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.
Nestled behind a textured brick façade on a leafy suburban street, Willoughby House by Hobbs Jamieson Architecture reimagines the typical two-storey home as an expansive, single-level retreat. By combining privacy from the street with generous indoor–outdoor connections, the design balances security, light, and spacious living in equal measure.
Designed by MUUK Architecture, the Mountainside Residence perches gracefully on a sloping lot in Bromont’s mountainous region. Moreover, this private home embraces a restrained modernist approach, blending durability and warmth while fostering an intimate connection with the forested site.
Blatto Boat redefines tiny-home living by transforming an existing hull into a fully integrated Floating On Water Residence (FOWR). Measuring a slender 12’×40’, this houseboat packs every feature of a conventional home into a compact, nautically engineered space.
Nestled on a stunning Northland shoreline, Encampment by Strachan Group Architects transforms a rugged coastal site into a harmonious ensemble of dwellings and cabins. By thoughtfully blending existing structures with new landscaping, this project delivers comfort, sustainability, and breathtaking views—whether you’re inside the re-purposed barn or stepping out to the water’s edge.
Nestled on a narrow peninsula, the Morris Cove guest house by Bates Masi + Architects transforms a family’s love for their waterfront site into a sustainable, experiential retreat. Not only does this design celebrate spectacular views, but it also addresses erosion, flood risk, and water quality in thoughtful, tangible ways.
Bunratty House sits gracefully on five acres of rolling hillside in The Gap, just a stone’s throw from Brisbane’s CBD. Texturally rich and oriented to capture sweeping views of the city skyline, this long-term family retreat balances contemporary elegance with laid-back outdoor living.
Pocket Laneway House rises up and over a carport, clad in shiny corrugated galvalume and propped partly by a V-configured steel column on helical piers. By minimizing ground contact, the design preserves the root health of a mature maple tree on this constrained Toronto site, giving the structure a treehouse-like presence.
Pavilion House was commissioned by a single client seeking an age-in-place home in Asheville, NC. Situated on a triangular parcel—half meadow, half forest—the site was once part of a larger farm characterized by open pastures, scattered mature oaks, and dense woodlands.
Nestled on the banks of a river within the A Rocha Brooksdale Environmental Centre, Meristem Chapel embodies regeneration and silent retreat. Designed by MOTIV Architects, this small memorial chapel uses an abandoned cistern as its foundation, ensuring the structure sits lightly on the land.
