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 […]
Created with four simple geometric shapes, this house is a fantastic example of good modern design. The house is located on the highest point of a hill, two hours away from New York City, USA. The four equal-sized boxes were built as simple designs and dressed in corrugated galvanized steel to help keep the modernistic […]
This very spacious and homely interior is located in an apartment block just off the Hudson River in New York, USA. It was designed and constructed by Willey Design and is a mixture of both modern and retro styled décor. The main living area combines modern and retro furniture to create a very unusual and eclectic look […]
As you walk up to this magnificent home, the geometry and colour of the building stands tall and proud with masculine off-white and black facades. Luca Rutelli, of the Italian company, Atelier 35, designed this modern single-family home in 2012 and it is located in Parma, Italy. The exterior of the house is striking, with deep […]
Hidden inside of a vast forest of trees on the side of a cliff, there is a tall, white and stone structure. Comprised of two floors, there are floor to ceiling windows on the bottom, with a thinner row on the top. The dining room sit in the far corner of the room, and is […]
Glass and Wood Home in Arizona Stone tiles form an outdoor patio area, where a dining area and pool have also been included. This beautiful home in Arizona was built by Kendle Design Collaborative on top of a desert landscape in Paradise Valley. Cacti, hearty plants and peaceful backyard pool help to form a great space for […]
Not only is this house a delight in both design and appearance, it also has one of the most stunning views of the surrounding city and mountains. There is also a lake very near to the house which can be seen from the windows at the rear of the house. This building was developed by Norelco […]
With strong geometrical lines and a masculine appearance, this ultra-modern home has been created by Abramson Teiger Architects. The structure of this house has been designed around the amazing view of canyon and mountains beyond, so the roof and walls are strategically positioned to make most of this view. The main volume of the house has […]
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 […]
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 […]
