Settled on the ridge of a hillside in the village of Vitznau, Switzerland, this unusual concrete structure has a interesting secret. The owners of the house approached Lischer Partner Architekten with the idea of living in a wooden house, but due the the foggy surroundings, they needed something a little bit more robust. The architects came up […]
This unusually shaped house looks very modern and sleek thanks to its wooden façades and jet black, corrugated panels. Overlooking the picturesque site of the river Holston, the house has a wonderful ‘L’ shaped construction to increase the number of windows that can see the splendid views surrounding the house. The exterior walls have been […]
This modern house has been recently developed by Cornerstone Architects and has a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Austin, Texas, USA. The modern exterior of the house was decorated with decorative stone which adds a classic touch to the overall project. The structure of the building is both modern and unique with lots of different […]
At the top of a steep road, this seemingly small house is larger than it appears. With the majority of the house tucked behind the surrounding vegetation, the house appears small, when in actual fact it is actually fairly large in size. The house was re-constructed from an 1930′s house in the heart of San […]
Sat within a snowy scene in an old village in the Sugar Bowl, this gorgeous, chalet-style home is warm, modern and inviting. This house was created by American company John Maniscalco Architecture and has two-levels, one of which overlooks the stunning scenery from its fully opened balcony. The exterior has been created with wooden slatting that helps give […]
This modern single-storey bungalow was completed in 2006 by the Australian company Mihaly Slocombe, in Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia. The front of the house is a large wall of glass panels, which gives the owners a fantastic view of the stunning countryside and also allows a tremendous amount of light into the property. The rear of […]
Nestled in the corner of a rustic plot, this one-storey house has charm, elegance and modernism all bundled into the same space. It is located in the hillside of Berkeley, California, USA and has stunning views of the surrounding landscape and countryside. The architects and designers at Koch Architects have tried to minimise the barrier between indoor […]
Located on a high hill, with absolutely stunning views of the surrounding landscape, this one-storey house has everything. The designers and architects at California-based company Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects, wanted to build a house on this spot to give the owners a perfect view from nearly every angle. From the rear of the house you can look […]
This charming house was originally built in 1910 for a seasonal residence and has since been renovated and revamped to create the traditionally styled home it is today. The house has five bedrooms and is located on the West end of the lake Fairlie in Vermont, USA. The contractors at GR Porter & Sons renovated […]
It’s difficult to believe that this penthouse was built in the 1920’s with its ultra modern interior and immaculate attention to detail, it looks very much the styling of the 21st century. London architect John Pawson has taken this 90 year old penthouse and transformed it into a minimalists dream. This construction boasts large brushed […]
