This striking, transparent two-storey house glistens in the sunlight thanks to its large windows and simple structure and is the epitome of sophisticated and elegant modernism. The exterior has been made with black and grey panelling and has inset lighting in the roof to brighten up the house when the sun begins to set. In the courtyard, there is a cozy terrance, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery and landscapes. The interior of the house is open and airy thanks to its many large windows, and is flooded with natural sunlight all throughout the day. Within each room, you will find contemporary furniture and furnishings and the main living area even has a rather impressive fireplace made with gorgeous black polished stone. Project completed by Christopher Simmonds Architects.
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.
This rather quaint and compact house was recently remodelled by Jeff King & Company, for a family of four to relax and grow. The home owners wanted more bedrooms and more space on the ground floor for social events and family get-togethers. The ground floor consists of a kitchen with a breakfast table, a living room that overlooks the courtyard and a spacious dining room. On the second floor of the house, there are the bedrooms and bathrooms and also a cute balcony that overlooks the courtyard. The interior has been designed with modern and traditional styling and is simple and fresh in look and feel.
Taking inspiration form the local fishermen’s shacks and wharf facilities that are placed around the coast of Maine, USA, this eclectic old house, with large windows and a suspended extension, is modern and tranquil. The project was planned and designed by Elliot + Elliot Architecture and inspires a creative mind with its beautiful landscaping, home construction and modern interior. With a tall pointed roof and small stoned walls, the house is rather cute in appearance and looks charming delicately suspended over the water. The interior is very inviting and warm and mixes wooden panelling with modern furniture and warm and soft colourings. Photos courtesy Tome Crane Photography.
This home’s stone façade, wood framed windows and beautifully landscaped yard has a warm and inviting presence. On the third story there is a balcony that has been built to resemble a observatory. Naturally elegant, Giulietti Schouten Architects developed this fresh, unique and modern house in Portland, Oregon. Blue and white blown glass light fixtures hang from the ceiling in the kitchen. The cabinets and island are completely made of wood, and the sink is a combination of porcelain and stainless steel. Exposed wood ceiling beams and recessed lighting adorns the cozy living room. A wood burning fireplace, leather recliner and two piece sectional couch add to the home’s imaginative design. Delightful, spacious and contemporary, this house offers much more than what meets the eye.
Coming with a pool house, outdoor lounge areas and a pool that overflows into a waterfall, this huge house in Texas is difficult to overlook. The landscaping is structured, yet refreshingly inventive, as demonstrated by the pebble lined waterfall in the front yard. Designed by Cornerstone Architects, earth toned stones have been shaped and set into place to build up the home’s entire façade. Open windows reveal enchanting living room arrangements, that features a glass, layered coffee table, electric fireplace and natural stone walls. The gourmet kitchen has a large stainless steel refrigerator and a center island topped with marble. The wood cabinets compliment the rich marble perfect, with simple black and white chairs sitting beneath the custom built matching kitchen table.
Grounded in a patch of land underneath an enormous hillside scattered with tall green trees, this one story modern house allows the owners and their friends and family relax in a truly open and natural environment. The house was designed by CAST architecture and primarily serves as meeting place which accommodates two couples and their children. The exterior of the house has been made from sheets of wooden panelling, a metal framework and a sheer abundance of window panes. The house is secluded in the middle of a mountain, which gives the owners and guests privacy and intimacy amongst the natural world. The inside is modern and simplistic with a few rustic tweaks here and there. This is an excellent example of modern family living amongst nature.
Nestled amongst tall green trees and surrounding hillsides, this large modern residence has been recently developed by the American company b+g design and is located in a forest on the the side of a hill. The exterior of the house has been built using black and grey concrete, for a modern and sophisticated look, and has had a large amount of windows installed into the walls to allow sunlight to penetrate the rooms. There is a large terrace to the front of the house with a fireplace for the colder evenings, from which a magnificent view of the beautiful mountains can be seen.The dining room is located within in the kitchen and creates a wonderful social space for friends and family. The home office also has beautiful views of the mountains and surrounding countryside and has been designed in a very simple, yet functional way.The glass walls of the bedroom and the large fireplace adds to the romance, tranquility and comfort in such a confidential space.
Built on a lot big enough to hold several modest homes, this Salt Lake City, Utah, contemporary house combines vinyl siding and stone details. An aluminum awning hangs over the front door, where other metallic details have been included. Created by Jaffa Group Design Build, the home includes unusual angles, grid shaped windows and metal support beams. A huge kitchen island with a light gray marble counter top encompasses a large amount of space. Stainless steel appliances are paired perfectly with black colored cabinets. The metal staircase accentuates the metal beams that run across the ceiling, giving the house a sort of renovated warehouse vibe. Off-white custom made chairs that mimic the angles seen in the exterior of the home are placed in the living room, surrounding a black coffee table.
This geometric house with alternate facing volumes looks modern in structure and rustic in design. The unusual colours of the exterior walls are reminiscent of traditional Mexican style with the vivid reds and desert yellow hues. It has recently been developed by House + House Architects and is located in San Francisco, California, USA. As well as large living spaces inside the house, the outdoor area has a lovely terrace that surrounds the house on all sides and gives the residents plenty of room to entertain. The house offers magnificent views of the mountains which can be seen from many of the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, there is a mixture of bright and vibrant colours which gives the whole house a unique and interesting character.
