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.
Surrounded by rocky outcrops, lush treelines, and broad views of Georgian Bay, Green Cabin rests on Robert’s Island—accessible only by boat. Consequently, the approach to the site begins at the dock, ascending over rugged terrain toward an existing cottage that stands slightly elevated.
Nestled in a dense neighborhood of Riga, MW Family House by Space In spans 240 m² (about 2,600 ft²), turning a small and oddly shaped 600 m² (approximately 7,000 ft²) plot into a deliberate, cozy realm. It shelters a couple, three children, and their dog—along with countless passions—all under one roof.
Nature-Focused Residence by Ming Architects sits on a deep plot, with the building footprint deliberately set back to create an expansive ground floor. This layout allows for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining, especially when family and friends gather. As soon as you arrive, you walk through a covered barbecue terrace into a striking double-height living area.
Located at 436 Indiana Street in the historic Pinkney neighborhood of Lawrence, Kansas, Indiana Street Passive House offers a prime example of modern, high-performance construction. Designed and built entirely by Studio 804’s graduate students at the University of Kansas, this residence embraces a hands-on approach to architecture.
Hudson Highlands House sits on the banks of the Hudson River, offering spectacular panoramic views. Jeff Jordan Architects worked closely with the homeowner—who has a background in architecture and design—to shape a vision that balances simplicity with dynamic spatial experiences.
Located on a spacious corner lot in Austin’s Zilker neighborhood, Garner Estate began with two key elements: a majestic live oak tree and a 1940 stone cottage. Rick and Cindy Black Architects drew on Texas vernacular influences to shape the new main house. Gabled roofs, arches, and inviting porches create a friendly, classic look that fits easily into the existing streetscape.
Red Rock House is a sculpture in dialogue with its surroundings—a tacit acknowledgment that the desert grants no free passes. Here, architecture and environment fuse into a kind of equilibrium: the mass of concrete and steel, the careful harnessing of wind and sun, the silent acknowledgment of a harsh yet magnificent landscape.
From a distance, Full House by WARchitect appears to be a single, serene white structure. Yet behind its sculpted gable façade lie two distinct residences bound by family ties rather than physical barriers. Inside these walls, an extended clan—grandparents, siblings, spouses, and children—coexists under one gracefully unified roof.
