Black accents in the form of window frames and shingles is the only other color to be found on this neutral gray home. Angles jut in and out, creating walls that project outward and recesses within the structure. A flight of concrete steps leads to a concrete base, which holds house itself. During the day, […]
Tall and unimposing, this contemporary house in Zurich stands out. This is mainly because of the full, rich green foliage that surrounds the property on all sides. Created by Rossetti + Wyss Architeken, the theme of simplicity and subtleness is also strongly present inside. The color of the living room has been used in an ingenious […]
This Mexican luxury house is completely fixated on light. Lights so strong they could belong to a theater and softer beams from the sun gives each room its unique flair. The furniture, halls and rooms all appear to be oversized, causing viewers to feel dwarfed. Immense in nature, the glass accent pieces and lighting makes […]
Made up of three large wings, a prominent structure in the center of the home is comprised of glass, concrete and metal beams. Although the glass is not tinted, views of the interior are shrouded in shadows, due to the unique architecture outside. Completed in 2012, Rachcoff Vella Architecture, this home takes on varied modern elements […]
Built upon the relics of an old Italian home is the Casa Bramasole. Set in a valley of rolling plaints, perfectly manicured trees stand tall. Just beyond them sits this awe inspiring villa. It was constructed in the tradition of Italian country villas, complete with authentic simulated antique embellishments. White paint has been sponged over mildly […]
The accent color of choice in this home designed by Skylab Architecture. The black door, painted black, opens to a dominating black support column and eat-in kitchen. The center kitchen island is made of gray granite, and holds the cooking range and sink. The cabinets are flat black and so indistinguishable from one another that where […]
A long, flat rectangular connects two living structures that are adjoined by an interior open air space. A black wood burning stove, couches, a bar, and finally, an area for dining sits out in the open, with no walls to act as the boundaries. The designs for this Sao Paulo, Brazil, house were drawn up […]
Complete with a moat themed waterfall, stairs designed to resemble a drawbridge, and an exterior made up of slat gray blocks, this home in Madrid fully represents the contemporary castle. Although royalty does not reside inside this house in Madrid, Italy, the designs set forth by architectural firm A-cero playfully deconstruct the castle as we […]
The front of this house in Australia reveals little. Only two windows and a large gate mounted on the wall are visible beyond the fence. All of the exterior is drenched in a cool, dark tone of gray. A superbly laid out backyard oasis stretches across the rear and sides of the property. A still […]
With a design that is unmistakably simple and pure, light enters this New Zealand home by way of slits that appear between wooden panels. From far away, you an make out the shapes and colors inside of the home, despite the fact that there are no windows. A huge sliding glass door acts as both […]
