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.
Aire Libre residence is a single-family house designed by Coronado-based Christian Rice Architects. The architect’s description: The inspiration for the Aire Libre residence stemmed from the homeowner’s love of outdoor living, which is perfectly matched with our mild, southern California climate. The entry courtyard immediately surrounds the occupant with a lush garden, and the interplay of […]
Highlever Road is a Victorian semi-detached house in West London that was completely renovated and expanded by London-based Haptic Architects. The architect’s description: The intention was to form a connection between the old and the new, to juxtapose the Victorian craftsmanship and love for intricate detail with modern construction techniques and to create generosity of space and light.
offSET Shed House is a small family house designed by Irving Smith Architects. The house is located in the coastal community north of Gisborne, New Zealand. The architect’s description: From a context of accrued bach-esk dwellings in a south facing coastal surf community, a strategy of sequencing building sets (aka surf) was generated to scale new
Project: Sawmill House Architects: Archier Location: Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia Photographer: Ben Hosking Sawmill House is a Victorian Architecture Awards winning project 2015, New House under 200m2 category, commendation Sustainable Architecture. The house was designed by the Archier Studio and is located in Yackandandah, Victoria, Australia. The architect’s description: Befitting a regionally based sculptor, Sawmill House is a hand
The brief was to replace an existing garage with a pair of semi-detached contemporary timber & zinc clad houses in Winchester, Hampshire which would accommodate 2 bedrooms, bathroom and living accommodation. The proposal provides parking whilst making use of the south facing aspect for amenity spaces.
On top of an existing 1950s holiday home, hidden in the forest, a sculptural, compact and sustainable rooftop extension climbs out of the original structure and seeks it’s way towards the great vista over the open grassland enclosed by the forest. The extension is situated within the leaves and feels like a secluded tree house.
Coronado Bungalow is a project jointly conducted by Joel Contreras (ContraMark) and Jonah Busick (Foundry 12) in Phoenix, Arizona. Built in 1927, the bungalow has received some additions and the interiors have been redesigned. [Photography by Jason Roehner]
Elizabeth II House is a single-family residence completed by Bates Masi + Architects in 2015. The residence is located in Amagansett, NY and occupies an area of 3,200 Sq.ft.
