Ginowan House, Japan / Matsuyama Architect and Associates
A house for a family of 5 was requested on the sloping land. The initial proposal was to build a multi-storey building to regain the vista toward the ocean.
Contemporary Houses
Discover contemporary houses that epitomize modern design, innovative architecture, and sustainable living. This category showcases a wide range of stylish homes with cutting-edge features and aesthetic appeal, perfect for architects, designers, and homeowners looking for the latest trends in contemporary residential design.
Columbia River Valley Lookout / Twobytwo Architecture Studio
Project: Columbia River Valley Lookout Architects: Twobytwo Architecture Studio Lead Architects: Jennifer Bassett + David Tyl General Contractor: Zimmerman Construction Location: Golden, Canada Area: 2450 ft² Year: 2023 Photo credits: Hayden Pattullo Nestled away in the Kootenay mountain range, a compact ski cabin named Columbia River Valley Lookout brings family members together and connects them
Chalet A Renovation by Matière Première Architecture
Charmed by the ever-so-popular typology of the A-frame cottage, the new owners of this 1950’s property aspired to renovate and revitalize the cottage into a 21st century home.
Ocean Cliffside Residence, Maine / Elliott Architects
The Ocean Cliffside Residence was a challenging and rewarding build that ultimately resulted in checking all the boxes for the owner, design team and ourselves.
Bowling Laneway House, Calgary / Studio North
Situated behind a 1920’s heritage house, the Bowling Lane House preserves the character of the property while extending its livable space and adaptability.
Carpenter’s Square House by Architects EAT
Carpenter’s Square House is an exercise in Prospect and Refuge: finding opportunities in a harsh context. The plan of the L-shaped addition ‘hugs’ the existing house, like a traditional carpenter’s square.
House Zero – 3D-printed Home Pushes Boundaries of Resilient and Sustainable Architecture and Design
House Zero is ground zero for the emergence of entirely new design languages and architectural vernaculars that will use robotic construction to deliver the things we need most from our housing: comfort, beauty, dignity, sustainability, attainability, and hope.
Doe Road House, Sonoma / MARJANG Architecture
With a planned orchard and a quiet landscape setting the Doe Road house was designed with expansive deck areas and extended roof eaves to provide shading for the indoor/outdoor design.