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.
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?
Galien River Retreat perches on a wooded bluff in southwest Michigan, immediately greeting visitors with sweeping river views and the quiet rustle of mature oaks. Although the site sits only two hours from Chicago, the house feels worlds away, offering a restorative pause from city life.
Sabater House sits among tall trees near the sea. Fran Silvestre Arquitectos designed a long, slim form that bends around each trunk. As the walls slide and turn, they build a chain of open courtyards. Therefore, every room meets fresh air and green views. The plan reads like garden paths, not a single block.
Piedade House, also known as the “House in Piedade,” is a compact yet highly efficient home designed by Nitsche Arquitetos. Located in the serene countryside of São Paulo, this approximately 140m² residence stands out for its programmatic simplicity, rapid construction, and cost-effective design.
Fallen Tower House reimagines the iconic vertical stone towers of the Mani region in Greece by positioning them horizontally as the centerpiece of a modern home. In doing so, Kipseli Architects honor the region’s rich history while creating spaces that foster community, connection, and reflection.
The Conundrum Creek Residence stands as a thoughtfully designed home that effortlessly harmonizes with its natural surroundings. From the moment you approach, you notice how the design adapts to the site’s unique features.
