As you walk through the trees, past the lush vegetation and into an open clearing you come across a wonderful sight that is the work of Australian company Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects. This amazing and very natural looking building is located on a beautiful site in Blenheim, New Zealand and has breathtaking views of the hills […]
The purpose of this building was to create an affordable living space for the densely populated area of Seattle in the United States whilst maintaining a high level of stability in its construction. Its compact appearance, wooden and corrugated metal facades and large square windows make this house a wonderful mixture of industrial and modern […]
Its materials are recycled and repurposed, but its vision is anything but rehashed. Architect PAD studio was tapped to build an eco-friendly home that could easily fulfill it’s owners basic needs. The result is a manmade pond pool fusion, dramatic front steps and a house that is rustic and contemporary simultaneously. Vivid whites and browns appear inside. […]
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 […]
