Night Song Bridge House / HEDS Architects
Nestled on a steep, wooded site, Night Song Bridge House bridges a ravine in a remote valley. Its design reflects the red clay of the land and the hush of nocturnal life. Moreover, this retreat lifts its…
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.
Henry Island Guesthouse: A Secluded Retreat Embracing Nature
Perched on a forested hillside above a shallow bay in the San Juan Islands, the Henry Island Guesthouse offers a compact, thoughtfully designed escape. By responding to the site’s rugged terrain, reusing materials from the main residence,…
The Periphery House: A Desert Refuge Framing Light and Silence
Perched at 6,300 feet in Utah’s high desert, The Periphery House offers a quiet retreat just outside the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. Built by Locus Studio over four years, this two-bedroom home balances rugged exposure with thoughtful…
Casa Velia: A Compact Home with Expansive Living
Casa Velia maximizes a tight footprint of just 60 sqm by embracing simple geometry and thoughtful design. Consequently, the home feels spacious despite its limited size. Moreover, each area benefits from high ceilings and strategic material choices…
Tunich House / Ápiron Arquitectura
Perched on a beachfront estate in Telchac Puerto, Tunich House leverages its corner-lot positioning—twenty linear meters facing the Gulf of Mexico and a twenty-four-meter side street frontage—to craft a home that balances seclusion with expansive sea vistas.
Louzada House / Galeria 733
Perched on Brazil’s southern coastline in Tramandaí’s Maritime Condominium, Louzada House achieves the perfect balance between privacy and panoramic views. Surrounded by native vegetation to the north and west and overlooking an expansive lagoon to the south,…
Deer Harbor Retreat / Prentiss + Balance + Wickline Architects
Nestled on the windswept western shore of Orcas Island, the Deer Harbor Retreat reimagines an aging compound of home, guest quarters, studio, and garage into a luminous island retreat. By carving a bold central incision through the…
Choique House / Estudio Galera Arquitectura
Nestled against the rolling greens of Cariló’s golf course, Choique House exemplifies smart design within tight constraints. By embracing the steep site, restrictive codes, and a clear program brief, the architects crafted a three-story home that maximizes…
House of Landes / Maud Caubet Architectes
Living at the House of Landes means embracing a refined balance between contemporary design and the wild beauty of France’s Landes forest. Architect Maud Caubet has crafted a dwelling that not only respects its environment but also…