Modern Lakeside House in Italy by Architect Marco Castelletti

This cool, modern lakeside house by architect Marco Castelletti breaks all convention when it comes to style and special configuration. The home’s vertical configuration adopts a uniquely Italian architecture style, with a twist of modernism within its unusual profile. The modern house in Como, Italy, is set on a sleep slope overlooking the street below and boasting an endless view of the lake at

Modern Minimalist Weekend House in Japan

With one view of the sea and another of the garden, the ultra-modern Garden and Sea House by architects Takao Shiotsuka Atelier was designed to frame the picture-perfect panorama. This modern weekend house in Japan is nestled at the center of a plot that’s lower than that of its neighbors. The sunken home boasts a main floor that opens onto the garden and features expansive windows making up a

Contemporary House with History in UK – Modern Redesign by architect Sutherland Hussey

With history, geography and the environment prevailing in this outstanding design, there’s much to be learned from the unique Yan contemporary house by architect Sutherland Hussey. Originally built in 1903 in the UK’s Lake District, the redesign and renovation of Grizedale Hall is a £4-million project that all started with a competition held by the Forestry Commission – the owner of the property.

Ultra-modern House in Nicosia, Cyprus Combines Modern Luxury and Sustainability

Italian architect Massimo Iosa Ghini has brought his ultra-modern brand of architecture to the residential stage with his design for Cyprus House – a futuristic interpretation of the traditional home. Designed for an up-and-coming community along the Pedieos River near Nicosia, Cyprus, this single-family home will be part of a four-home complex, designed with organic-inspired shapes and an

For Sale: Rustic Hamptons Retreat with Modern New York Style

This modern home’s interesting roofline creates just one of its many points of interest. Designed by architect Stan Allen, the odd profile of Sagaponack House forms a weekend retreat in the Hamptons of New York. Another claim to fame is the home’s element of nature, both inside and out, from its treed surroundings, to the wood-clad exterior, and outdoor patios that lead indoors via large picture

Modern House in Somosaguas, Spain - sculptural design

On the outer reaches of Madrid, in the Spanish city of Somosaguas, A-cero Architects have designed this sculptural, modern home on the water’s edge with the raw power of nature’s forces in mind. Part art, part architecture, this awesome, experimental design features a low-profile, bold curves and a horizontal layout that seems to sprawl out and grow up from its core. The architects describe the

Luxury Ocean View House in Sydney, Australia - Northbridge

Bringing an ultra-modern edge to the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, the award-winning Northbridge House designed by architect Alex Popov sits at the end of a peninsula overlooking the Middle Harbour. The magnificent ocean view is framed by the home’s four steel vaults and 48 concrete columns, which are exposed and enclose its contemporary, open-concept floor plan. The luxury interior of this

Contemporary Home Design in Portugal - Steep Slope Home

Tolo House by architect Alvaro Leite Siza is a contemporary home design that sits on a steep slope in Penafiel, Portugal. It’s the site’s unique topography that dictates this home interesting composition of multiple individual yet interconnected volumes, which allow this design to naturally unfold along the rocky terrain. Three bedrooms, a shared bath, a living room, dining room, kitchen and

Modern Addition Renews Century-Old Victorian House in Southern California

To avoid the demolition of a hundred-year-old Victorian home, a modern 1,200-sq.-ft. addition was created by designer Christopher Megowan to bring new life to an old structure. Today, this century-old home serves as a dormitory for students of the University of Southern California. Megowan – a student of the University’s School of Architecture – purchased the home as an investment property, and

Edificio Acqua by Rafael Vinoly Architects

Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly has designed Edificio Acqua in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The L-shaped, six story residential complex is Rafael’s first completed building in his native country of Uruguay. Here is some information about the building from the architect. Edificio Acqua is a six-story luxury residential complex that faces the South Atlantic Ocean in Uruguay’s upscale beachfront

7 Examples of Sustainable Housing for First Time Homebuyers

Sustainable housing is no longer solely the preserve of the rich and idealistic. Housing that is made cheaply from renewable sources are popping up with increasingly frequency all around the world. From New Orleans homes to huge apartment blocks, sustainable housing is good for the planet, good for your company’s reputation, and is increasingly within everyone’s price range. Treelodge@Punggol [

Tips on Hanging a Picture

Hanging a picture makes you think of grabbing a few nails and a hammer and you’ll be done in a few minutes. That is not correct all the time. Sure, some pictures can be hung with a nail but do you know the correct placement? Do you know how to ensure the picture is level? Too often have I walked into people’s homes and seen pictures that are not correctly placed and/or are uneven, so uneven it is

Tips for Painting Horizontal Lines

Stripes, no matter which direction, can add style to a boring plain wall. Whether you want tone on tone color or a dramatic contrast of color, stripes can be stunning on your walls. Horizontal lines can give a room a contemporary feel and depending on width of stripes can make a room appear larger. The wider the stripes the larger the room feels. It may seem that you need a professional to do

Werner Sobek’s Modular Homes

German engineering has long been heralded as innovative and forward-thinking. And with the help of German innovator, acclaimed architect and structural engineer, Werner Sobek, the ingenuity also appears to be pushing the prefab movement. Werner Sobek and his engineering and design firm have conceived a modern, modular, and minimal series of prefab homes: the R128, H16 and R129. Engineered to be

Dupli Casa by J. MAYER H. Architects

The geometry of the building is based on the footprint of the house that previously was located on the site. Originally built in 1984 and with many extensions and modifications since then, the new building echoes the „family archaeology“ by duplication and rotation. Lifted up, it creates a semi-public space on ground level between two layers of discretion. The skin of the villa performs a

Zenni Optical

If you’re looking for a big result of a medical prescription in order to the celebration shots Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical. They have a great selection. In fact, I have another pair for my daughter and she loves. She is so young, so I do not want to spend a fortune on glasses and Zenni not. The popular online eyeglasses shop for glasses and $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses are not complete,

ML Museum Liaunig by Querkraft Architects

Projects Description and Credits:Client: DKFM Herbert LiaunigDesign and Planning: Querkraft (Jakob Dunkl, Gerd Erhartt, Peter Sapp)Project Architect: Erwin StättnerProject Team: Sandra Denk, Dominique Dinies, Vera Kittler, Janine Hochrieser, Jan Geldermann, Charlotte Lieske, Tobias Colz, Petra Meisenbichler, Dana RakovaGeneral Contractor: Werkstatt Wien, ViennaExecutive Architect: Querkraft Zt

Modern house ocean views will be the new trend house in 2009.

Live near ocean with wonderful sigh seeing is the dreaming anyone. Live so far from the city and we always relax. Modern minimalist style suitable applicate this house ocean views. Beside ocean we can see green hill and beauty garden, and warm the sun rise. We could see clean and healthy house ocean views with natural oxygen. If we go in look the interior we can find large living area with modern

Chapel for the Deaconesses of St-Loup

Architects: Localarchitecture & Danilo MondadaLocation: Hôpital de St-Loup, SwitzerlandProject year: 2008Structure: IBOIS - Hani Buri, Yves WeinandClient: Deaconess Community of St-LoupPhotographs: Milo Keller ©2008 In the summer of 2007, Localarchitecture and architect Danilo Mondada were awarded the contract to renovate the mother house of the Deaconess Community of St-Loup. The commission

Modern apartment interior decorating ideas as the representative of modern lifestyle

Many offers to have the dwelling took the form of the apartment possibly this has been normal, but was really abnormal if the apartment that was offered had a surplus and the special uniqueness. The enjoyment rested that not much time was the matter important to have a comfortable dwelling, safe and could inspired the requirement for occupants. The classic dream of having the residence like the

Cream and white color combination in interior apartment

Many ways to make elegant and comfortable our interior apartment. One of ideas is create comfortable room interior apartment with Cream and white color combination as the main color in room interior apartment. We can see this picture there living room with combination cream color and white color combination. The wall and sofa have the same color that is cream color. About flooring use parquet and

Green Skyscraper by Cook + Fox

Expected be the first LEED Platinum skyscraper, the 945-foot- (288-meter-) tall Bank of America Tower is located at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan, opposite Bryant Park.The 2.2 million-square-foot (204,000-square-meter) high-rise tower was developed as a joint venture between the Durst Organization and the Bank of America, and was designed by Cook + Fox Architects, with executive

Prefab Chameleon House

Designed by Anderson Anderson Architecture, the Chameleon House is a modern prefab home towering over the rolling topography of its cherry orchard site, peering outwards toward spectacular westward views of Lake Michigan and the surrounding agricultural landscapeWith its galvanized sheet metal cladding of the wall surface, this vertical prefabricated structure is wrapped in a skirting wall of

House on Swain’s Lane in London, Overlooks a Cemetery

I always knew those Brits are wicked, but not like that. Apparently on Swain’s Lane in London, there’s a glass looking house designed by London-based architects Eldridge Smerin, which has a great view, (prepare!!!) over a cemetery. Other than the fact that there are dead people in the area the four-storey house is extremely modern with large windows and doors made of glass to enhance space.

Superadobe earth home

Interested in sustainable living? Take a look at the earth Superadobe home by Iranian architect, Nader Khalili. Living in a house made of earth may sound a bit off-the-grid; however, earth architecture is a proven form of sustainable living. Did you know that approximately one third of the world’s population live in earth houses ?Earth architecture is a highly sustainable form of living; the

A Contemporary Castle Among the Common

The Canadian architectural firm of Reigo & Bauer has conceived and created a contemporary castle among the common. The unique and eye-catching design at 12 Cassels Avenue has found a perfect fit within a densely populated block of homes in Toronto’s east end. The home’s slim profile and sleek glass facade really make it stand out from the crowd, but oddly, it still fits within the grander scheme

Foster+Partner’s Put Their Skills To Use In Mauritius

Love architecture? Then this is a post that you are definitely going to fall head over heels for! Foster + Partners have gone and done it again with their fantastic new architectural project called the Banyan Tree Corniche Bay which is situated in stunning Mauritius. What the famous architect Foster wanted to create was a building that blended in seamlessly with the natural environment around it

Modern Boxhome highlights eco-friendly living in Scandinavia

As northern natives, one issue was top of mind when the minds at Rintal Eggertsson Architects took to designing modern and functional homes – climate. Thus, the unpredictable, often harsh weather of Oslo, Norway, played a large role in the final outcome of the Boxhome project – a contemporary house design which is as notable for its function as its fashion appeal. Boxhome measures just 19m2 so

Hot Rod House Design by Artist-Architect Tom Kundig

Known for daring designs that push the architecture envelope, Tom Kundig of Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects made the most of a modest budget in his ultra-cool Hot Rod House. “The design relies on a single move – the insertion of a folded steel stair – to provide circulation while becoming a free-standing 3-D sculptural element,” according to the architect. The simple mechanics of an

House on Swain’s Lane in London, Overlooks a Cemetery

I always knew those Brits are wicked, but not like that. Apparently on Swain’s Lane in London, there’s a glass looking house designed by London-based architects Eldridge Smerin, which has a great view, (prepare!!!) over a cemetery. Other than the fact that there are dead people in the area the four-storey house is extremely modern with large windows and doors made of glass to enhance space.

C-2 House by Curiosity Inc

Here is another amazing project designed by Curiosoty Inc The house is located in Yamanashi, Japan, and was build in 2006. Enjoy the photos.

Geddes Residence Shines in West Vancouver

We’ve been covering wooden houses before, but we have something new for you today. Designed by Nigel Parish from the Canadian Architectural Design Studio Splyce, the Geddes Residence is a beautiful shining home with an irregular shape and view to the ocean, built in West Vancouver and surrounded by a very carefully planned scenery. The Geddes Residence is special on the upper level where an

Nouveau Riche Progam

People will always try to find way to make money. I think that modern man has a great desire to become wealthy. It is because money allows us to be free from having a regular type of job. We do not have to live just to work to pay the bills. We can be free to create and do things that are exciting and fun. The way we define ourselves is usually through our work. If you are not happy with your

Nouveau Riche money classes

I have had a lot of people ask me about the Nouveau Riche investment classes. I work in real estate so they figure that i know a lot of it. I was reading about Nouveau Riche and the classes that they offer and i got really interested. I examined the courses and took in the info. I was really impressed by what they were teaching people. It got me all motivated to get back with my real estate

Nouveau Riche

Did you ever hear Nouveau Riche? If the answer so, I will explain about this new multi level marketing plan. Nouveaurized is a new blog featuring dozens of success stories from alumni students of the popular real estate investment college, Nouveau Riche University. Do you think of Nouveau Riche Scam I don’t think so, you will understand if you visit Nouveau Riche Scam. In there you can find proof

Conceiving A Floor Plan

Making a floor plan is the most important step in home decoration. It is very important to decide how you will arrange your furniture in the room, what are the limitations and other space constraints that you might face before placing out things and have an idea of how they would look beforehand. Since, moving furniture and rebuilding closets and making new windows cost a lot and is quite

Final Wooden House

Final Wooden House - Type: wooden bungalow - Location: Kumamura, Japan - Completion: 2008 Images and text by Sou Fujimoto Architects - Photographer: Iwan BaanI wanted to create an ultimate wooden architecture. I thought through this bungalow, which can be considered as a small and primitive house, it was possible to do a primitive and simultaneously new architecture. 350mm square profile cedar

Guest House Tokyo by KINO Architects

The Guest House KINO Architects projected, is located in a high-density residential area of Tokyo. The plot is only about 46 square meters. In Tokyo, this size of house in not rare, it’s called “small house”. KINO Architects have taken the old family-house dream and adjusted it to today’s one-person’s house reality. They built a small apartment with a basement floor, loft and first floor for the

Christmas accessories to decorate home interior

Christmas celebration was just celebrated every time gazed at the year end, but many plans that a long time ago could be prepared. One of them was to decorate the house in accordance with the Christmas theme. In torque that was exact for you gathered with the family and dearest people, the atmosphere arrangement that was comfortable and cheerful will to the interior of the dwelling cause the deep

The North Wall by Haworth Tompkins

The North Wall, designed by Haworth Tompkins, is a new arts center for St. Edwards School in Oxford that incorporates a visual arts gallery, dance studio and theatre. The buildings, which forms part of the boundary between the school campus and the street, comprises a flexible 250 seat courtyard theatre, a fully equipped drama studio, a dance studio and a visual arts gallery, along with full

Arch Daily Sports & Culture Centre byDorte Mandrup + b&k brandlhuber & co

Architect: Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Aps + b&k brandlhuber & coLocation: Copenhagen, DenmarkProject Year: 2006Project team: Dorte Mandrup, Anders Brink, Lars Lindeberg, Jesper Henriksson, Arno Brandlhuber, Asterios Agkathidis, Markus Emde, Jochen Kremer, Martin Kraushaar, Sarah BreidertClient: Copenhagen Municipality / LOA(Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities)Engineer: Jørgen

White Cave by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier

Architects: Takao Shiotsuka AtelierLocation: Oita, JapanClient: Private Project year: 2006-2007Site area: 419 sqmConstructed area: 132.6 sqmContractor: Hokoku Co. LtdPhotographs: Toshiyuki YANO (Nacasa & Partners Inc.,) The house is built on a hill looking down at a town area. The site’s shape has an irregular form. There is a height difference of 2m in the site. The north side is adjacent to

Organic Wooden House on Seattle’s Skyline by Pb Elemental Architecture

Seattle’s Pb Elemental Architecture is putting an organic notch on the city’s concrete skyline. The Dang Residence is a two-storey private wooden house of 3,600 sq. ft., clad in naturally beautiful cedar. Interiors are divided into a series of modern loft-style living spaces, including three bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a media room and a study. The upper and lower levels are connected by a sky-lit

Exotic Wood Home in Seattle by Pb Elemental Architecture

Dressed to the nines is nature’s finest, this contemporary wood home by Pb Elemental Architecture stands tall among its Seattle surroundings. The exotic Norman Residence is a sleek-looking single-family home clad in three main materials – cedar, glass and hardipanel – which form this natural architectural wonder of 2,647 sq. ft. This modern design occupies a small footprint, but its strong

Modern Glass House in London Overlooking Historic Victorian Cemetery

You know what they say about people who live in glass houses – those fortunate folks get the best view. In the case of this magnificent, modern glass house by London-based architects Eldridge Smerin, the view is a peaceful one of the historic Victorian-era Highgate Cemetery in London, UK. Notable of this unique, contemporary design is the home’s two contrasting faced. The glazed facade of the

Italian Lake House by Marco Castelletti

This is truly an impressive Lake House set in Como, Italy. Designed by architect Marco Castelletti, the building incorporates a mix between the vertical design and the horizontal structure. The modern home is built on the slope of a hill with stairs leading up to the top, has an entrance hall that leads to the main hall which faces the lake and houses the living areas and bedrooms. The

Denpasar Residence in Bali

Not sure about you, but I’m much more into cozy and intimate properties with some green stuff in the area and maybe a pool, rather than large ones with lots of concrete and stuff. Why am I telling you all these? Check out the Denpasar Residence in Bali. Designed by GFAB Architects, this modest home is actually a mix between an older mansion and a newer building proving once again that old is not

W Hotel & Residences in New York

What is it that you expect from new residences or from newly built hotels? High class, isn’t it? Well, in Downtown New York on 123 Washington Street, a 57-storey tower designed by Gwathmey Siegel Architects is going to be built and should most likely meet the above criteria. Dubbed the W Hotel & Residences and with the help of interior designers from GRAFT, the hotel rooms and the flats are

Contemporary House in Japan by Curiosity Inc. - C-2

For curiosities and architectural oddities, the aptly names Curiosity Inc. delivers with some unique modern residential designs, like C-2 House in Yamanashi, Japan. This cool house design is characteristic for its contemporary facade which comes to a peak – literally and figuratively – with a unique shape. The home’s exterior carries a retro quality, clad in dark-stained cedar shakes and

Contemporary House in Amsterdam with Modern Vertical Garden

Beautifully blending architecture with nature, this contemporary house by Marc Koehler Architects was designed as a vertical garden in a concrete jungle. The house in IJburg, Amsterdam, features various spaces seemingly “carved out” from a “monolithic sculptural mass” in a series of open and private spaces, as described by the architect, which unifies all elements of this contemporary design –

Modern Sustainable Home in UK - Repurposing and Revitalizing the 1890s Railway Carriage

Like an animal adapts to its environment, so too does this modern repurposed rail carriage on Dungeness Beach in Kent, UK. Designed by architect Simon Conder, El Ray is a modern home designed to both blend into its sandy surroundings and weather their storms. The two-bedroom house is a restoration and reformation of a railway carriage circa 1890 sits at the heart of the home, now transformed into

Abu Dhabi’s Twin Eco Towers are LEED Platinum

As the world fights to take a grasp of the global financial situation, the Middle East churns out one big construction project after the other. The Leed Platinum Twin Eco Towers to be built in Abu Dhabi was revealed during Cityscape last week. The 23 storey building - supposedly known as the Eco Towers will be built with a Leed Platinum certification and is being structured by Connection Real

Lighthouse by Potton: First Net-Zero Carbon Self-Built Home

Do you remember the first zero-emission house that was released more than a year ago in UK? Today I hear that the same guys (the Brits) will get the first net-zero carbon house, that reaches the highest level of sustainability. Dubbed the Lighthouse, the highly eco-friendly house was designed by Potton and was meant to “encourage a way of living that is inherently ‘light’ on the world’s resources

Modern White Sea House

No, the Japanese are not only good with Sushi and electronics. Apparently they also have great designers and architects or at least that’s how I jump to conclusions after seeing thie modern white sea house. It was put up by Takao Shiotsuka Atelier in Japan and is a 237 sq m two-floors white buildng with a shape that spreads gently towards the sea. Painted in white, with extremely large windows

Kanno Museum by Atelier Hitoshi Abe

Located in a small town of Shiogama, Japan, with a view of the Pacific Ocean, Atelier Hitoshi Abe designed a private art museum intended to permanently display eight sculptures owned by the client. Rather than a white cube able to accommodate any type of exhibition, they aimed to design a unique landscape, and specific places for exhibiting each of the sculptures. Within the predetermined 10×

Modular home MoMo

The MoMo is a highly flexible, modular home concept. This modern prefab home can be adapted to the site conditions and the dwellers individual needs without compromising architectural or functional qualitiesDesigned by Swedish architect Thomas Lind, this modular home was planned with natural, high quality materials in mind, offering a healthy living environment including a green roof, a

Amazon Treehouse

I came across yet another tree house company called Amazon Treehouses and what I particularly love about their tree house design is that it’s magical, almost as if taken from a fairytale.An inspirational secluded haven you always dreamed of or an amazing focal point for your garden - Just let your imagination run wild and take it to a higher level, sort of speak. As I saw those treehouse

White Apartment / Parasite Studio

Architects: Parasite StudioLocation: Timisoara, RomaniaProject Team: Baldea Maja, Wneczel Attila, Toma ClaudiuProject year: 2007Constructed area: 150 sqmPhotographs: Andrei Margulescu & Magazine ArchitecturaThe apartment is located on the first floor of a building raised in the last century in the central area of Timisoara, within an area of protected buildings. From the first design sketches we

La Peña Multi-Sport Pavillion / Coll-Barreu Arquitectos

Architects: Coll-Barreu Arquitectos - Juan Coll-Barreu & Daniel Gutiérrez ZarzaLocation: Bilbao, SpainClient: Bilbao Council Project year: 2002-2003 Construction year: 2004-2006Constructed area: 10,350 sqmBudget: 5,663,020 EURO (US $7,7M)Contractor: UTE Albatros, OlábarriPhotographs: Aleix BaguéThe lot is a reduced and irregular piece of terrain, almost residual, that opens a way between the

House II in Aroeira by ARX

Architects: ARX PORTUGAL - José Mateus y Nuno MateusLocation: Caparica, PortugalProject team: Paulo Rocha, Stefano Riva, Andreia Tomé, Marco Roque Antunes, Pedro Sousa, Tânia Pedro Project year: 2000- 2003 Construction year: 2004- 2007Constructed area: 640 sqmStructure: SAFRE, Projectos e Estudos de Engenharia Lda.Photographs: Telmo MillerThis is the second project for the urbanization of the

EDITT Tower - Singapore Goes Eco-Friendly

What, you though only Dubai and China have the most stunning buildings in the world? Guess again, because EDITT Tower (“Ecological Design In The Tropics”) will be built in Singapore with the financial support of their National University and should be the most eco-friendly in the country. The most interesting thing is that this 26-storey building will use photovotaic panels and will be wrapped

Rotating UFO-Homes: Solaleya Domes

If you guys are into science fiction here’s something for you. Apparently a company called Solaleya is buidling rotating UFO-homes. Even though I would have expected them to fly do a looping or some other aerobatic maneuvers, I’m good with knowing that it’s a highly sustainable and eco-friendly house. It has a small mechanical structure in the base that gently rotates it to make sure those solar

China’s Huaxi Urban Center

The first thing that I thought of, when looking at these pictures, was what sheik in Dubai owns this stunning building. But reading further I realized that - surprisingly - it’s going to emerge in China. Dubbed the Huaxi Urban Center, the exterior of the building was ingeniously designed to hide its massive network of support beams, duct work, wiring, and HIVAC systems. It uses flexible cellular

Real estate : Edge Wood

I wondered back in 2006, when I first saw today's estate listed, if it was a bit overpriced. It turns out I may have been right, it has gone through a major price reduction since then. Luxist reader Ryan reminded me of Edge Wood in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is a large six bedroom home which was built in 2002 and sits on the waterfront. It has two docks, three boat lifts and a sandy beach. The

Herzog and de Meuron’s Stunning Triangular Skyscraper

Recently Herzog & de Meuron revealed Le Project Triangle, an incredible structure that will rise 200 meters from the Porte de Versailles in Paris. The stunning skyscraper will feature a profile so slim that it casts virtually no shadow, and its orientation will be optimized to take advantage of both solar and wind power. Paris’ new pyramid will be the first high-rise to be approved for

The itHouse by Taalman Koch

Taalman Koch Architects have created a prefab home package called the itHouse.From Taalman Koch: The itHouse is a design system developed by Taalman Koch that utilizes a series of components prefabricated off-site in order to better control the construction waste, labor, and quality of the finished product. Conceived as a small house with glass walls and open floor plan, the itHouse maximizes

Penthouse Office by Benthem Crouwel Architects

Benthem Crouwel Architects designed this penthouse addition on the roof of the Las Palmas building in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.. >

Osler House by Marcio Kogan

The Osler House designed by Marcio Kogan, located in Brasilia, is composed by two volumes and a small pool and garden that organize the entire program. On the ground floor we find the rooms that open to the outside using rotating wooden panels, and a small lobby that connects the second floor with a delicate staircase. The lobby is decorated with a panel of tiles specially designed for this wall

“Wow” Factor at Modern Badgers View Farm House, by Lewis & Hickey

When asked to create a contemporary house with a “distinctive wow factor,” the mind of architect Tim Lewis started spinning. He developed this modern 4,000-sq.-ft. home on Badgers View Farm, tucked in a valley among the rolling green of Chiltern Hills, near Chinnor, a suburb of Oxfordshire, England. This unique design delivers that “wow” factor, both outside and in. Inspired by the local

House in Badajoz by Murado & Elvira

The house, designed by Murado & Elvira, is like a box wrapped in white metal lines with rounded corners. The client desire to simultaneous contemplate the fire and the sunset, turning nature into a domestic object of affection. Sliding doors of pine wood act as shutters and are configured as a protective skin. In the living room and the porch, light is filtered by the sliding doors and is

House in Juanopolis by una arquitectos

The brazilian firm una arquitectos projected this beautiful house integrated in the landscape following the slope exalting the virtues and protecting it from the nearby buildings. The building is like a continuum line that folds structuring the house and forming three courtyards which create a relationship between the different areas of the house. From the street you only see a white tower that

Straw House prefab home

The Straw House, located in Eschenz, Switzerland, has a simple, formal shape. However, this experimental prefab is far from simple because of its highly innovative materials.Made form solid panels composed of compressed straw and wood particles and a small concrete core, this prefab home is unique as well as highly sustainable. I like how the exterior is also clad in protective translucent

Prefabricated Dome House

This low-cost, eco-friendly prefabricated house, which looks like a modular igloo, is called the Dome House; However, as much as I find its unique form fascinating, it is the building material which is truly innovative. This prefab house is made from expanded polystyrene, “the fourth-generation building material” after wood, iron, and concrete The Dome House is an incredible ultra-energy-saving

Arch Daily Los Heroes Building by Murtinho y Asociados Arquitectos

Architects: Murtinho y Asociados ArquitectosLocation: Calle Holanda Nº64, Providencia, Santiago, ChileClient: Los Héroes Caja Compensación Architect in Charge: Santiago Raby PintoCollaborators: Miguel Angel Contreras Ch. y Alejandra López Contractor: ALTIUSRefurbishment Area: 3.350 sqm Photographs: Pedro Mutis JohnsonCONTEXT The challenge was the rehabilitation of a ‘70s building

House N by Sou Fujimoto

Architects: Sou Fujimoto ArchitectsLocation: Oita, JapanProject Team: Yumiko NogiriStructural Consultant: Jun Sato Structural EngineersDesign Year: 2006-2007Construction Year: 2007-2008Site Area: 236,57 sqmConstructed Area: 150,57 sqmPhotographer: Iwan Baan A home for two plus a dog. The house itself is comprised of three shells of progressive size nested inside one another. The outermost shell

Inspired Eco-friendly House in the Blue Mountains of Sydney, Australia

The Leura House, designed by celebrated Australian architect James Stockwell, is a modern home inspired by the age-old geology of Sydney’s Blue Mountain area; celebrating sleek modernism and simple minimalism in its form and functions. This meeting of opposite eras has ushered in a new age of architecture – one that has won Stockwell the 2008 Wilkinson Award, the prestigious architectural award

Redondo Beach Shipping Container House

It’s hard to contain one’s enthusiasm for DeMaria Design’s Redondo Beach House. The home, constructed with a combination of prefabricated shipping containers and traditional buildings materials, is a stunning beachfront residence. It is the first in a line of homes that will be available from DeMaria Design’s “packaged architecture” affiliate, Logical Homes. DeMaria has said that he considers

Vivendelstien House in Norway

If you were to ask me what my dream home would look like, the answer would be modern, minimalist, with lots of space and with a nice view over the beach or maybe over the woods. I’m not sure if the Vivendelstien house in Norway is close to a beach or a mountain but I do know it’s close to what I would expect when it comes to interior design. Designed by Norwegian architect Tommie Wilhelmsen

Beach House in Malibu, California

For some reason I’ve always dreamed of having a beach house, unfortunately, in my country it may not be suited. But take Malibu, California, for an example, and you’ll know what I mean. With one of the finest weather and some of the best beaches on Earth, this must be the perfect place to build a beach house - or buy one that’s already been there for many years. But enough with the introduction

Fennell Floating House Design Takes a Cue from the Winding River

Following with his flair for fluid design, the modern Fennel House design by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz takes his wonderful wooden structures from forest to water with ease. Completed in 2004, this incredible floating house in Portland, Oregon, artfully captures the curves and ripples of a gentle river – a sentiment not easily portrayed in architecture. The wonderfully winding wood leads the

Contemporary House on Lake Zurich, Switzerland - Stylish, Sculptural

Swiss architect Gus Wustemann designed the contemporary, “sculptural” Feldbalz House to encourage a variety of living scenarios, with a trio of tiers that divide the home’s entertaining, living and private areas. The top floor offers a sophisticated sanctuary overlooking Switzerland’s Lake Zurich, where the master bedroom lies, surrounded by a glass balcony that hangs over the pool. The ground

Tree House Design with Winding Staircase Rises to the Challenge

From the heart to a quiet forest in Wilmington, Delaware, this contemporary tree house was admittedly a labor of love for architect Whitney Sander of Sander Architects. Built for her sister after the death of their father, this warm, wooden, wooded residence evokes the feeling of “home” surrounded by hundreds of hundred-year-old trees whose leaves join to create a leafy 150-ft. “ceiling.” With a

Whimsical Wooden Tree House Brings Nature, Music to Life in Portland, Oregon

Nature with architecture is not an odd pairing by any means, but it’s never been done quite like this. But another factor plays heavily on this contemporary, flowing style – music. Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz has created this awesome, artistic piece of architecture in the woods of Portland, Oregon, for a client who’s love of music would be translated into a modern home. This impressive design

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Mountain Ranch Estate

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Kitchen Remodeling - Add Value and Life to Your Home

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ARIDO Honors Canadian Design

Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning, Toronto OfficeHonorees took to the stage on September 25 as the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario revealed the winners of its 24th annual Awards of Excellence at a gala ceremony at Toronto's Direct Energy Centre.Martens Group Licensed Interior Design Studio, Pentgrowth CorporationJudges recognized 23 designs from 11

New Tandus Design Center Certified LEED Silver

Adopting the company-wide mantra, “Leave No Trace,” Tandus is proving they’re not just all talk. The carpeting manufacturer, in conjunction with design firm ai3, recently completed the renovation of a 1904 storage facility to accommodate the new Tandus Design Center. Confirming the company’s commitment to sustainability, the new showroom was awarded LEED Silver certification. The first-generation

Real estate : West Vancouver

We are getting great reader tips lately. This one comes from Luxist reader Ben and is a beautiful modern home in West Vancouver, BC. The home is gated and located inside the Canterbury Estates community. It is up on a hill giving it flawless city, harbor and ocean views. The four bedroom home has more than 7,400 sq. ft of modern space with an an open floor plan. The foyer features an indoor/

Real estate : The Campbell Divertimento

Earlier this summer theLA Times covered the story of this home in L.A.'s Beverly Crest neighborhood which is dominated by a 5,000-square-foot swimming pool graced with a towering stone fountain. The fountain was said to be designed by the acclaimed Mexican architectural firm of Luis Barragan and Raul Ferrera.The current owner, Eugene Leoni and his business partner, Anthony Brent bought the site,

Sydney Beach Side House enclosed in folding screens

With a name like Freshwater House, the design of this Australian beach side house delivers what it promises – a fresh style and water as far as the eye can see. What more could you ask for in a home? Well, local firm Chenchow Little Architects has packed so much more into this modern Australian design than meets the eye. Overlooking Sydney sparkling northern beach, Freshwater House is enclosed in

Recycled Plastic Flatware is Used to Create Modern Lighting Fixtures – Waste Not

Taking your personal flatware to a fast food restaurant may be cause for curious stares, as well as being just downright inconvenient. The student designers who form BVD (Black Valley Design) Collective have a solution: they repurpose recycled plastic flatware to create stunningly beautiful modern lighting fixtures. Waste Not is an appropriate moniker for this after-school student project that

“Puzzling” Modern Design – Next Generation House is the Cottage of the Future

Sou Fujimoto Architects have this “puzzling” vision for the home of the future. Next Generation House is a small, cottage-style design discreetly tucked in a forest overlooking the picturesque River Kuma in Kumakura, Japan. This four-by-four-meter box is assembled from Japanese cedar blocks, thoughtfully fitted together to create a unique interior terrain. Blocks jut out from walls to create

Modern Barn Design in Netherlands by JagerJanssen Architects

This unique barn house design by JagerJanssen Architects has made a modern statement in its small town of just 1,500 homes, nestled in the northern Netherlands. Overlooking water and surrounded by a magnificent landscape, this contemporary design comes in the form of an old-fashioned barn with a newfangled twist. Wrapped in clear “skin”, this house features a roof and facade of anthracite-colored

Uniquely Balanced Contemporary Home by JagerJanssen Architects, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Dubbed Baetens House,” this “contemporary home in Rotterdam, Netherlands, designed by JagerJanssen Architects, makes a weighty statement with its traditional brick base layer – featuring a meticulous spattering of multi-shades of grey – topped with a modern wooden second storey. The home ’s wooden upper level boasts a facade of planks, each thoughtfully placed as if forming a puzzle. Both lighter

Paykar Bonyan Panel Factory by ARAD

Architects: ARAD - Bahram Kalantari, Kourosh DabbaghLocation: Tehran, IranDesign Team: Majid Pazhuhi, Niloofar NiksarTechnical Team: Anoushiravan Kharrazi, Mehdi Holakouie, Mona haddadiProject Manager: Eskandar HadjizadehStructural consultant: Behrang Baniadam (Afarinesh consulting co.)Site Area: 10,500 sqmConstructed Area: 4,200 sqmProject year: 2006Photographer: Kamran Adl, Ali DaghighThe

Modular House Embraces Outdoor Living in Victoria, Australia

Known in architectural circles for designs that identify with their surroundings, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects has hit the nail on the head yet again with this modular house design perched on a steep slope overlooking Separation Creek in Victoria, Australia. The modern angular architecture juts out from the hillside, making visible the shards of glass, wood and a rainbow of green which

Beverly House in Toronto Has a Modern Minimalist Interior

For the lat 3-4 years I have become the fan of a minimalist interior design, mostly because I am much more productive in a clean but modern environment and secondly because it’s like I can breathe properly. Take a look at the Beverly House from downtown Toronto, that is exactly what I described above. Restored by Stanford Downey, from a 100 year old row house it features a green wall, a solar

Contemporary House in Sydney : Australia

Found over Contemporist this recently completed 3 bedroom/3 bathroom home in the Sydney suburb of Avalon doesn’t look to impressive from outside, but the interesting part is the inside of the house, that I can say is really beautiful. From the outside the house also doesn’t look to big, but when you take a look at the pictures from inside I don’t know why but everything looks very large ..maybe

The Cube Condo Hotel

Can anyone take a quick guess and tell us where the Cube Condo Hotel will be placed? Just look at its design. Anyone? Well for those that thought about those rich sheiks, you’re close. It’s located in Dubai Sports City, has 27 floors and 561 luxury condos that will satisfy even the pickiest tourists. What you should expect if you plan on spending a few days/weeks at The Condo Hotel is a pretty

Prefab, High-Concept and Green

THOMAS SMALL is an accomplished cook, so it’s important for him to try new and exotic ingredients every now and then. When it came to the construction of his eco-friendly house, that’s exactly what his architects gave him. After all, crushed sunflower husks and shredded blue jeans don’t sound like typical building blocks.But in the world of green design, such ingredients are not rare. So now, Mr.

The Barcode Armchair from Jane Hamley Wells

A new chair from the Chicago, Illinois furniture manufacturer Jane Hamley Wells.The Barcode armchair was designed by Mark Suensilpong, and is made from teak and stainless steel.

Small spaces Folding Table

Multi-purpose furniture are perfect for small spaces and compact homes. That is why when I found the Folding Table by NYC-based design studio Dror, I thought to myself: “what an excellent idea!”With a simple unfolding motion a clean surface, minimalist-design table is transformed into a functional workspace. Simple, stylish and practical - I love it.

Prefabricated Element House

This prefabricated house is called the Element House - a modern and rational housing type with high architectonical quality, located in Troms, Norway.Designed by 70°N arkitektur in cooperation with Senja Elementer AS, this prefabricated house concept is focused on interior flexibility with regard to the inhabitants needs and economical situation, where the first model comes with eight variations

Modern House in Carapicuiba

Covering an area of 368,30 sq. meters this modern house, or pavilion, is located in Carapicuiba, São Paulo, Brazil. The project was made for a still active retired couple by Brazilian architecture firm, Una Arquitetos. Positioned on a curved terrain, this house architecture design has managed to keep intact a good part of the original woodland on the plot, while the timber structure allows the

Delivering the Wow Factor

This 4,000sqft farm house, designed by archiect Tim Lewis at Lewis & Hickley, was designed with a very simple, yet potentially difficult brief. The main criteria was the ‘wow’ factor, and the design certainly encompasses that. And how. Taking it’s inspiration from the jagged white chalk that defines the landscape of the south of England, the farm house maintains and incredibly modern look

Nazca Restaurant by Giancarlo Mazzanti

Name: Nazca, Peruvian RestaurantArchitects: Giancarlo Mazzanti and Paula GalarzaCollaborators: Sergio Garzón, Alberto Aranda, Diana VásquezContractor: Jaime PizarroDesign: 2003Construction: 2004 The project is located on the new T zone in Bogota, Colombia. The program is divided in two zone: snacks, bar and VIP on the 2nd floor, dining and kitchen on the first floor. The project looks to

Modern Minimalist House in Japan Folds to Frame Magnificent View

Although just a short two-hour drive east of Tokyo’s bustling downtown core, this modern, peaceful abode in Japan’s Boso Peninsula offers a relaxing retreat facing the Pacific Ocean with the majestic mountains as its backdrop. Designed by Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects, this contemporary design embraces minimalism to the fullest, with a simple layout that yields to the surrounding awe-inspiring

Floating Weekend Getaway in Swedish Archipelago

Found by Materialicious this floating house somewhere in the Swedish Archipelago floats this sweet little floating retreat that a husband and wife escape to on weekends. Totally off-grid, far from anywhere, and there’s a little motor on the back and a flip-up steering wheel on the roof for whenever they want to move the cabin.

Engine Offices by Jump Studios

Jump Studios has created an animated but suitably slick new office environment for communication group Engine. The five-storey building accommodates twelve companies under the Engine umbrella. The challenge was to create a space that would appeal to a broad range of tastes while respecting and upholding the individual brand identities. Clients can opt for multilateral or unilateral engagement

Popstage MeZZ by EEA Architects

The city of Breda, Netherlands, decided to bring in the EEA Architects firm to design a small adjacent theatre to an existing building. The old brick building from the late 19th century now has a restaurant and cafe on its ground floor, and offices and meeting spaces on the upper floors. The popstage emerges from the earth. It appears to visitors as a small found object with an animal shape,

Modern Waterfront Retreat on Rocky Cliffside Beach, Innovative Staggered Design

This stunning beach house, designed and owned by architect Clinton Murray, clearly expresses a labor of love. Having overcome the harsh landscape of Gunyah beach in Bundeena, New South Wales, this modern waterfront retreat nestles warm luxuries into the rocky cliffs and puts the house within splashing-distance of the shoreline. The view from afar reveals an oxidized copper roof which blends

Modern Japanese Step House - Simply Stylish Urban Design

Taking an inside-out approach to this modern house design, Japanese Kiyonobu Nakagame Architects displayed this architectural artwork on a hilltop, among cliffs and pristine views in every direction, with the Hirose River rushing by below. Overlooking the city of Sendai, Japan, this unique house is a step up from your typical designs – literally. Its silhouette boasts a series of “steps,” create

Ultra Contemporary House on Australia Gold Coast

Australia’s Gold Coast is the perfect spot for this palatial house. Located at Paradise Point - an aptly named spot for this ultra contemporary house - the home is as much art as it is architecture, boasting a visual wonderland of shape and detail on its white facade. The 14-room house is thoughtfully planned to offer open-concept social spaces and private spaces. The spacious mail level mirrors

The Grass is Greener at the Sustainable Whitten House in Oregon

They say the grass is Greener on the other side of the fence – for the neighbors of this sustainable house the same can be said for the house itself. Created by Pique Architects, Whitten House in central Oregon is a modern, sustainable beacon sitting on a rustic 10-acre site peppered with sage and juniper. Taking into consideration the home’s two functions – sleeping and living – the architect

Sustainable Boomerang House Design comes to Costa Rica

At 1,000 sq. ft., the Boomerang House in Tilaran, Costa Rica, may be small, but it sure is sweet. Aside from its aesthetically appealing architecture and the wonderful, warm, yellow light radiating from its curved, glass entrance, this modern home’s most notable appeal is actually Green. The house is the sustainable creation of innovative designer Jean Paul Cazedessus of Be Green – Sustainable

Beachfront House of Modern Luxuries - a contemporary estate home for $37.5 million

When the surroundings are this spectacular, it would be a crime not to use nature’s inspiration to its fullest advantage. A complete remodel of this magnificent beachfront house along California’s coast has transformed it into a veritable dream home of peace and tranquility. This contemporary estate home just north of Los Angeles features 5,900 sq. ft. of living space, five bedrooms, 6.5 baths,

Ultra-contemporary Luxury Villa Set in the Slopes of Barvikha, Russia

The ultra-contemporary Capital Hill Residence by Zaha Hadid is a modern, private villa of concrete, steel and glass that uses its unique location to carry out this one-of-a-kind, futuristic design. Set on a steep slope in Barvikha, Russia, overlooking the hillside dotted with dachas and lush forest, the architect created a modern layout that would stand out among its surroundings, incorporating a

Unique Prefab Design Surprises with Understated Exterior, Ultra-Modern Interior

Carrying a quiet presence among its magnificent Australian countryside setting, the Glenburn House by architect Sean Godsell might even be called “simple,” “straightforward” or “uncomplicated” on passing, but don’t be taken. On entrance, this contemporary prefab design welcomes guests with a world of advanced luxuries and a mix of modernist and industrial style, both unexpected and unimagined

Architectural Firm High Modern Homes Delivers Just That

With the belief that “the way we live now should reflect the new century,” the contemporary architecture by High Modern Homes takes our impressions of the futuristic home – complete with the high-polished gallery-style spaces, the gleam of ultra-sleek stainless steel, and a minimal style that speaks volumes – and evolves them into a totally feasible home design. In keeping with modern technology,

Luxury Hidden Hillside Home in Carmel Valley, California with a grass-topped roof

Sitting comfortably on a grassy slope in Carmel Valley, California, House Ocho by Feldman Architects is surrounded by mature oak trees and spectacular views in every direction. The priority for the homeowners was a design that enhanced the surroundings – not something to outdo them – which was the driving force for architect Jonathan Feldman. This modern house seems to get swallowed up into the

Prefab Styrofoam Dome House - Futuristic Japanese design

"The newest building block in contemporary homes is Styrofoam, 'the fourth-generation building material' after wood, iron, and concrete," according to prefab home maker International Dome House Inc. This company, based in Japan, has developed a modern house design that's accompanied by a long list of benefits. International Dome House Inc. claims that the expanded polystyrene material includes

Luxury Modern Home in Denver, Colorado

Set in Montclair – one of Denver, Colorado’s most charming neighborhoods – this magnificent home offers the most in modern luxuries, from the ground up. The home facade features a striking combination of hardy paneling, steel, stone, glass and concrete that result in a house that’s equal in qualities of aesthetics, organics and livability – everything a home should be. The three-bedroom,

One-Of-A-Kind Spanish Style House Combines Form, Fashion, Function

Only in La-la Land could you find something so whimsical, so modern, so artistic that it blurs the line between house and art. Originally a 1917 Spanish style duplex, this one-of-a-kind, sculptural structure was drafted by artist and designer Fritz Haeg. The Bernardi Residence which calls Los Angeles, California “home” boasts artfully feminine curves and overhanging walls that shade the expansive

Modern, Sustainable House Goes for the Platinum - Marigardo House by Plumbob in Northern California

Like a phoenix, this magnificent sustainable house rose from the ashes of an area in Northern California previously ravaged by wildfire. Spanning 4,635 sq. ft. across two levels, the Marigardo House in Oakland boasts a unique facade finished with intricate design details hidden among the pair of overhanging roofs, warm wood paneling and a solid concrete base that holds it all together. In

California Contemporary Residence with an Old Vintage Feel

The Choy contemporary residence in Noe Valley, San Francisco, may be a renovation of a 1960s house, but it’s managed to retain a certain vintage feel amid the modernity. By removing many of the residence interior walls, and even replacing some exterior walls with windows, flooding every floor of this contemporary multi-tiered home with warm sunlight. Slim strips of ipe wood envelop this house,

Ultra-Modern Home Design in Tokyo - Futuristic Origami-Inspired House

Combining Japan’s art and architecture, this ultra-modern, origami-inspired house by architect Yasuhiro Yamashita of Atelier Takuto captures the essence of shape without any distractions from form. The ultra-contemporary and angled outline is devoid of details, apart from a few strategically placed windows that bring natural light to the interiors. An integrated car port sits tucked beneath this

Contemporary Ranch Style Home in Portugal Embraces Outdoor Living

This contemporary ranch style home, the Silva Ferreira House, set in Portugal’s picturesque countryside sits on a sunny slope that puts this home in the limelight. But it’s the home’s modern, minimalist architecture style that really sets it apart. Designed by Arquiprojecta, this simple ranch takes an orthogonal shape, enclosed by large panes of glass that invite nature in. Outdoor living areas

Wieler Modular Home – The Original Dwell Home by Resolution 4 Architecture

Setting the precedent for Wieler's forthcoming wave of fabulous prefabs, the modern and modular Wieler House #1, otherwise known as the Original Dwell Home, became an educational undertaking on the future of home building. Located in Pittsboro in Chatham County, North Carolina, this factory-made design by Resolution 4 Architecture takes the modular home to happy heights, from its origins on the

Contemporary Style House with a Rooftop Terrace in Mount Baker, Seattle

Boasting sweeping views of downtown Seattle from its 400-sq.-ft. rooftop terrace, Mount Baker House by pb Elemental Architecture embraces the outdoors in its warm, woody, nature-inspired contemporary design. The house strong vertical presence features a facade of windows wrapped in cedar, cement, concrete and marine plywood. Inside, the home’s 2,470-sq.-ft. of living space features four bedrooms,

Contemporary Prefab Cellophane House Exhibit at MoMA

It’s clear why the Cellophane House is garnering so much attention. Designed by the innovative architects at KieranTimberlake Associates and on display at New York’s Museum of Modern Art until October 20, 2008, this single-family, 1,800-sq.-ft., four-storey structure is much more than just a house. Based on the notion that a building is “nothing more than an assemblage of materials forming an

Eco-Friendly Mountain Cabin on Wildcat Ridge in Aspen - extreme design

Perilously perched at an elevation of 9,200 ft. in Aspen, Colorado, this mountain cabin design is extreme in every respect, from its location to its views and its look, both inside and out. According to Voorsanger Architects PC, this contemporary cabin design responds to its natural surroundings in three ways – the unique folded roof; an expansive rock wall the divides east wing and west; and the

Luxury Contemporary Home in Toronto, Canada, for sale

This magnificent contemporary home in Toronto, Canada, sits quietly in the upscale neighborhood known as the Bridlepath. This luxury and spacious design by home builder, architectural firm and design company TAS DesignBuild is a work of art in every aspect. The home’s 18,000 sq. ft. of open-concept living space is occupied by five bedrooms and 10 baths, so whether you enjoy entertaining large

Luxury "Cave" House by Architect Marcio Kogan

Layers of warm Brazilian hardwood, stone and concrete edge their way up Mirindiba House – one of the latest contemporary architectural artworks designed by Brazil’s Marcio Kogan. This luxury home low profile boasts covered and open living spaces, embracing the outdoors as an important component of the home’s plan. Large spans of glass form pillarless windows that open seamlessly into the outdoors

Innovative Bamboo House in Taiwan by ROEWUarchitecture

Like a gilded cage for the nature lover, this modern bamboo house sits in a dense urban district of Eastern Taiwan, where neighboring houses employ metal cages on windows and doors to address the issue of security. Fresh and forward-thinking UK-based ROWEUarchitecture created an innovative, intricate, sculptural bamboo enclosure that brings beauty to function. Sunlight passes between the bamboo

Mountain House Design in Valparaiso, Chile - Where Every Room Comes with a View

Now that is one sharp piece of work! Casa Altavista is a modern mountain house design by DA4 Architects that is daringly perched on a steep slope in Valparaiso, Chile. The sharply angular design creates two wing-like platforms that double the living space to include not just what's beneath the roof, but also on it. The rooftop terraces boast breathtaking views of the lush valley dropping down

Contemporary Weekend House - Nature-Inspired Japanese Design

Stage House in Karuizawa, Japan, was designed to blend in with its woody surroundings. Created by Takei Nabeshima Architects (TNA architects), this modern, nature-inspired weekend house boasts as its main attraction an expansive glass wall that dissolves the boundary between indoors and out, affording panoramic views of world outside. The interior holds a surprise – an open-concept, three-tiered

Stylish Sustainable House in San Francisco

Designed by John Lum Architecture Inc., Casa Verde is an example of contemporary eco-conscious living that is as easy on the eyes as it is on the environment, proving that eco-friendly living need spare no luxury. Nestled a block from Garfield Park in San Francisco, California, the architect took an existing structure in an infill neighborhood, and Greened it up with high-tech sustainable

Modern M House Designed for Privacy and Street Presence

“M” means many things in Almere, the Netherlands – modern, magnificent, Mark Koehler Architects and M House. The unique shape of this modern house design is as loved for its architectural interest and street presence as it is for the privacy it offers its residents. Designed by Amsterdam architect Marc Koehler, this unique home’s M shape also divides interiors in two defined wings. This modern

Exotic Luxury House in Toronto, Canada - a contemporary palace?

This palatial house on the outskirts of Toronto, Canada, is defined by its eclectic mix of sophistication, elegance and the exotic. This futuristic luxury house geometric silhouette features a circular wing to the left and right of the main entrance, with a large circular window front and center. Inside, the window creates a bright entrance foyer, leading into the light-filled living areas.

Modern Luxury Retreat in Sydney, Australia Suburb - ocean view house

Modeled after the famous Kaufman House in Palm Springs, California, this modern luxury retreat at the other end of the globe is garnering some attention of its own. The Walker House in the Sydney, Australia, suburb of Bayview, is currently on the market in the $10 million ballpark – a fair price for an architectural artwork. This stunning, sprawling combination of indoor and outdoor spaces comes

Contemporary Sustainable Waterfront Loft – Split Box in New Zealand

Nestled in New Zealand’s Kennedy Bay, the Split Box House by Morse Architects uses renewable and low-impact materials to create a light, two-storey contemporary loft overlooking the seaside. This sustainable waterfront home is much grander in scale than it appears, set in the foreground of these massive, lush peaks. Built of glass framed in wood and corrugated iron, this modern design features a

Alice-In-Wonderland-Inspired House in The Netherlands - modern minimalist design

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Villa Peet (aka The Rabbit House) in Lelystad, The Netherlands, is modern minimalism come to fruition. Designed by the forward-thinking architects of Amsterdam’s Studio Klink, the house simple, white facade is devoid of details, apart from its glass entrance. Inside, the house is bathed in white, aside from the matte black floors spilling throughout. As you cross

Flatpak Luxury Prefab House in Aspen, Colorado

FlatPak, the designer of this luxury prefab house in Aspen, Colorado, is really thinking outside the box in its approach to modern architecture. This innovative, prefab design spares no indulgence, taking custom home building to new heights. From its cool facade to the warm, woody interiors, this contemporary house is a reflection of its residents, because it’s designed by them (with the help of

Purion’s Innovations Living Room

Purion combines glass and wood to make a collection of amazing storage pieces. Shelving, bookcases, sideboards, and room dviders help to make up the Purion Innovations living room. Purion’s pieces can truly be called functional art.

Patterned glass adds a bit of fun to items, while the large size makes a grand statement in any room it is located. Products come in white lacquer, oak sand, and

Modern House Design Built of Eco-Friendly Radial Timber

Designed by Australia’s Graham Jones Design, Mt Martha modern house is built of radial timber, selected for its notable environmental and technical benefits. The secret is in the way the wood is cut. Waste not, want not, and radial sawing allows the highest return of timber per log. The timber is also cut from native trees, which reduces greenhouses gases related to transport of goods. In

Sustainable Reclaimed Barn House in Belgium

Recycling is among the simplest of eco-friendly actions, but when architect Rita Huys of the firm Buro II took on this modest approach to modern house design, the result is something quite spectacular by way of sustainable housing. Dubbed the Barn House for obvious reasons, this reclaimed Belgian barn boasts a traditional frame set in a contemporary glass and fully functional shutter facade,

Modern Wooden House – A Brazilian Beauty in Finland

Vila Isabella is a Brazilian beauty in Finland, and it’s this “opposites-attract” characteristic that offers this modern wooden house both its functional and fashionable attributes. With Hanko, Finland as both its location and inspiration, this natural design by Brasil Arquitetura surrounds the 330-sq.-ft. footprint in warm wood, reminiscent of a Scandinavian sauna. So with the first of the

Sustainable Home by Architect Jonathan Segal - Smart, Contemporary, Off the Power Grid

With an abandoned 7200-sq.-ft. lot, innovative ideas and great prospects for modern home design, architect and owner Jonathan Segal created The Prospect Residence – a magnificent sustainable home that embraces contemporary art forms and unusual notions of “home”. Segal’s house in La Jolla, California, takes shape as a space-efficient, energy-efficient and cost-efficient edifice. The U-shaped box

Fashionable, Factory-Made, Modern Prefab Home

The Wallace Creek prefab residence may be small, but these contemporary quarters certainly are sweet. Designed by Marmol Radziner Prefab, a spacious 1,500-sq.-ft. deck encircles this home’s 840-sq.-ft. interior which encompasses one bedroom, one bathroom and lots of innovative style. Built of seven prefabricated modules, this house makes the most of its surroundings – wherever you choose to call

Contemporary “California Cool” House by Belzberg Architects

The spectacular Brentwood Residence in Los Angeles combines two California traditions – contemporary architecture and alfresco living – in a 12,000-sq.-ft. space. Completed in 2007 by Belzberg Architects, this modern house design boasts a simple exterior of geometric lines and a crisp, white facade framing windows from the ground up. The perfectly manicured lawn abuts a stone patio and pool area

Prefab House Design - Space- and Cost-Efficient Joshua Tree House

Dubbed the Joshua Tree House, this wood-and-steel-clad contemporary cabin by Italy’s Hangar Prefab is a prime example of efficient use of space and a unique sense of style, wrapped up in a cost-efficient and stylish design. At 400 sq. ft., this modern home touts an awesome layout including two bedrooms, a kitchen, a couple of bathrooms and a living area. This prefab house boasts interiors

Contemporary Glass House Near West Point, New York

You know what they say about people who live in glass houses – they’re very lucky, at least in the case of this spectacular $5.5 million home in Cornwall on Hudson, New York. This magnificent, modern design boasts 4,500 sq. ft. of living space stretched across five levels, three bedrooms and 3.5 baths. But there’s much more to this contemporary glass house than meets the eye. Striking about this

Luxury Brazilian House by Architect Arthur Casas - the “Inside-Out” house

When designing a house for himself, Brazilian Architect Arthur Casas turned his approach to architecture inside-out with this unique luxury design that brings outdoors in and indoors out. This modern house in Iporanga, Brazil, is set amid lush forest, and features a Cumaru wood facade that’s broken up by 11-meter glass windows on each side of the house that, with a little push, slide open to

Dønning Community Building / JVA

Architects: Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL
Location: Kleppstad, Norway
Client: Dønning Youth Society
Start Date: July 2005
Completion Date: July 2006
Design Team: Einar Jarmund, Håkon Vigsnæs, Alessandra Kosberg, Stian Schjeldrup, Nikolaj Zamecznik
Site Area: 2,500 sqm
Constructed Area: 400 sqm
Photographs: Jarmund / Vigsnæs AS, John Stenersen


The old building for the Dønning Youth

Switch Building / nArchitects

Architect: nArchitects
Location: New York, USA
Project Year: 2004-2007
Design Team: Eric Bunge, Mimi Hoang (Partners); Daniela Zimmer (Project Architect), Jorge Pereira, Takuya Shinoda
Client: 109 Norfolk, LLC
Constructed Area: 1,328 sqm
Program: Art gallery on Ground & Cellar Floors & 5 condo apartments
Photographs: Frank Oudeman & nArchitects


Switch Building is a 7 storey apartment and art

Bank of Ireland HQ revamp in limbo

A planning application submitted in June to extend the Bank of Ireland HQ in Dublin hangs in the balance as 17 objections have been submitted to Dublin council. The HKR Architects design was submitted for the internal reconfiguration and extension of the three buildings of the Bank of Ireland HQ on Lower Baggott Street, but the existing building is considered an icon in the city.

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Extension and renovation of the Ljubljana City Museum / OFIS arhitekti

Architect: OFIS arhitektiLocation: Ljubljana, SloveniaDesign Year: 1998-2000Construction Year: 2000-2004Project leaders: Rok Oman & Špela VidečnikDesign Team: Rok Oman, Špela Videčnik, Rok Gerbec, Josip Konstantinovič, Karla Murovec, Damjan BradačCompetition Design Team: Rok Oman, Špela Videčnik, Lidija Dragišič, Marko ColoniClient: Mestni muzej LjubljanaConstructed Area: 2,650 sqm (existing

MAD Office: Rising House, Beijing

This is an IT professional‘s weekend house near the Great Wall of Beijing. The driving concept of this scheme is Folding Landscape. The down-slope site facing the hills and river makes it possible to exploit the contours. A continuous volume is being pulled up from the ground level and faces the natural landscape. A glass-enclosed living space is inserted in-between the volume and ground. The

Broadway Malyan Open New Offices in Shanghai

International architects Broadway Malyan, who were founded in the UK 50 years ago this April, have opened new offices in Shanghai and Singapore. The practice has also announced the move of its UAE based teams to new permanent premises in Abu Dhabi from where existing and new work in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Gulf States will be spearheaded. The three new offices are part of a long-term

Multi Family Housing by Taller 13 Arquitectos

Taller 13 Arquitectos (Elias Cattan + Patricio Guerrero) projected a multi family housing building located in central Cuauhtemoc neighborhood, Mexico City. The six storey building springs up from a rectangular lot with 8 living units: 3 duplex and 5 simplex with 5 different typologies. Natural lighting and ventilation were taken into account to maximize the interior comfort. Eco technologies

Planar House by Steven Holl Architects

This private residence, designed by Steven Holl Architects, is thought to be a part of the great 20th century contemporary art collection of the owners. Constructed of tilt-up concrete walls, the flat and rotated nature of the walls merges with the simple orthogonal requirements of the interiors for art. The house is a vessel for the art collection hidden behind a perforated sheet of Cot-Ten

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House and Office by DV Architekten

DV Architekten builded their studio-home in a plot with a big tree and decided to capture the shadows of the tree in the building facade, like a tattoo.The envelope of the building is made of translucent plastic panel reinforced with fiberglass “PRFV” of 5 mm thick. The graphics of the shadows have been designed from photos of the existing tree. The printed pattern is mounted on the panel, fixed

Amalia House, Austria by Grid architekten

” The Amalia House started life as a request for a humble holiday cottage. Briefed by their clients to create a holiday house on a family estate, Grid Architects ground the parameters down to create a simple low-budget structure that didn’t compromise on visual innovation. Containing just two bedrooms, one for adults, one for children, plus an additional sleeping space in the living room, the

Wooden House - Central Bohemia by Sporadical

” The house is situated at the highest point of the northwards slope of a former arboretum, with a total area of 1.57 ha. Both the location and size of the building were essentially formed by the structure of the original weekend house (part of the foundation of which was used for the new house) and the close proximity of a mature oak and fir tree.The wish of the investor was to create an

Countryside House / Benjamin Murua & Constanza Infante

Architects: Benjamín Murúa A. - Constanza Infante S.Locaction: Lo Prado, Curacaví, ChileEstructural Engineer: Luis Ignacio Correa P.Construction company: Carlos Torres U.Site Area: 3985 sqmConstructed Area: 415 sqmProject Year: 2006Construction Year: 2007-2008Photography: Cristóbal PalmaThe expansion and renovation project of the countryside house is located on the road to Cuesta Lo Prado, on

Impressive Storm Sewer System / Saitama, Japan

To avoid floodings on typhoon season, the city of Saitama in Japan features an impressive storm sewer system. Its construction started in 1992, and its composed by giant concrete silos (65m tall, 32m wide) connected by 6.4km of underground tunnels 50m below the surface. It also has a giant tank: 25.4m tall, 177m long and 78 wide, with 59 concrete columns. This impressive structure is opened for

J2 House / 3LHD

Architects: 3LHDLocation: Zagreb, CroatiaProject team: Saša Begović, Marko Dabrović, Silvije Novak, Tatjana Grozdanić Begović, Irena Mažer, Marin MikelićCollaborators: Paula Kukuljica, Lucija Staničić, Marija BabojelićProject: 2004Construction: 2005-2007Site area: 687 sqmGross floor area: 396 sqmFootprint: 159 sqmThis family house for a couple with children is located in the green residential

Temistocles 12 / JSª

Architects: JSª: Javier Sánchez - Juan Soler, Diana Elizalde, Angelica Soberanes, Enrique Salazar, Ana Luna, Alejandro ItaLocation: Temístocles 12, col. Polanco, Mexico D.F., MexicoProject year: 2006Client: Grupo PegasoStructure & Services: Hector Margain, Fernando ValdiviaContractor: Ménsula México S.A. de C.V.Architectural Supervision: Mariana UgaldeTechnical Supervision: Hugo MendozaAverage

Richmond Place House / Boyd Cody Architects

Architects: Boyd Cody Architects - Sinead Bourke, Dermot Boyd, Peter Cody, James Corbett, Ryan KennihanLocation: Rathmines, Dublin 6, IrelandProgramme: Residential HouseEngineer: John CaseySite Area: 121.5 sqmConstructued Area: 110 sqmBudget: 250,000 EURO (US $394,900)Design & Construction: 2004-2005External Materials: Brick, Satin Anodised Aluminium WindowsInterior Materials: White Oak,

Hong Luo Club House / MAD

Architects: MAD OfficeLocation: Beijing, ChinaConstruction year: 2006Constructed Area: 487.2 sqmInterior Area: 189.7 sqmProject Directors: Yansong Ma, Yosuke HayanoProject Architect: Florian PucherDesign team: Shen Jun, Christian Taubert, Marco Zuttioni, Yu KuiAssociate Architects & Engineers: IDEA Design StudioPhotographs: Shu HeThe expansion of Beijing city has intensively accelerated the

Valley House / Guilherme Machado Vaz

Architect: Guilherme Machado VazClient: Júlio Machado VazLocation: Vieira do Minho, PortugalProject: 1998 2002Construction: 2002 2005Consultants: SGPE, lda.Contractor: António Dias Ribeiro, Lda.Constructed Area: 350m2Budget: 250.000 EURO (US $386.200)Photographs: Leonardo FinottiAll the conception process of the Valley House starts with the Valley without the house, or either, with the

Rafael Arozarena High School / AMP Arquitectos, S.L.

Architects: AMP Arquitectos, S.L.Location: Lercaro Urbanization, La Orotava, SpainArchitecture team: Felipe Artengo Rufino, Fernando Martín Menis, José Mª Rodríguez Pastrana MalagónFurniture: Rafael Hernández Hernández, Andrés Pedreño VegaEngineering: Martín DíazStructure Engineering: ArcalContractor: Construcciones Rodríguez MesaClient: Consejería de Educación, Cultura y Deportes del Gobierno

Double House / Iodice Architetti

Architects: Iodice Architetti (Francesco Iodice, Giuseppe Iodice, Orsola Pezone, Marcello Silvestre)Location: Aversa, ItalyProgramme: Private ResidenceCollaborators: Donatello Diana, Stefano SembianteConstruction year: 2008This house is a sculptural object that lives in its relationship with light. Interaction perfect, calibrated, plastics between mass and generate a light directed by dense

Capitol Residence - Pb Elemental Architecture

Architects: Pb Elemental ArchitectureLocation: Seattle, Washington, USContractor: Lead ConstructionLandscape: Volz LandscapingInterior Design: Modern Dwelling, LLCConstructed Area: 1.688 sqft (156.8 sqm)Design Period: 60 daysConstruction year: 2008Photographs: Pb Elemental ArchitectureThe project includes 1688 sf of living space, one car garage, driveway, and green space on a small lot centered

Maximizing Green Space in Urban Infill

Moto Designshop recently finished schematics for this beautiful modern residence situated on Pine street in Philadelphia. The Grid House packs a highly efficient floorplan into tight quarters, maximizing daylighting and ventilation via an abundance of open green spaces. The entire front and back façades open to infuse interior spaces with fresh air while the home’s flowing floor plan ensures a

La Reserva by Sebastián Irarrázaval

This stunning prefab in Colina, Chile, is the work of Santiago-based architect Sebastián Irarrázaval. Despite its unique form, it is not meant as a custom design but rather a housing solution that can take shape repeatedly. Constructed of concrete, steel and timber, the 120 square meter structure (1290 sq ft) lives large with a simple geometric that is at ease with the surrounding landscape.

Vila Romana Residence / MMBB Arquitetos

Architects: MMBB Arquitetos
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Architects in charge: Fernando de Mello Franco, Marta Moreira, Milton Braga
Project team: Marina Sabino, Márcia Terazaki, Marina Acayaba, Rodrigo Brancher, Thiago Rolemberg
Client: Iran do Espirito Santo
Project year: 2004-2005
Construction year: 2005-2006
Site Area: 500 sqm
Constructued Area: 435 sqm
Budget: US $425,000
Structural Engineer:

Coal Fired Power Plant Turned “Eco-Dome” in London

There is nothing quite like a creative redux on a post industrial site. When done right, innovative reuse and repurposing of obsolete structures can set some pretty amazing examples for a sustainable future. One such model conversion is taking root in the newly unveiled plan for Battersea Power Station in London. Once a coal-fired electric plant (and defunct for near 25 years), this industrial

Sustainable Style in Venice, CA

The stunning 700 Palms Residence is a prime example of site-specific architecture. Designed by Steven Ehrlich Architects, the striking structure mixes raw industrial materials with a polished modern aesthetic, making it a monument to eponymous SoCal style and a sustainable marvel in its own right. Its breezy construction seamlessly integrates outdoor spaces with a flowing interior floor plan

Stunning New Terminal at Shenzen Bao’an International Airport

It’s not often that we get to talk about airports but there is a lot happening in the aviation industry. One landmark development is the proposed construction of a new terminal at Shenzen Bao’an International Airport in China. Positioned as a gateway to China and designed by architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas, the terminal will no doubt be a sleek transit destination. What has captured

Casa 11 Mujeres by Mathias Klotz

Casa 11 Mujeres by Mathias Klotz is build on a cliff-top near Santiago de Chile. The brief was to provide a second home laid out on three levels for a couple with eleven daughters, whose ages range from four to twenty, and to provide all services, a master bedroom and spaces for entertaining and guests. Divided in three floors, the house was built with bare concrete with wood floors, glass, and

Innovative Watertecture in the Dead Sea

In the Dead Sea region, control of water is a source of political friction and presents an ecological quandary that threatens the drinking supply for inhabitants. A research project from New York-based architect Phu Hoang Office seeks to address and solve these site specific issues with ‘No Man’s Land’, a series of artificial islands that would provide recreation, tourist attractions, renewable

Floating City for Climate Change Refugees

There are very few urban design solutions that address housing the inevitable tide of displaced people that could arise as oceans swell under global warming. Certainly none are as spectacular as this one. The Lilypad, by Vincent Callebaut, is a concept for a completely self-sufficient floating city intended to provide shelter for future climate change refugees. The intent of the concept itself is

Landscape House for an Ecologist

In 2006 the AIA set forth an architecture challenge to create ‘A House for an Ecologist’– a home base from which a US Fish and Wildlife Service Ecologist in Residence could live and conduct field research. Raphaelle and Alfredo Maul, of Maul Dwellings in San Sebastian, Spain, answered the call with The Landscape House - a site-sensitive, passive solar dwelling designed to fuse environmental

WALL HOUSE: Build Your Own With Customizable Kit!

One year ago we brought you the Wall House, an elegant small-scale home that challenges the concept of walls with its delaminated construction and a flexible shell that invokes a sky-blown kite or a pristinely unfurled sail. Now we’ve got exciting news for all those interested in the innovative structure: Frohn & Rojas Architects just launched a customizable kit that will let you build your own

New LEED Living in Greenwich Village

A new project in Greenwich Village is bringing a mix of modern luxury and green building to the historic West Village district. Architect William Pederson, with international real estate firm Hines, recently announced the design for One Jackson Square. With an eye-catching glass façade and a host of environmentally sound features, the new development will be Greenwich Village’s first

Solar Harvesting Textiles Energize ‘Soft House’

If architect Sheila Kennedy gets her way, textiles will soon be able to take the sun’s energy and turn it into electricity. Kennedy is an expert in the integration of solar cell technology in architecture. And, her team from KVA Matx has designed the Soft House, a structure that can create close to 16,000 watt-hours of electricity by transforming household curtains into flexible,

Empire Today

Just when I thought that everything is almost done.. I was so shocked to know that we are having changes with my Mother - in law’s renovated house. We are set to have granite tiles for the living room, because based on my experience, it maybe a little pricey than the ceramic tiles, it lasts longer , and when it comes to quality, i can attest to that. Not to mention, i love the effect of granite

Spiraling Calatrava Chicago Tower to be World’s 2nd tallest

Chicago’s city skyline is about to be graced by a stunning new super-structure that will rise above its shore like a helical seashell. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the 2000 foot Chicago Spire will be the world’s second tallest building upon its completion in 2011. The halcyon monolith is beautiful example of biomimicry, taking cues from the spiraling structure of the nautilus

Las Vegas CityCenter Set to Green Sin City

The sustainable buzz around CityCenter starts with the team. At the core of the design are some of our favorite green-minded architects including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Foster + Partners, and Rafael Vinoly. The developers have also employed hundreds of sustainability consultants to bring a whole systems approach to the project, and the tradesmen carrying out construction are educated in green

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Bela Cintra by Triptyque

I found another amazing bookcase, like the one I posted a few weeks ago, created for a private apartment in Sao Paulo by Brazilian firm Triptyque. The bookcase serves as bulkhead in this apartment, since it winds all the way through the whole place, serving as entertaiment system, bookshels, etc. Via io9

Planar House by Steven Holl Architects

This private residence, designed by Steven Holl Architects, is thought to be a part of the great 20th century contemporary art collection of the owners. Constructed of tilt-up concrete walls, the flat and rotated nature of the walls merges with the simple orthogonal requirements of the interiors for art. The house is a vessel for the art collection hidden behind a perforated sheet of Cot-Ten

Olivino Delicatessen Shop by Pierluigi Piu

Olivino is a delicatessen shop designed by Pierluigi Piu complementary to the Olivomare Restaurant, with which it shares the appealing aubergine colored shopfront. The shop is limited within 40 square meters room facing the public, were a staircase protected by a full height frame-less glazed partition leads to the storage located in the basement. The perimetrical wall, adjacent to the staircase

House and Office by DV Architekten

DV Architekten builded their studio-home in a plot with a big tree and decided to capture the shadows of the tree in the building facade, like a tattoo. The envelope of the building is made of translucent plastic panel reinforced with fiberglass “PRFV” of 5 mm thick. The graphics of the shadows have been designed from photos of the existing tree. The printed pattern is mounted on the panel,

CO2 Saver House / Peter Kuczia

Architect: Peter KucziaLocation: Lake Laka, PolandArea: 175sqmConstruction year: 2007Usage: Single family houseMaterials: Wood, Fibre cementUsing untreated larch wood and black fibre cement panels to optimise solar energy gain, this lake house in Poland is a pretty good example of how to be sustainable and respectful with the environment.This sustainable house - like a chameleon - blends with its

Guest House / AATA Associate Architects

Architects: Aata Associate ArchitectsLocation: Licancheu, Navidad, ChileClient: Mario Cerda SepulvedaArea: 26sqmConstruction start: 2005Completion: 2006Contractors: Carlos VidalMaterials: Straw bales, polycarbonate, woodBudget: 700 US$ / m2Photos: impulsando.com The assignment was consisting of a small cabin for visits. It was thought as for it spoils reason it was decided to do it in 2 levels,

Leon de Grief Library Park / Giancarlo Mazzanti

Architects: Giancarlo MazzantiLocation: La Ladera, Medellín, ColombiaConstructed Area: 6.800sqmConstruction year: 2007Services: Constructor AIA CONSTRUCTORESStructural Engineer: Sergio TobónMaterials: Concrete, Wood, GlassPhotos: Sergio Gómez The aim is to establish a project that enables the biggest amount of urban connections and the development of public spaces. To achieve this, there are

Slovenia’s Gorgeous Honeycomb Housing Complex

This stunning seaside structure bursts free from the all-too-frequently stale stock of public housing projects with its dynamic array of brightly shaded cells. Taking its cues from the modular honeycomb clusters of a beehive, the complex was constructed as a low-income residence for young families and couples in the industrial district of Izola on the Slovenian coast. The striking development

Pirihueico House / Alejandro Aravena

Alejandro Aravena was selected as one of the 20 essential young architects by Icon. Architects: Alejandro Aravena, Jorge Christie, Victor OddóLocation: Pirihueico lake, ChileBuilt Area: 350sqmConstruction start: 2003Completion: 2004Materials: Stone, Wood, GlassBudget: 1.000 US$ / m2Photos: Cristobal Palma We were asked to design a summer/winter house in a remote landscape in the most southern

Iconic Incineration Line in Denmark by Erick van Egeraat

Erick van Egeraat has won the international competition for the design of a new incineration line in Roskilde, Denmark for Kara/Noveren, a local waste management company. Due to its large scale, the incinerator is destined to become an outstanding structure in the wide and open landscape of the Roskilde area. After its completion in 2013, the facility will produce both electricity and heating

New LEED Living in Greenwich Village

A new project in Greenwich Village is bringing a mix of modern luxury and green building to the historic West Village district. Architect William Pederson, with international real estate firm Hines, recently announced the design for One Jackson Square. With an eye-catching glass façade and a host of environmentally sound features, the new development will be Greenwich Village’s first

Taka Tuka Land / Baupiloten

The Baupiloten are a group of students at the architectural faculty of the Berlin Technical University who carry out building projects under Susanne Hofmann’s guidance and supervision. They have completed their third project. It is already the second one for the client ASB Kinder.- and Jugendhilfe GmbH, Berlin. Within the scope of the refurbishment the Baupiloten created a completely new

Two residences in New York / Gage Clemenceau

While visiting Gage Clemenceau Architects we learned about their design process and research on building new forms through diverse design strategies that range from the use of automotive design software to a heavy reliance on robotic digital fabrication tools. This time we bring you two residences in New York by Gage Clemenceau - Mark Foster Gage & Marc Clemenceau Bailly.

Poli House / Pezo von Ellrichshausen

Architects: Pezo von EllrichshausenLocation: Coliumo peninsula, ChileClient: Poli House Cultural CenterArea: 180sqmSite Area: 10.000sqmConstruction start: 2004Completion: 2005Contractors: PvEStructural Engineer: Cecilia PobleteMaterials: Concrete, GlassBudget: 370 US$ / m2Photos: Cristobal Palma The work is located on the Coliumo peninsula, in a rural setting scarcely populated by farmers,

Oslo Opera House / Snohetta

Architects: SnohettaLocation: Bjørvika, Oslo, NorwayClient: Ministry of Church an Cultural AffairsArea: 38.500sqmConstruction start: 2004Completion: 2007Contractors: 55 contractsGeological Engineer: NGIStructural Engineer: Reinertsen Engineering ANSElectrical Engineer: Ingeniør Per Rasmussen ASTheatre Planning: Theatre Project ConsultantsAcoustics: Brekke Strand Akustikk, Arup AcousticArtists,

3LHD wins the Zamet Centre competition

3LHD is a croatian office that has developed some interesting houses, sports facilities and urban projects. And now they just won the private competition for the Zamet sports and community centre in Rijeka, Croatia. Rijeka is an industrial harbour city on the Adriatic Sea and the new complex will provide it with a new civic hub for both business people and the general public.From their press

Sports Hall Bale / 3LHD

Bale (Valle in Italian) is a small place in Istria with a population of 1000 people. The new sports hall is adjacent to the old school, and due to the size of the village itself where this building is the second largest after the church, it will also be used as a public facility for various social gatherings. The size of the building has been defined by the basket ball playground and modified by

Fairmont Designs

Bathrooms and kitchens can make or break a sale. Buyers coming in and seeing an outdated bathroom, especially one that isn’t spotlessly clean and shiny, will simply walk right back out. They’re also very personal spaces, and too much custom work will make a buyer feel like they could never be “at home” in the space, hardly a feeling you want in a bathroom! Spend your money wisely, and invest in

Herringbone Houses / Alison Brooks Architects

The Herringbone Houses are two 400sqm houses and integrated landscape located in a wooded back land site overlooking the South London Bowls Club for private developer Lyford Investments.Each open-plan house is composed of two continuous planes of herringbone timber and graphite render surfaces that form walls, floors, external decking and fences. These planes interlock and fold inward at the

Wall house / FAR frohn&rojas

Wall house innovates on house design, through a sustainable soft skin. This house was awarded the 2007 AR Emerging Awards and selected as one of the 2008 Record Houses by Architectural Record.With a limited budget, our office was asked to design a residence for a retired couple in one of the suburban areas that stretch out from the center of Santiago de Chile along the Pan-American Highway. We

Contrapunto Bookshop / Lipthay + Cohn + Contenla

Contrapunto, a Chilean book shop that specializes in architecture, design, art, photography and illustrated books, invited us to develop a new concept for their most recent store. The atmosphere, architecture and design should act as a support for the book world, and deliver a pleasant environment were the content and the aesthetics of the books were the main characters.The project should solve

4TREEHOUSE by Lukasz Kos

What is it about tree houses that we love so much? Their playfulness, the escapism they offer, and the platforms they provide into nature all come to mind. We have written about the 4Treehouse by Lukasz Kos before, but when we saw it again in this month’s Dwell, the gorgeous glowing image stopped us in our tracks. Posing as a Japanese lantern on stilts, Kos’ creation floats within the fir trees

To The Trees!

Treehouses have grown-up and are winning awards for excellence in design and innovation. If the idea of treehouse as family dwelling conjures up images of the Swiss Family Robinson, then prepare yourself for the following reinterpretations.In 2003 Lukasz Kos, a masters student at the University of Toronto's School of Architecture & Design, took honourable mention at the OAA awards for his Muskoka

Kinderstad / Sponge Architects & Rupali Gupta + IOU Architecture

The project “Kinderstad” (Dutch for “children’s city”) emanated from the Young Architects Competition of the Dutch National Board of Architects (BNA) together with the Ronald McDonald Children’s Foundation (Kinderfonds) in 2003. SPONGE ARCHITECTS & Rupali Gupta in cooperation with IOU ARCHITECTURE (Björn van Rheenen, Rupali Gupta and Roland Pouw) won the first prize and received at the same time

Prefab for Rooftops

Being a young New Yorker and realizing that I am never going to be able to buy property in New York has got me thinking about prefabs. Specifically about buying an inexpensive prefab house and sticking it on a rooftop. This seems particularly appropriate to the vertical landscape of Manhattan, where there is nowhere to go but up. Apparently wealthy Londoners are taking to the idea of rooftop

MICRO-MINI HOME

Inspired by the intimate scale of a Japanese tea house and the compact efficiency of a smart-car, students working on a joint project between the Technical University of Munich and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have come up with a tiny, transportable dwelling called the Micro-Compact Home (m-ch). The lightweight structure is only 2.65 m cubed (roughly 77 sq ft), but incorporates everything a

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iT HOUSE

“Can you see yourself in an iT house?”Linda Taalman, Alan Koch, and the iT house designers ask this question, examining what potential homeowners desire in a machine for living.Utilizing an aluminum frame structure manufactured by Bosch, the all glass house is constructed within an 8 week timeframe - from pouring the “Smart Slab” to appliance installation. Thoroughly designed to be an intelligent

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Marmol Radziner

Sustainable design and prefabrication are two of our central obsessions here at Inhabitat. So when they come together in one sleek package, we take note. Lest you think we have been ignoring or overlooking innovative LA-based design firm Marmol Radziner, think again. We were just waiting for the right moment…and since Sarah got a chance to see the firm at CA Boom last week, we decided the right

Luxury Colorado Homes in Evergreen, Conifer, Genesee, Morrison, and Golden.

Located in one of the last truly private, serene areas with an easy commute of the city. Located just 15 minutes to Golden, 35 minutes to downtown Denver, and 35 minutes to Boulder, this 5296 square foot home sits on 10.2 acres in a small, gated enclave. The unique architecture of this residence takes advantage of its dramatic setting with rooms oriented to maximize the panoramic views of Pikes

Zenkaya

We are really excited about the potential of Zenkaya, a great new prefab out of South Africa that has been making the rounds lately. Based on the idea of providing “a headache free process with cutting edge design,” Zenkaya literally references a Zen approach to housing (kaya meaning “home” in the vernacular South African language.)While some prefab designers prefer to have the final product

Buying a new Luxury homes

There are many important issues involved in buying a new home. Searching the best value for your family means evaluating your unique family needs and matching them to the numerous home choices. Imperial Legacy Homes is not only among the great builders, but we are the only great builder out there to match the qualities of exciting luxury homes with the economies of production home building. The

WeeHouse

Prefab Friday has been a great way to build up the Inhabitat prefab archive, giving us a weekly reason to look for new developments in the industry, or add in old favorites. The weeHouse from Alchemy Architects definitely fits into the latter category — already widely-known (and one of the few prefabs actually available for purchase!), this mini mansion is a gem among the super-tiny prefab set,

Luxury Homes In Bulgaria Mainly In Sofia And Varna

The residential markets in Sofia and Varna account for the bulk of luxury homes in Bulgaria while occasional listings in other cities are the exception rather than the rule reports Dnevnik. In many cases, the label 'luxury' is misleading because it is used to describe properties that offer basic amenities like parking and sports facilities which are considered standard in the rest of Europe.The

ECOSPACE GREEN GARDEN STUDIO

We’ve waxed lyrical about many a mini backyard prefab, (the FutureShed, the Modern Cabana, the MetroShed) but the EcoSpace Garden Studio really takes the cake. This stylish little prefab is green in almost every way: it is constructed from sustainably harvested cedar, employs eco-friendly materials throughout the structure and interior, and even comes outfitted with a pre-built green roof!

Phoenix Southeast Valley Luxury homes

Urban, rural, nightlife - it's all hereThe Southeast Valley is a diverse region where people of all ages feel at home, from college students at Arizona State University in Tempe to retirees in Apache Junction.The Southeast Valley borders some of Arizona's most scenic areas with the Superstition Mountains to the east and South Mountain Park to the south.Something is always happening in the

Living Homes

One of the most beautiful, flexible, and complex prefab systems we’ve covered in the last year is the Ray Kappe designed Living Home. For better and worse, it was covered this week in the LA Times by writer Christopher Hawthorne in the article “Such a deal?” Although he addressed several shortcomings that bother us about the current prefab industry, we can’t help but feel he cast a harsh light on

Breckenridge Luxury Home

The Breckenridge Luxury Home options are so breathtaking, you'll think you're looking in a magazine. If you're looking for the ultimate vacation home destination, Breckenridge has a number of Luxury Homes for you to consider. Luxury homes in Breckenridge include rustic log-cabins to scenic mountain villas. Whatever your style, you will find Breckenridge Luxury Homes to be unsurpassed any where on

Sustain miniHOME

We have covered the Sustain MiniHOME on Inhabitat before - but this is the first time we’ve gotten a real photographic look at the gorgeous eco-friendly prefab. We go on and on about how sick and tired we are of seeing prefab in renderings and models and never the real thing. Of late, of course, we’ve had a few, such as Living Homes and a small army of sheds. But when we feasted our eyes on the

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Trapanese House by Celoria Architects

The Trapanese house, designed by Celoria Archotects, starts with the idea of a main way that goes through the house connecting the road with the hill. The stairs are put in the centre, creating a hinge of rotation from which all the different spaces are organised on different levels. This double height void also connects the earth with the sky. The house is entirely cladded with polycarbonate

Rocio Romero’s LV Home

Many of our readers have commented lately that some of the recent prefab, modular, and kit housing projects that we have written about do not address real living - whether in the context of lifestyle, environment, or price. This week’s Prefab Friday is dedicated to you; your concerns are not lost on our ears! We easily agree that many of the projects we have profiled do not reflect the initial

Focus House in London by BERE Architects

Added to an end-of-terrace house in North London, Focus House is a delightful prefabricated eco-home for a family of five. Bere Architects, the firm behind the design, used PassivHaus principles to inform their process. The world’s leading energy efficiency standard, Passivhaus recognizes buildings that are so energy efficient all they need is a small electric heater. Focus House is a unique

Paris - Lighting Design from Celine Wright

Céline Wright is a Paris-based designer whose poetic lighting has become a classic in the modern Parisian interior. Each light is made by hand with blown glass and handmade paper, inspired by nature and Wright's childhood years in Tokyo.Suspended by nearly invisible wires, her lights float in the interior or outdoor space adding an ethereal touch to the landscape. For more about Céline Wright, go

Decorating the Family Room

Paul and Alison chose a sofa from the Potomac collection at Crate and Barrel.I’ve spent a lot of my spare time over the past several weeks trying to decide on furniture for the family room. My research has included: * Poring over every furniture catalog ever published — from Restoration Hardware (beautiful, but expensive) to West Elm (too modern) to J.C. Penney (a little too practical). * Surfing

Architecture Beyond Building

The 11th International Architecture Exhibition entitled Out There: Architecture Beyond Building, directed by Aaron Betsky and organized by La Biennale di Venezia presided over by Paolo Baratta, will take place in Venice from Sunday, September 14th to Sunday, November 23rd 2008. According to Aaron Betsky, six year director of the Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAI) in Rotterdam, and director

New Cross Gate by FCB Studios

” We were appointed to design this new sustainable living quarter following success in a competition sponsored by The New Deal for Communities, New Cross Gate. The brief was to provide health, educational, community, creative and performing arts facilities together with a new public square and housing.The winning scheme proposes 76 residential units surrounding a large public square planted with

Inteligent Kitchen Design Concept for the Future

As I’ve said in Contemporary Kitchen in Bamboo post in these days the kitchen has long since become a place where the boundaries between food preparation and everyday life dissolve. The kitchen is continuing its evolution into a natural part of people’s living areas. Now by following this trend Designboom hold a contest entitled “Kitchen is the heart of the home“, where 2980 designers from 102

Tail Lights

What do you do with truck tail lights which no longer work? Turn them into a chandelier! This innovative chandelier designed by Stuart Haygarth, a Berlin based artist, illustrator and lighting designer is just brilliant and I love the re-use & recycle concept being put into great works of design.

Greenhouse Building

When we think of greenhouses many of us imagine a pristine building of glass with endless trays of plants. But your greenhouse doesn’t have to be grand to bear produce and take a bite out of your grocery bill. Location, Location, Location Obviously, the greenhouse should be places where it cane get the most sunlight. In our hemisphere the best choice is directly south or on southeast side of your

Green-nomics

If you are thinking of making some eco-conscious changes to your home but would like to weigh the cost benefit there is a great site devoted to spelling out the pay back of going green. Green and Save saves your money and the planet one home at a time.