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 […]
Large windows are cut out of the front and back of the home, lined up like blocks on all three floors. Created by Turner Studio for a client in Australia, the beautifully landscaped backyard consists of an in ground pool, luxurious outdoor lounge area with plush couches a stone accent walls. Amber colored outdoor wall torches bath […]
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 […]
White is an all encompassing color, and can be used in an endless number of ways. In this case, it has been cast across all surfaces, leaving a mellow, earthly feel behind. Occasional hints of color create excitement, and helps to heighten balance. A modern take on the rocking chair symbolizes movement in a white […]
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 […]
This large and extremely modern structure has a grey exterior with organically shaped roofing. Architects at Demetriades + Walker have constructed this home on a small hill overlooking a small, but fantastic pond. Don’t be fooled by the very normal looking exterior of this house, as the interior is a truly magnificent representation of modern design. The […]
