to create a really interesting effect and finished it off with deeply contrasting colours. The apartment feels open and spacious and has slight Art Deco elements thanks to the spiral staircase and vertical lines that are prominent throughout the whole property. The furniture used is simple, yet effective and helps to finish of the design beautifully, while the textiles give it a sumptuous feel. Photos courtesy Kevin Bauman Photography.

Oblong and peculiar, this home made from wood and stone displays some of the most unusual shapes and angles ever seen. Vaulted ceilings, columns and glass railings dot the interior, which is dressed in chic neutral colors. The stairs are made of glass, which are held in place with metal bolts and beams. Accents in white gives the stairs a crisp, clean feel. Rich walnut colored wood appears on the doors. In the living room, a small refrigerator is lined up with a flat screen television set mounted to the wall. On the right side of the TV, a small cutout in the wall acts as a doggy door. Imaginative and refreshing, the inside of the home get only small doses of natural light, but the home remains open. Designed by Potiropoulos D+L Architects.

Калифорнийская архитектурная компания Schmidt Architecture недавно завершила этот роскошный современный дом расположенный на берегу океана в северном Ванкувере, Канада. Начиная от ландшафтного дизайна и заканчивая интерьером, все в этом проекте выполнено безукоризненно. Высокий потолок вместе с большим окном во всю стену в гостиной, создают красивый вид на океан и окружающий морской пейзаж. Роскошная мебель, дорогие отделочные материалы и, конечно же, большой крытый бассейн создают атмосферу роскоши в этом доме.

This house located in Bilthoven in the Netherlands is a sleek and modern construction situated amongst lush vegetation and beautiful gardens. The project was recently completed by Clijsters Architectuur Studio and is a wonderful example of elegance, luxury, and modernism. This A-Symmetric house has white facade walls, with large floor to ceiling windows on the ground floor of the house. It also has a balcony at the rear of the house that overlooks the garden with a glass panel to help create space and a seamless connection between the house and its surroundings. The interior is light and airy, with very simple organically shaped furnishings and flowing curtains. One of the best parts of the house is the unique feature wall located in the shower, beautiful flowers created with mosaic style tiles. Photos by Jean-Martin Clijsters.

So, we end up in England again looking at the wonderfully quirky construction of this London based office. Architects from DOS Architects designed this top floor office in an industrial building situated in a very fashionable district of London – Old Street. The intention was to keep the industrial character of the existing building, while adding a layer of modernism, and contemporary styling. One of the fantastic features of this designed in the large seating area that has amazing views of the city, and wonderfully restored ceiling beams that add height to the room. This section is also closed off by a very large and open bookcase, helping to create privacy without losing space. A wonderful design for a wonderful London based company!

With a stunning, modern, shape, this three-storey house has a simple design with a rather special grey/green exterior complete with white framed windows and a two balcony spaces. The house was developed by the American company Neiman Taber Architects and is located on a slope in Seattle, Washington, USA looking out onto the surrounding city. The sloped roof is typical of contemporary homes and helps keep the house looking interesting against the straight cut edges of the walls. Inside, the interior is incredibly spacious with double height, large windows that let in an abundance of natural light, and help to keep then rooms open and airy. The design of the interior is very simple, with lightly coloured walls and stunning wooden flooring all finished off with plush fabrics and modern furniture.

This California compound is the result of a team effort between Cipriani Studios Design and Toby Long Design. In the backyard, a wooden veranda is held up by two rectangular stone columns. Between the columns lies an outdoor grill with male countertops situated on either side. A few steps down the wooden staircase leads to grass, trees and tranquility. A wrap-around balcony with metal railings juts out of the top floor. High ceilings and hardwood floors help to continue the organic qualities seen outdoors. A large plant in the living room extends up towards the top floor. Warm, cream colored paint has been used on the walls, coordinating well with the wood grain window sills. Open, airy and warm; this tranquil California house shows all the hard work that these two design firms put into it.

Nestled in stunning grounds, complete with beautiful tall trees, shrubbery and verdant green grass, this traditionally styled house looks elegant and sophisticated. The house is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA and has very prominent Enlglish design features. The exterior of the house has been made predominately of red brick, which gives it a very elegant and classic look. The windows mimic the old lead style windows from 18th century, giving it a slight Victorian appearance. The back garden is a truly wonderful sight, with gorgeous bright flowers in every corner and a stunning view of the lake in the distance; perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining on those hot summer days. Landscape design by Windsor Companies.