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.
Perched on ten acres in the hills overlooking Napa Valley, this rural homestead was designed for a family of three seeking a more peaceful life away from the city. After a wildfire destroyed Aidlin Darling Design’s original, mid-construction design, the family was determined to rebuild the modern, resilient home that embraced the agrarian vernacular of the father’s European roots.
In the heart of Rainier Valley, Corvidae Co-op Housing stands as a beacon of hope for many aspiring homeowners. This demonstration project is dedicated to providing affordable homeownership opportunities to populations that have long struggled to purchase homes in their own community.
Designed for an extended family of three generations, this one-storey cottage is situated on a peninsula with a panoramic view over Lake Catchacoma. Defined by its three volumes, the cottage coexists within an opening of a mature forest where a previous structure once stood.
The Golf Architecture Project owes its name to the serene views of a golf course it boasts. This feature, alongside the preexistence of trees on the site before construction, served as a starting point for the project, as well as a clear objective: to respect the vegetation in the layout of the house and use its potential to frame the positioning of the new residence
A flawless expression of a no-expense-spared creation sporting an innovative single-level C-shape design that embraces a central indoor-outdoor entertainment precinct accessible from three wings, Villa Gawi unfolds in spectacular fashion across 812sqm (approx.) of refined luxury on a 7,000sqm (approx.) lifestyle block.
Before visitors step inside SCH House, they encounter a design approach shaped by the unique conditions of its surroundings. The architects at Ollech + Tol confronted challenging terrain, municipal requirements for stone facades, and the homeowner’s aspirations for a modern yet rooted residence.
Positioned within the calm landscape of Prazeres, Casa Prazeres by Atelier Ornelas took shape through close collaboration between the architect and the client. The client sought a vacation home that would stand apart from typical local constructions, thus presenting a creative challenge.
Retama House by A Parallel Architecture – a name that doesn’t merely mark a location. It gives voice to a quiet, enduring conversation between human skill and the steady wisdom of nature. On a slender urban plot, a majestic live oak with a split trunk had stood guard for decades, discouraging developers from seizing its prime positioning and downtown views.
