Settled on the ridge of a hillside in the village of Vitznau, Switzerland, this unusual concrete structure has a interesting secret. The owners of the house approached Lischer Partner Architekten with the idea of living in a wooden house, but due the the foggy surroundings, they needed something a little bit more robust. The architects came up […]
Created with four simple geometric shapes, this house is a fantastic example of good modern design. The house is located on the highest point of a hill, two hours away from New York City, USA. The four equal-sized boxes were built as simple designs and dressed in corrugated galvanized steel to help keep the modernistic […]
As you walk up to this magnificent home, the geometry and colour of the building stands tall and proud with masculine off-white and black facades. Luca Rutelli, of the Italian company, Atelier 35, designed this modern single-family home in 2012 and it is located in Parma, Italy. The exterior of the house is striking, with deep […]
Not only is this house a delight in both design and appearance, it also has one of the most stunning views of the surrounding city and mountains. There is also a lake very near to the house which can be seen from the windows at the rear of the house. This building was developed by Norelco […]
This striking, transparent two-storey house glistens in the sunlight thanks to its large windows and simple structure and is the epitome of sophisticated and elegant modernism. The exterior has been made with black and grey panelling and has inset lighting in the roof to brighten up the house when the sun begins to set. In […]
This rather quaint and compact house was recently remodelled by Jeff King & Company, for a family of four to relax and grow. The home owners wanted more bedrooms and more space on the ground floor for social events and family get-togethers. The ground floor consists of a kitchen with a breakfast table, a living room […]
Taking inspiration form the local fishermen’s shacks and wharf facilities that are placed around the coast of Maine, USA, this eclectic old house, with large windows and a suspended extension, is modern and tranquil. The project was planned and designed by Elliot + Elliot Architecture and inspires a creative mind with its beautiful landscaping, home construction and […]
Grounded in a patch of land underneath an enormous hillside scattered with tall green trees, this one story modern house allows the owners and their friends and family relax in a truly open and natural environment. The house was designed by CAST architecture and primarily serves as meeting place which accommodates two couples and their children. The exterior […]
Nestled amongst tall green trees and surrounding hillsides, this large modern residence has been recently developed by the American company b+g design and is located in a forest on the the side of a hill. The exterior of the house has been built using black and grey concrete, for a modern and sophisticated look, and has had […]
This geometric house with alternate facing volumes looks modern in structure and rustic in design. The unusual colours of the exterior walls are reminiscent of traditional Mexican style with the vivid reds and desert yellow hues. It has recently been developed by House + House Architects and is located in San Francisco, California, USA. As well as […]
