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.
Permanent Weekender is the fulfillment of a dream—to live among the trees with stunning views of the water. Designed thoughtfully, the home offers a unique blend of comfort, privacy, and a deep connection to nature.
Jimmy’s House by MJA Studio flips the script on conventional infill housing. Situated on a battleaxe block, this 140 m² home transforms expectations: the laneway becomes the front door, the street its backyard, and gardens exceed the site’s footprint. Moreover, it complies fully with R‑codes while generous to neighbors and open to the adjacent park.
Mary Street House by Studio Roam responds to today’s family needs while anticipating tomorrow’s change. Designed for two architects and their children, this slender 4 × 2 home embeds a lifelong masterplan: it will become two mirrored terraces on a single site. Here, thoughtful form, material innovation, and future‑proof planning come together in a warm, adaptable residence.
24′ x 24′ Studio by Wheeler Kearns Architects transforms a simple accessory building into the heart of a Michigan retreat. Initially conceived to replace an old horse stable barn without foundations, this compact studio now anchors the property—connecting the main house, pool, and gardens with a fresh architectural gesture.
Malapai Tower House rises like a beacon in the heart of the world’s largest contiguous Ponderosa pine forest. Accessible only by a winding dirt road, this three‑story rusted‑steel residence perches atop a gentle volcanic clearing more than a mile above sea level.
Valladolid House by ÁBATON sits gracefully on a sloped site in Spain, where every decision responds to terrain and views. Facing south‑southwest, the design preserves existing oaks and frames the grove beyond, while shielding interiors from neighboring sightlines. Here, simplicity of form and richness of natural light combine to create a home both intimate and expansive.
Discovery Bay House by Dekleva Gregorič Architects sits lightly in the Pacific Northwest, where Douglas fir beams form a clear, orthogonal grid. From the moment you step inside, the warm wood structure greets you. Sunlight filters through diagonal windows, carving shifting patterns on birch plywood walls.
Chalet Tissaraouata sits quietly in a maple forest, high on a mountain slope, and offers a refined answer to one pressing question: How lightly can a home touch the land yet still host family for generations?
