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.
Casa Loredo is the second project in the ongoing series New Vernacular Architecture of the Cantabrian Coast (NAVC), which aims to explore how regional building traditions can evolve to meet modern-day needs. Located in the coastal town of Loredo, this residence is a bold response to local heritage, strict planning regulations, and the ever-present natural forces of the Cantabrian Sea.
Located on a serene, wooded 1.1-acre site near Peconic Bay in Long Island, the Sheridan Green Residence by Christopher Jeffrey Architects represents a thoughtful reimagining of how we build. This 1,966-square-foot home is not only self-sustaining but also carefully integrated into the sloped terrain, proving that even with a modest footprint and limited budget, sustainable living can be both inspiring and achievable.
Located 3,100 feet above sea level in the Appalachian foothills of Asheville, North Carolina, Knoll House is a modern home that blends bold architecture with deep respect for the surrounding landscape. The home was commissioned by a couple who moved from Florida in search of cooler weather, small-town charm, and panoramic mountain views.
Set within the wooded landscape of Chacras de Coria, Arrow House by Mora Hughes Arquitectos redefines the idea of a home as a living, breathing retreat. With its fragmented gabled volumes and refined material palette, the house fosters a seamless dialogue between architecture and nature.
Perched gently atop a ridge in country Victoria, Marraweeney House offers a refined and peaceful response to its vast rural surroundings. Designed as a weekend retreat, the home embraces a philosophy of restraint and calm. Rather than imposing itself on the land, it settles into the site with grace—allowing the sweeping landscape to remain the main character.
In a rare and dynamic shift, the Re-Folded House by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses emerged from a mid-construction re-conceptualization. When the original homeowners stepped aside and their daughter took over management of the project, she brought not only a fresh perspective but a bold challenge: to question the conventional structure and spatial logic of a house.
Set on a gently elevated plot near the city of Fátima, Lameira House by architect João Pedro Pedrosa offers a carefully calibrated response to its rural surroundings. More than just a residence, the project exemplifies a refined balance between privacy, light, and landscape—an approach rooted in material honesty and contextual sensitivity.
Little Birch House embodies the art of intentional living, offering a thoughtful response to urban compactness through refined detail, atmospheric calm, and architectural clarity. Designed as a private retreat for a young family, this home transforms daily routines into a resort-like experience—bringing serenity to the everyday without compromising functionality.
Perched at the summit of a scenic hill in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Gruyere Farmhouse—affectionately known as Hilltop Hood—is a refined architectural response to a breathtaking yet challenging site. Designed by Rachcoff Vella Architecture, this secluded retreat, located just an hour from Melbourne, exemplifies what’s possible when vision, resilience, and deep respect for nature come together.
