Smoky Quartz House by KUBE Architecture
The goal for this existing suburban home was to “break open the box” to allow views of the surrounding wooded landscape. Interconnected spaces were created where previously there were walls dividing them.
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.
Reconstruction of a Family House Originally Built in 70’s in Porto, Portugal
The Bonfim house is a reconstruction of a pre existing home in Porto, north of Portugal, dated from the late 70s. It is intended for a young family living in the city. This family wanted a functional…
A 1960s Brick Barn Turned into a Beautiful Live and Work Space for an Artist
A brick barn from the 1960s turned into a workplace for the artist, an experimental and creative environment where light and the surrounding hills shapes the architecture.
Impressive Extension to a Three Bedroom Private Residence in Melbourne
Middle Park is home to some of the best preserved and aged architecture in the city of Melbourne, and this impressive extension to a three bedroom private residence builds upon this reputation.
One Level Concrete House Providing Spaces for Leisure and Socializing
This one level concrete house is located in a quiet area of Brasilia’s outskirts. The aim was to construct a 280m² house to be mostly used during weekends, providing spaces for leisure and socializing. The major challenge…
Contemporary Industrial House Features an Expressive Interior of Raw Steel
This new industrial house and studio for an uber-hobbyist sits quietly within a well established single-family neighborhood. At the center of the house is a large two-story central workspace, bathed in natural light by ample windows and…
Brutalist-Inspired Concrete House in Sao Paulo by UNA Arquitetos
A Brutalist-inspired house designed for a particular family, even when one always creates a project suitable to anyone. Tending to be more feminine than masculine, the house embraces a 50-year-old fruit tree (a Jabuticabeira) at the center…
Black Box House in Montreal by Natalie Dionne Architecture
Black Box House is the latest in a series of tiny additions impacting existing architecture in a big way. Conceived as a jewelry box, large openings blur the interior/exterior boundary, revealing its treasure of fine cabinetmaking work…
San Benito House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos
A house to be inhabited only by the marriage, a social sector of large dimensions, a main bedroom with bathroom and large dressing room, and two guest bedrooms with a bathroom to accommodate children and grandchildren on…