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Contemporary House in Seattle Merges Chic Style with

Cool Quirks
The juxtaposition of sleek, contemporary house architecture beside odd and quirky
elements is what calls attention to this one-of-a-kind house in Queen Anne neighborhood
in Seattle. Architect Jim Burton of Blip Design came at this two-storey home remodel
with a two-pronged approach, and an affinity for two very different genres. Chic and
funky come together to play off each other, highlighting the other’s best features.
Meticulous stone bricks meet a vibrant wood facade that almost glows in comparison. A
flat roof is met by a pair of wild, upturned wings that top the funky side of this modern
home. A lushly landscaped garden flanks each side of a stairway that leads up to the
window-clad house. Judging by the bold exterior design, this 4,322-sq.-ft. design delivers
on its unspoken promise of modern interiors, which are clean and contemporary by
design. The four-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom design is currently listed on the market at a
price of $2.4 million. Visit Queen Anne Modern for details. Blip Design.
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Modern Twist on Simple Box House in Spain - Thinking

Outside the Box
Life in a box is pretty sweet if your box is anything like this ultra modern house designed
by the architects at Murado & Elvira. Espejo House located in Badajoz, Spain, puts a
contemporary twist on a basic rectangular residence, incorporating rounded corners and a
sleek, metal-clad envelope that lends the structure a look of clean simplicity. Butting up
against the cool metal, sliding doors of rustic pine act as shutters, and can be completely
opened or closed, depending on your mood or the weather on any given day. On further
exploration of this cool design, white is a major player in its interior design. Vivid
punches of color come in unexpected places – the turquoise bathroom, and the stop-dead-
in-your-tracks red kitchen. Murado & Elvira
via Coolboom
photo credit: Miguel de Guzmán
Contemporary Sea-Side House - the Salt House

The Salt House by the architects at Alison Brooks Associates Ltd. is a modern sea-side
residential retreat boasting a tradition of “beach house” construction with a uniquely
modern twist. The two-storey home, located at Maldon in England, is clad in a
weathered-looking wood, lending it an authentic “salty” appeal. The 3,500-sq.-ft. house is
a three-bedroom, three-bathroom design that enjoys a contemporary open-concept
interior layout. The main floor features floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious, column-
free layout that opens onto a central atrium. At the heart of the design, a modern twisting
staircase leads upstairs to the second living area, where walls of windows flood the home
with natural light. Alison Brooks Associates Ltd.
via World Architecture News
Modern Mountain Chalet in Colorado - Winter

Wonderland by architect Michael P. Johnson
If you’re not a skier, you will be after checking out this modern mountain chalet by
Arizona-based architect Michael P. Johnson. The cozy yet contemporary Hiller
Residence in Winter Park, Colorado, truly is a wonderland of awesome architectural
ability with and a sleek, sophisticated style. This two-storey 1,948-sq.-ft. house sits
perched on a steep slope, overhanging the ravine below. The ground level houses the
grand entry, a den and the master bedrooms, while the upper level is devoted to
showcasing the surrounding views. Upstairs you’ll find the living room, dining room and
kitchen, encircled in floor-to-ceiling windows. Interiors boast rich, dramatic finishes.
Warm lacquered woods, large-format porcelain tile, and urbane appointments finish this
rustic space in modern style. Michael P. Johnson
via Contemporist
Cutting-Edge Modernist Style House in Brisbane,

Australia
Up on the auction block is this stunning, modernist style house in Highgate Hill, a suburb
of Brisbane, Australia. This beautiful 4,617-sq.-ft., four-bedroom, two-bathroom house is
a rare find indeed, boasting a modern blend of art and architecture, glass, steel and stone.
The visually stunning exterior sets the stage for the imaginative, light-filled interiors. All
bedrooms are located on the main level, accessed by a floating wooden staircase. The
master bedroom overlooks the stunning deck and outdoor pool. Upstairs, a large den and
dining room are enclosed in large windows that allow for panoramic views of the
breathtaking city skyline. Interiors are simple and sophisticated, featuring a largely while
palette. A spacious kitchen connects the living and dining areas and features an oversized
island, stainless-steel cabinetry and coordinating built-in appliances. This contemporary
house will be on auction on October 30. Visit Judy Goodger for details.
Art and Architecture Come Home to Contemporary

ArtScreen Box House in Ghent, New York
It’s the art and the architecture that characterize the contemporary ArtScreen Box house
in New York’s Hudson Valley. Designed by FT Architecture + Interiors, this modern,
innovative home showcases a striking photograph by artist Joni Sternbach, transforming
the home’s facade into a collection of waves, peacefully trapped in time. This
architecturally scaled photo, which is printed on woven vinyl mesh, drapes the home’s
second-floor studio space – windows and all – transforming any harsh light into a
soothing glow. From the inside, it’s as though sunlight is streaming in through the water’s
surface. Interiors are exactly what you’d expect from a house with waves lapping at its
exterior. A clean and minimalist style enhances the modernity of the home. The base of
this 1,500-fq.-ft. home’s lower level sits softly embedded in the eight-ft. slope of the hill.
FT Architecture + Interiors.
Repurposed Water Tower, Now a Modern House in

Belgium
This converted water tower house is recycling at its best. Designed by architect Jo
Crepain of Crepain Binst Architecture, Moereels House represents a wonderful use of the
existing to create something new, unique and totally modern. Located in Brasschaat,
Belgium, the original concrete tower lends this conversion an authentic, industrial look.
Surrounding the tower are U-shaped glass panels on three sides, and shallow balconies on
the fourth. Around the tower’s base is a 20-ft.-high entrance level, which welcomes
residents and visitors into the contemporary interiors housed within the tower itself. A
series of steel staircases connect the various levels within the tower, which is lit up by
out-of-this-world fluorescent lamps visible through the forest at dark. Crepain Binst
Architecture
via Cool Boom via Materialicious
Ultra-Modern Concrete House in Yokohama, Japan

Designed by Japan’s Torafu Architects, this massive modern structure of concrete boasts
a hard exterior edge, which is accentuated by sharp angles and little detail. But on the
inside, this home tells quite a different tale. Located in Yokohama, Japan, this modern
single-family, single-storey house has become a local landmark among its more
traditional neighbors. It’s characterized by its unusual shape, which features three
projections, pointing upward and topped by skylights. Interiors are unexpectedly sleek
and contemporary, taking the same odd shape as dictated by the home’s overall form. The
result is interior rooms with folded walls and ceilings. Furniture largely consists of build-
ins to maximize on every inch of interior living space. Torafu Architects.
Modern “Little White House” in Albert Park, Australia

... with traditional Victorian look
Looks can be deceiving, and they certainly are in the case of this contemporary house in
Albert Park, Australia. What resembles a traditional Victorian cottage from the outside
(white picket fence and all!) invites guests into its cool and clean minimalist interiors,
and an ultra-modern addition at the rear. George Residence, designed by architect Matt
Gibson, sits on a narrow plot. This is what gives the house its unique character. The home
is built surrounding two central courtyards with three building components. A wooden
deck offers an uninterrupted runway leading through the home’s elongated layout,
creating continuity between the indoor and outdoor living spaces. Matt Gibson.
Futuristic Vision of Sustainable Living – Easy Domes

Becoming an Easy Choice
The brainchild of Danish Architect Kari Thomsen and Engineer Ole Vanggaard, Easy
Domes are a contemporary prefab home design with two ambitions – easy assembly and
low energy. One short day can yield this totally functional and ultimately unique house.
Originally built in 1992 for the Greenland Society of The Faroah Islands, Easy Domes
are now available in a variety of configurations that include the 160-ft. Nature Dome, the
250-ft. Tuft Dome (pictured), the Duo Dome and Family Houses ranging from 500 to
2,200 ft., and the Cultural Dome at 1,000 ft. Composed of a single dome or a series, Easy
Domes are all founded on the “icosahedron” shape, a collection hexagonal panels
arranged to offer a layout maximizing interior living space. This futuristic design offers
does not compromise the comforts of home, offering a two-storey layout complete with a
living room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms. Another modern twist on the
traditional is that these homes are built using eco-friendly materials and methods. The
design is vented on the exterior, and insulated with wood and flax. A green roof tops off
these homes, complemented by solar roof panels, a wind turbine and other methods to
harvest alternative forms of energy. Easy Domes
Prefab House Design in Maryland - Stunning, Stilted,

Sustainable Loblolly by Kieran Timberlake Architects
As far as prefabs go, this design has a heightened sense of space. Set on stilts, Loblolly
House by Kieran Timberlake Architects has a minimal footprint, and in turn, maximum
impact. Located on Taylors Island, a barrier island off the coast of Maryland, this modern
house blends nature and architecture in what could well be the future of prefabricated
homes. The 2,200-sq.-ft. house is based on a more efficient building method. Thousands
of “building blocks” that make up the house were fabricated off-site, and pieced together
on location in less than six weeks. The unique home boasts a facade that “flips” open to
reveal the outdoors, allowing passive cooling. Alternately, the home can be closed up to
channel the sun’s energy for off-the-grid heat. Another sustainable feature of the house is
in its simple construction – and deconstruction. The home’s many parts are designed to
disassemble with ease, allowing for repairs, alterations, reclaiming and recycling without
harsh environmental impacts. Kieran Timberlake Architects
Futuristic Spaceship-Inspired House Combines

Technology and Nature in Frankfurt, Germany
It looks like a vision from a sci-fi flick, not something you'd expect to find in Frankfurt’s
countryside. But Meixner Schlüter Wendt Architekten has brought its futuristic vision to
fruition in this quaint German location. This modern, residential design blends
technology and nature with stunning results. For these innovative architects, House F was
all about creating a contemporary home that would ease itself into its hilly landscape. Set
among the rolling slopes, the home’s modern, steeply pitched roof is clad in sheet metal,
and resembles a machine in its form and finish. The roof seems to hover, set atop a glass-
enclosed main floor. The ground floor of this unique house is quite literally a “ground”
floor, submerged beneath the grassy lay of the land. Meixner Schlüter Wendt
Architekten.
Modern Residential House Design in Australia, by

Chenchow Little Architects - Szirtes has a tree within
This small but sweet residential design in Australia is inspired by practicality, with a
twist. Sitting atop a small footprint, the modern Szirtes House, created by Chenchow
Little Architects, is enclosed in an aesthetic armor that provides privacy from the outside.
But at its heart lies a haven – a tree within an enclosed outdoor courtyard – which is the
centerpiece of this contemporary home’s ultra-innovative layout. Floor-to-ceilings
sliding-glass doors open onto this inner sanctum. Inside, each room offers a piece of this
curious light-filled box, which beams through the center of this house with natural light
and an unexpected taste of the outdoors. Chenchow Little
via Design Milk
Passive Cooling and Local Building Materials for the

Palmyra Palm House in India
With more than 800 uses for the Palmyra Palm tree, Indian-born architect Bijoy Jain of
Studio Mumbai has come up with number 801, making it the centerpiece of his
contemporary, eco-friendly and fashionably functional modern house design. The
Palmyra House rests on a coconut plantation in eastern India’s coastal town of Alibaug,
on the outskirts of Mumbai. A short drive to the city puts this resort-inspired beach house
within easy reach of urban amenities, but just far enough to enjoy peace and privacy. This
waterfront home’s exotic location lends a distinct flavor to its luxurious look and
authentic feel. Built of locally sourced Palmyra wood, the innovative louvered design is
naturally ventilated and shaded, making it a sound sustainable choice for this tropical
climate. The house encompasses 3,000 sq. ft. within a pair of structures that are separated
by a 25-ft. wide courtyard. Studio Mumbai
via Architectural Record
Thoughtful T House Design Overlooking San Francisco

This modern house on the hill suits its surroundings to a T. The innovative architects at
Ogrydziak/Prillinger had a few considerations in their plans for T House in San
Francisco, California. The thoughtful T shape design maximizes on the breathtaking view
and the available usable land, without obstructing the view enjoyed by neighboring
homes. T House sits embedded in the steep hillside, offering a low profile when viewed
from the top. But as the slope drops deeper and deeper, the house rises out from the
hillside and overhangs the magnificent valley. The T shape allows for plenty of private
yard space, flanking the home with two courtyards at its sides, and a large open space at
the rear. Inside, the home boasts contemporary finishes and a sleek style that’s warmly
offset by wood floors and ceilings, exposed beams and columns, and large windows to
frame the endless views where city meets sky. Ogrydziak/Prillinger
via Contemporist
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Desert House in Albuquerque by Modern Architect

Antoine Predock
Bringing a bit of the Wild, Wild West to Albuquerque’s West Mesa, the Mesa House by
architect Antoine Predock embraces its surroundings – the sand, the sun, the dusty orange
horizon – and brings elements of the environment into its architecture and interior style.
A grand stairway leads visitors up to the sheltered courtyard, providing a warm welcome
to this contemporary desert house. This modern design boasts a three-tiered vertical floor
plan, which leads you from the ground-level garage, through to the raised living area, and
up to the master suite topping this stylish abode. Interiors echo with a warm, rustic
aesthetic, where comfort is king. An oddly urban fireplace – simple, geometric and very
minimalist – becomes a natural focal point for lounging and storytelling. Bi-level terraces
extent living space to the outdoors, perfect for entertaining or stealing a moment along
with the sunset. Antoine Predock Architect.
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Sustainable House Design of the Future - Canada

Contemporary Canuhome
Shaped like a canoe and indicative of what "u can do" for the environment, the
Canuhome prefabricated house design offers peek into the future of sustainable home
building. The 850-sq.-ft. traveling exhibit includes a kitchen, dining room, living room,
bathroom and bedroom, all designed and built with eco-friendly features for urban living.
The futuristic design is brought to you by a partnership between Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation (CMHC), George Brown College's Institute Without Boundaries
(IwB) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), among others. Architecture by IwB
incorporates eco initiatives like CMHC’s Equilibrium, HealthyHousing and Flexhousing
initiatives; Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood products; and adheres to
stringent LEED standards. The result is a feasible housing option that’s adaptable and
cost-efficient, with improved indoor air and environment quality, and reduced
consumption of energy, water and resources. The model aims to illustrate that sustainable
living doesn’t have to compromise on fashion or function. Canuhome.
Modern Residential Architecture in Germany -

Dupli.Casa futuristic design
For a taste of modern residential architecture with a twist, Dupli.Casa in Ludwigsburg,
Germany, is the contemporary design for you. Originally built in 1984, modern architect
Jurgen Mayer H revised and renewed the “twisted” footprint for this gorgeous futuristic
villa. Unique about this contemporary architecture is its unlikely, yet completely logical
source of inspiration. According to the architect, “The new building echoes the ‘family
archeology’ by duplication and rotation.” The layering of levels and living spaces results
is a semi-public interior space sandwiched between upper and lower private areas. The
imaginative floor plan also allows for easy integration of outdoor living into interior
living areas via a series of terraces and patios. Jurgen Mayer H
via Archinect
Modern Hillside Home Design by Johnston Marklee

Architects Overlooking Santa Monica Canyon
The contemporary Hill House rises as a shard among the rocks of this Los Angeles,
California hillside. Enjoying picture-perfect views of Santa Monica Canyon, this modern
home designed by Johnston Marklee Architects boasts a bold shape that cooperates with
the complex landscape, with stunning results. Set on an irregular, uneven and steeply
sloped plot of land, the architect developed an equally irregular house with an obscure
roofline and oblique walls, all in white except for the deep-set windows stretching across
the facade. The wide windows frame the breathtaking views, while flooding interiors
with natural light, revealing a modern, minimalist style. Living areas are predominantly
white, with cool stone playing against warm woods in rich finishes. A cool upper loft
area, enclosed in a barely-there glass balcony, overlooks the open-concept living area
below, and beyond that, the lush valley is visible from virtually any angle in the home.
Johnston Marklee Architects
via Contemporist
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 – the exterior, interior, and of
course, the unique vertical garden and large rooftop terrace. The facade incorporates
brick work for visual interest as well as to accommodate growing greenery. Interiors are
bright with natural light. The contemporary layout features a main floor housing three
bedrooms, a bathroom, a powder room and a large multi-purpose space. Upstairs, a
kitchen, dining area and large living area offer views of the surrounding city and garden
just outside the expansive windows. Marc Koehler Architects.
Modern Industrial Design House in Japan Blends

Contemporary Fashion and Function
Japanese Architect Koji Tsutsui has designed this modern house in Tokyo, Japan, for an
industrial designer, with a distinctly industrial edge. At the outset, it was required that the
house work with the client’s own sentiments towards the fashion and function of design.
In addition, the list of must-haves included a studio that opens to the outdoors; a study
with a view of the car; a separate guest wing; and a living area that would also act as a
showroom for the would-be homeowner’s industrial art. And thus aptly named Industrial
Design House was planned with a living/dining area and gallery at its core, featuring a
bare white backdrop and tall ceilings that invite the flood of natural light. The remainder
of the house is much of the same, with bright, spacious rooms with a modern, minimalist
appeal. Each room provides its own individual feel and function, but they are all
interwoven via the basic elements of architecture – “floor, wall, ceiling, stairs, void and
openings,” according to Best House Design. Koji Tsutsui Architect & Associates
via Best House 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 the home’s main hub – the
kitchen. A sloping roof invites visitors to revel in the breathtaking view that is the sea.
One elevation takes on a semi-circular form, while facing south is a fully-glazed facade
overlooks the Channel. The architect used FSC-certified wood where possible, making it
a sustainable choice. Adding to the eco-friendly appeal, this modern house design also
incorporates passive solar power, cross ventilation and wind turbines as a source of
natural heating, cooling and off-the-grid power. Simon Conder.
Read the full article by Graham Bizley for Building Design magazine.
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Modern House in Brazil - Earth, Air and Water Come

Together in Osler House
Osler modern house, located in Brasilia, Brazil, is a 2,906-sq.-ft. balancing act of earth,
wind and water. Architect Marcio Kogan precariously perched an airy, glass-enclosed
volume perpendicularly atop a natural wood-clad base, and stretching across a luxurious
lap pool below. The deck surrounding the pool echoes the richly finished wood panels
that cover the main level and slide apart to reveal some strategically placed windows and
doorways. A warm glow invites visitors into cozy yet clean and contemporary interiors –
simple and down to the detail. A modern floating wooden staircase climbs up the wall
and leads to the upper glass level, where the panoramic views of the rooftop patio, the
sprawling 8,578-sq.-ft. grounds and the horizon beyond, are the center of attention.
Marcio Kogan
via Arch Daily
Cool Contemporary Cubes Take Shape in Japan, by
Endoh Design
When it comes to artistic impressions, this is one case where it’s really hip to be square.
The Natural Cube House by Japanese architects Endoh Design boasts a unique facade of
reinforced concrete on a 2,900-sq.-ft. site. The basic cube shape is enhanced with modern
steel panels and uniquely uneven walls that create windows in a most nontraditional and
unexpected way. As expected from the exterior design, the home’s interior continues on a
path of modern minimalism, almost clinical with its white-on-white palette that’s colored
only by bold blasts of orange on the ceiling and walls. A barely-there exterior accent, the
irregular walls create a contemporary focal point of the interiors, casting an artistic light
treatment that flows in through the slits in the walls. Endoh Design.
Luxury Thai Beach House

One look at this Thai Beach House, the Samujana Villas, and you’ll know you’re home.
This collection of 26 exotic, private island homes on Thailand Koh Samui is inspired by
the luxurious resort lifestyle most only dream about. Overlooking the beach about 300 ft.
below, Gfab Architects has designed these contemporary cliff-top villas with each
approximately 4,843 sq. ft. of living space that blends the indoor and outdoors
seamlessly. The elevations boast a tiered plan integrating sliding glass walls than open
onto sun-soaked decks off of each floor. A “top down” entrance opens the home’s foyer
to the outdoors, while transforming the rooftop reflecting pool into an infinity pool.
Inside, four bedrooms, indulgent ensuites and an overall laid-back island attitude are key.
Interiors are designed as contemporary, cool lounging areas that, like the infinity pools
above, seem to hang over the edge endlessly. Gfab Architects
via Contemporist
Costa Rica Beachfront Home Inspires a Writer and
Modern Architecture Lovers
Built using traditional techniques with a modern slant on architecture, Gianni Botsford of
GB Architects built this spectacular beachfront home for his father, a writer with an
eclectic taste for fine details and finishes. The contemporary house in Cahuita, Costa
Rica, boasts no vertical walls to uphold its prominent roof, creating a unique silhouette
among the trees. Beneath the roof, the main living space is a large library housing one
floor-to-ceiling wall of built-in bookshelves and another of glass. Books, a writing desk
and a grand piano fill this inspiring space. An outdoor walkway leads into another
pavilion that houses the sleeping and bathing quarters. GB Architects
via Arch Daily
The Sweetest Suite in Lower Manhattan, Where Nature

Meets Modern Architecture
An experiment in the integration of nature and architecture, this ultra-modern penthouse
yields some stylish results. In the hands of a couple of innovative Yale professors –
architect Joel Sanders and landscape architect Diana Balmori – the 3,100-sq.-ft. suite in
Lower Manhattan boasts a spectacular rooftop garden (complete with an outdoor shower)
that blankets a set of stairs leading inside. But nature doesn’t stop at the front door –
interiors are brimming with lush plantings and an impressive irrigation system. The
master bathroom showcases 50 sq. ft. of vertical plantings that conceal drip irrigation
tubes, transforming the design into a living, breathing environment. Warm, natural woods
finish the modern interiors – a naturally perfect complement to the lush plants both inside
and out.
For details visit The New York Times
Sustainable Tree House Actually Hugs Trees

From the pages of building and architecture website BD, London, this modern residential
design is a tree house by all accounts – built from trees, built among trees. With an
£800,000 grant to construct in a conservation area of west Beaminster, Dorset UK,
Western Design Architects have planned this sustainable home with recycled timber, a
Green roof and a ground-source heat pump. The contemporary 3,875-sq.-ft. house is
comprised of three pods, each approximately five ft. off the ground. And while these
pods are not actually secured to the trees that dot the surrounding landscape, the
magnificent oaks will pierce through the terraces of the home. "While not physically
bolted to the surrounding oak trees which are protected by a tree preservation order, the
oaks will penetrate each terrace so 'you can hug a tree if you want to,'" according to the
architect, reports BD. Inside, the main pod houses the kitchen, dining and living areas,
and is connected to the neighboring two pods which accommodate the bedrooms. The
start for construction is slated for spring 2009. Western Design Architects
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Contemporary Dialogue House in Arizona Desert

Speaks Volumes
The Arizona desert is a hotspot for modern architecture. Dialogue House, designed by
Wendell Burnette Architects, offers a unique balance of light, materials, styles and
volumes facing opposite directions. The lower level of the home features the main living
areas, and faces towards downtown Phoenix. Perched atop the main level, the upper
volume of this contemporary home boasts a work studio and occupies the north-west
corner of the property. After sunset, this upper level of the home appears as a floating box
of light. This modern oasis in the desert includes a luxurious pool and an enclosed
outdoor living area. On the other side of the floor-to-ceiling windows, the grand living
spaces include all the usual suspects plus a den, three bedrooms and a loft-like master
suite. Wendell Burnette Architects
via Contemporist
Swedish Sauna House - Spa-Inspired

The luxurious Mill House by architect Gert Wingardh is a gleaming gem of glass and
wood, hidden quietly in its rural setting of Southern Sweden. In true Swedish tradition,
this rustic yet refined design is “a manifestation of the ritual of sauna and sunbathing,”
according to the architect – an age-old practice so loved, that the designer was compelled
to incorporate living space into the spa-inspired structure. Enclosed in floor-to-ceiling
glass with extensive woodwork both inside and out, the home boasts a warm appeal when
regarded from the inside and out, and is surrounded by a cool pool for dipping after a
good, hot steam. Gert Wingardh
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Underground House by EM2N

How does one accommodate a growing family and a much-needed home extension
without going to the trouble of getting neighbors’ permission? AThe architects at EM2N
found their answer underground. Haus Gross in Greifensee, Switzerland, looks like a
typical house by all accounts. But this modern and inventive design proves that looks can
be deceiving. This understated, low-profile house holds a buried treasure in the form of
an underground living space. The 721-sq.-ft. sub-grade home addition includes two
sunken open-air courtyards leading into the three children’s bedrooms, a bathroom and a
state-of-the-art home theater for private film screenings. A two-storey glazed façade lets
light flood every corner, above ground and below. And while you’d think this design
would mean a lot of stair climbing, the architects let their fun side out to play in this
funky design, incorporating a slide to take the kids from the upper ground level down the
slope and to the lower deck, which leads inside. EM2N.
A Reflection of Modern Thinking in Glass-and-Mirror

Villa 1 House Design
And the Dutch Design Award for “Best Private Interior Design” goes to Villa 1, the
architectural dichotomy designed by Powerhouse Company and completed in 2007. This
modern design is sleek, polish, and commands attention among its wooded surroundings
in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The architects did a 50/50 number of this futuristic design,
with 240m2 of the home’s volume above ground, and the other 240m2 nestled below
grade. Like its physical placement, the upper portion of the house is light, boasting a
glass-box enclosure that’s bathed in bright, natural light. The lower level of the home
takes on what the architects call a “medieval” persona where the living areas are cave-
like – “carved out of a mass.” Interiors are finishes with barely-there glass, mirrors and
ultra-polished woods that are the picture of perfection as curved walls and closets, and
pristine white walls and floors. Powerhouse Company.
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 staircase that allows the spill of natural light into
the whole of the home. Throughout the house, thoughtfully placed skylights and windows
light up corners and crannies, and unique architectural details like art niches. Two
balconies and an intimate courtyard at the center of this design embrace outdoor living.
Pb Elemental Architecture.
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 vertical presence makes a bold statement.
Thoughtfully placed windows break up the woody facade while flooding interiors with
natural light. Interiors, like the home’s exterior, are finished in rich and refined woods.
Walls are minimal. A central staircase is the home’s centerpiece awash with warm
sunlight. Three bedrooms, a master suite and a “lower-level accessory dwelling”
complete this spectacular home design. Pb Elemental Architecture.
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 house facing towards the
cemetery allows light to spill into every corner inside; while the street side of the home
boasts a combination black granite, glass and steel. The design is also distinctive for the
architect’s innovative incorporation of the outdoors into indoor spaces, the expansive
windows being the most obvious. As one passes through the house, the ceiling opens up
to reveal an open sky above the top-floor kitchen which is covered with a sliding glass
skylight. Below, in the home’s four storeys, spacious living rooms, bedrooms, and
gracious entertaining areas are the mark of a truly grand home. The outdoors make their
way in through multiple balconies. Individual interior living areas are united through the
glass floors, wall panels and frameless doors. Eldridge Smerin
via Dezeen
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 bright-white slabs, while interiors are
cleanly contemporary with a minimalist feel that follows the sharp angles of a distinctive
roofline. The home’s unconventional entrance welcomes you into an open hallway that
leads through the house and out the opposite end. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring you
back to nature, revealing a splendid view of earth and trees. Curiosity Inc.
Exotic Modern Home in the South of Chile

It’s something you might expect to see in a lakeside city in the south of Chile. The exotic,
unyielding essence of this modern home by Beals Architects boasts two competing
volumes, parallel in both position and presence, and working their way through the
immediate forest, Lake Rupanco and an endless sky. With an exterior of pine treated with
a black sealer, this modern design pays tribute to the grandeur of the trees that surround
it. Picture windows neatly frame the breathtaking views while flooding interiors with soft
sunlight. But the home’s overall rustic character is complemented by the fine,
contemporary details. Rich, untreated, warmly lit manio and ulmu wood is a natural
highlight of interiors, covering the floors, walls and ceilings; flowing from the entrance,
through the kitchen, hallways, a lounge, the dining room and office, and full circle back,
outside to the terrace. A modern floating staircase leads upstairs, where at the rear of each
volume is a bedroom, connected to its counterpart via a glassed-in hallway. Following the
sloping landscape, the home narrows and ends each volume with an observatory open to
the magnificent view. Beals Architects
via Plataforma Arquitectura
Luxury Wooden House Among the Trees of Rural

Seattle
When architect Nils Finne of Seattle-based Finne Architects conceived this contemporary
residential design, he had an artful vision of wood and windows intermingling with
nature in the Seattle suburb of Redmond. The delicate design offers intricacies imagined
impossible in large-scale construction. But this 4,225-sq.-ft. luxury wooden house proves
those theories wrong. Both inside and out, this modern home’s meticulous woodwork is
simply spectacular, becoming a focal motif of the overall design. "There isn't a whole lot
of drywall in this place. Nature's my artwork," owner Julie Burnett told The Seattle
Times. Windows appear at every turn, flooding the home with natural light. “During the
day I don't have to turn on the lights, even in winter,” said Burnett. From the grid-
patterned exposed ceiling beams to the sleek and polished floors; throughout bedrooms,
3.5 baths, the sprawling 1,100-sq.-ft. kitchen and all living spaces, wood in the king of
this castle. Finne Architects
via The Seattle Times. Images courtesy of Finne Architects.
UK First Net-Zero Carbon Self-Built Home - Stepping

Stone to Sustainability
Touted as the UK first net-zero carbon house to meet the highest code for sustainable
building, the Lighthouse by Potton was designed with thoughts toward a sustainable
future. Almost a decade before zero-net carbon homes are code, this innovative eco-
friendly design is meant to “encourage a way of living that is inherently ‘light’ on the
world’s resources whilst combining the practicalities of today’s average homeowner,”
according to Potton. From the ground up, all building methods and materials have been
thoughtfully chosen to maximize the eco-friendly factor. The house itself sits on screw
piled foundations, raising it off the ground to minimize impact. The house is clad in a
rapid-growth chestnut wood cladding, with a sloping 40-degree roof that’s topped by a
glass device designed to “catch” wind for passive cooling and ventilation and off-the-grid
lighting. The large windows are triple glazed to reduce heat loss and gain, and the home
features biomass boiler, photovoltaics and rainwater recycling. That said, the Lighthouse
looks very cool too. Potton.
The Window to Modern Style at Chicken Point Cabin

Leave it to Seattle-based Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects to add some
contemporary class to a country cabin. Chicken Point Cabin is a house on a lake in
northern Idaho which the architects describe as “a little box with a big window that opens
to the surrounding landscape.” The facade of the house is an expansive 30-by-20-ft.
window, which winds open with a rustic hand crank – a quirky touch. Constructed of
concrete, steel and plywood, are unfinished to lend the cabin an authentic feel. Inside,
knotty woods and gritty concrete floors are complemented by bare brick walls and a
repurposed pipe-turned-fireplace at the hub of the home. The floor plan is designed
around the awe-inspiring window, providing each room a piece of this spectacular view.
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects.
Modern Green Roof House Overlooks Bay of Biscay

Clean, green and ultra-contemporary, this cool house by the architects at Nolaster
conceals something quite spectacular beneath its grassy cap. Located in the city of Laredo
along the northern coast of Spain, this house isn’t so easy to spot from above. A bird’s-
eye view is of a site where grass climbs to the edge of an imposing cliff, with the waters
crashing below. But a closer look reveals an innovative home designed into this rocky
landscape. This modern single-storey home sits perched on stilts, with a covered outdoor
living area tucked beneath the house. The home’s facade is designed for function,
enclosed in a durable cladding to withstand the strong northern winds off the Bay of
Biscay. Inside, you can almost feel the spray of the waves as you sit at the storefront-style
windows and take in the view. A stairway leads up to the lush rooftop overlooking the
beach below. Nolaster
via Obvious
Luxury Custom Cottage by Renown Brininstool +

Lynch Architects - Coffou on Lake Michigan
A more luxury rural retreat there could not be, thanks to the opulent creativity of the
architects at Brininstool + Lynch. The contemporary Coffou cottage on Lake Michigan is
the dream retreat for a Chicago family looking to trade the hustle and bustle for the trees,
the water and the unobstructed views. Essentially a custom cottage – but so much more
than just a cottage in its traditional sense – this magnificent, modern retreat blends
seamlessly with surrounding nature. Concealed by a wooded rain screen and clad in large
expanses of glass, the three-bedroom house has a certain quietness; an understated quality
about it that disappears as soon as you cross the threshold. A charming country exterior
gives way to chic, contemporary interiors that continue to make great use of natural
materials. The open-concept kitchen, living and dining room and porch frame the forest
views. In fact, Brininstool + Lynch have thoughtfully planned every room to underline
the pristine views. But behind the beauty there is a purpose. These floor-to-ceiling
windows absorb the sun to passively heat the home during the cold months of the year.
Radiant-heat concrete flooring also does its part. Brininstool + Lynch.
Modern Bird-Inspired House Takes Flight in Southern

California
The New York Times reported on a unique house design with the grace of a bird and the
innovation of a modern mind. Forward-thinking architect Tom Kundig, of Seattle-based
firm Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen, brings a beautiful sense of motion to this awesome
residential design, set in the Southern California landscape with a view of the ocean. An
aerial perspective of this home reveals a bird-like silhouette, with the upswept wings of
the roof inclined for flight, and a 100-ft. long passage leading to the front door concealed
beneath the bird’s tail – the home’s roof. Kundig wanted the home to resemble “a small
building that landed lightly on the landscape,” according to The Times. Olson Sundberg
Kundig Allen
photo credit: Tim Bies
Contemporary Urban House Design in San Francisco -

embracing outdoor living
The designers at San Francisco-based Feldman Architecture were thinking outside the
open box in this contemporary urban house design. Tucked within a dense downtown, the
Open Box 2 House in San Francisco embraces cool northern modernity, while paying
tribute to its hot California roots with a unique open-roof design. Topping this
sophisticated structure, the contemporary rooftop deck features a removable roof for sun-
soaked afternoons. Inside, the two storeys of living space are flooded with natural light
and modern touches at every turn. “With eco-friendly principles guiding the design
direction, elements that once appeared dark and unwelcoming were given a glamorous
new beginning with the introduction of translucent glass kitchen tiles, white oak plank
floors and fold-away ground-level doors,” according to Feldman Architecture.
Big Brother House - Ultra-Modern Residential Design
in Inner Mongolia, China
This modern house by Julien De Smedt Architects was designed for the Ordos 100
project in Inner Mongolia, China. One of 100 participating designs, Big Brother house is
a 1,000-sq.-meter structure where you can be seen at any place, at any time, hence its
name. In terms of interior environment, this house functions like an igloo, with a cooler
exterior layer insulating the interior. In terms of layout, Big Brother House boasts a
central atrium, surrounded by a series of stacked, open-ended boxes that make up the
individual living areas. At the very top, a lone cube houses the master bedroom. The open
boxes and their voids allow for natural ventilation, not to mention a curiously
contemporary concept for the future of residential design. Julien De Smedt Architects
via Dezeen

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Luxury Makes this Modern Multi-Unit Home in Seattle

– Orcas Residences by Pb Elemental
Known for their distinct clean-lined, modern yet warm style of architecture throughout
the Seattle area, Pb Elemental Architecture designed this four-unit multi-family residence
in the Georgetown neighborhood. The Orcas Residences project boasts a contemporary
facade incorporating wood paneling and storefront-style windows framed with a cool,
industrial frame edge. Inside, each two-storey residence boasts 1,100 sq. ft. of living
space and a complete list of luxuries, leaving nothing out. Warm woods make their way
from the exterior in, framing doorways, finishing floors and features as the main material
of the open-riser stairs leading from the airy main floor up to the master suites. Each
bedroom features a private bath and access to a rooftop deck. But the best features are
possibly those hidden behind the walls – the claim of being “4-star built green.” Pb
Elemental Architecture.
Cool Contemporary Design in Toronto Trendy Queen

Street West
91A Claremont Street in Toronto trendy Queen Street West neighborhood represents a
move to the modern. Developer Cityspace Urban Developments strayed from the “faux
Victorian” style typical of this downtown residential and entertainment hub, opting to go
the modern industrial route. Set amid its brick semi-detached neighbors is this striking,
2,100-sq.-ft. home boasting simple lines and a contemporary rectangular profile. This
semi-detached design makes the most of its long frame with a main floor encompassing a
single, elongated, open-concept space. The linear layout takes you from the dining room
at the front of the home, through the kitchen, a cozy living room and to a rear patio. The
interior style is exactly what you’d expect from the exterior impression – meticulous in
its details and spot-on in the execution. Every element appears thoughtfully considered,
from the warm woods and sleek countertops, to the cool floating staircase enclosed in a
barely-there glass wall. 91A Claremont is currently for sale through Paul Johnston
Unique Urban Homes at a price of $849,000. Cityspace Urban Developments.
Contemporary Cave House by Award-Winning Polish

Architect Robert Konieczny
The multi-award-winning Aatrial House by Polish architect Robert Konieczny (pictured)
of KWK Promes transforms the spatial configuration of the traditional Polish cube house.
This contemporary house in the woods near Opole boasts a cool, cave-like appeal which
immediately sets the mind awhirl with modern innovations shrouded in mystery. The
design concept is the opposite of an atrial building; closed to the inside and open to its
surroundings with terraces, and access to the garden via an inner atrium. The inner atrium
also features the unique underground driveway which gives the home its cavernous
characteristic. The 10-meter wide driveway slopes and burrows its way beneath the
structure, flanked by walls and a road of quarried granite blocks. But what’s visible from
afar is the clean, contemporary cube house with a minimalist white facade, dotted with
picture windows and a green garden. KWK Promes.
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 its feet. A long set of stairs leads from
the street to the home’s entrance, which covered by an overhanging hall, and into a glass
atrium. The home’s main floor – a horizontal volume – faces the lake and houses the
living areas and bedrooms. The home’s second level – the vertical volume – contains the
service wing. This functional and fashionable design is clad in a combination of Iragna
stone and white marble-dust plaster, lending the home an authentic yet contemporary
flair. Marco Castelletti.
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 large part of the facade. The
rectangular shape of the house is slightly skewed, wider at its sea-fronting side to allow
for maximum views from the second floor. Interiors are sun-soaked, thanks to an
expansive picture window. Interior walls of glass allow every room to enjoy the same
spectacular view of the sea. Both the interior and exterior of the home is minimalist in
style, with a predominantly white palette and clean, contemporary lines. Takao Shiotsuka
Atelier
photo credit: Toshiyuki YANO (Nacasa & Partners Inc.)
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. Hussey’s rustic yet rich
design won the bid for the new structure set amid 2400ha of publicly accessible land,
dotted with forest and surrounded by winding hiking and biking trails. At the heart of
Grizedale Forest sits this luxurious stone and wood structure with a face of windows that
welcomes the natural views. On either side, two volumes extend on either side of the
large glazed facade. The structure abuts a terrace where the original building stood a
century ago. A distinguishing flat-topped roof takes a steep upward turn midway, adding
a contemporary twist to the traditional building. The project is said to be completed in
early 2009. Sutherland Hussey Architects.
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 overall easy flow. Expansive floor-to-
ceiling windows are framed by clean, white concrete exterior walls. The home’s two
levels and various volumes offer a sense of privacy. Aside from looking cool, the home is
sensitive to the environment. Designed with a number of eco-friendly features, Cyprus
House boasts low-E windows, adjustable solar panels, rainwater recycling, and a storage
heating system to see residents through the winter months. Iosa Ghini
via Contemporist
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 windows. This home is a cottage-chic
three-bedroom design with warm yet contemporary clean-lined interiors. Cool,
uncluttered living areas are naturally lit by the multiple skylights overhead, which make
their sunlit marks onto the warm, wooden floors below. This luxury retreat residence is
currently listed with Sotheby’s International Realty at an asking price of $2.6 million.
Stan Allen Architect.
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 house as a “stratified building that
seems to emerge from the earth like a natural formation, the facades are treated with a
texturized dark concrete, completing the mineral analogy.” The home is encircled in a
wide balcony, and a unique rooftop pool brings nature home. A-cero Architects
via Contemporist
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 single-storey design is
based on the four vaults. The first vault houses the foyer, a sitting room and a master
bedroom; the second features functional spaces including the kitchen, dining room, a
courtyard and a pool terrace; while the third features a formal living room and a stairway
to the lower level where you’ll find the remaining bedrooms, a family room and opening
to the outdoor tennis court. The pool terrace features a massive skylight above an 18-
meter infinity pool, which extends from indoors out and cantilevers over a three-storey
void. Alex Popov & Associates
Modern Beach House in Malibu Features Sustainable

Design
This modern, 3,500-sq.-ft. house set in a swanky Malibu neighborhood not only looks
like a million bucks – it’s sustainable design makes it a true treasure. Dubbed “Malibu 5,”
this luxurious contemporary home designed by architect Stephen H. Kanner faces the
Pacific Ocean, offering breathtaking views that rival the spectacular vision that is the
home. Kanner’s eco-conscious perspective on design has resulted in a Green design
featuring recycled materials; reduced energy consumption; passive heating and lighting
via the sun; and air conditioning courtesy of the cool California breeze. Photovoltaic and
solar rooftop panels provide hot water and off-the-grid power. Malibu 5 features an
innovative double-C design that makes up the home’s two main volumes – the main two-
storey C, and a smaller, single-storey C above the garage, which are separated by a
courtyard. Inside, four bedrooms, three bathrooms and living spaces open on at least two
sides to facilitate cross-ventilation. The home is largely enclosed in low-E argon-filled
windows to reduce heat loss and gain, while flooding interiors with natural light. Kanner
Architects
Contemporary California iT House – Sustainable

Prefab Design
This house is cool; it’s contemporary; simply put, it is iT! Designed by Taalman Koch
Architects, iT House, located in Pioneertown, California, is a modern prefab house
design, factory-made and assembled on site to control construction waste, environmental
impact, labor and quality, according to the architect. “The simplicity and elegance of the
design is alert to the essentials; the house creates a focused environment for maintaining
harmony and deep connections with the natural world.” Taalman Koch has accomplished
this through sustainable building practices and materials, and through the emphasis on
indoor/outdoor spaces. The single-storey design is enclosed in glass walls and features an
open-concept interior with rustic, raw woods and simple design elements. This eco-
friendly house is heated, cooled and powered using passive methods – cross-ventilation,
radiant floor heating, solar and thermal panels and energy-efficient appliances. Taalman
Koch Architects
via Contemporist
A Contemporary Castle Among the Common – Cool
Home in Toronto, Canada
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 of the neighborhood.
What also makes this design noteworthy is its accessibility to the everyman. With a
selling price of $414,000, Reigo & Bauer’s houses are designed for an average buyer
with above-average architectural appreciation. This modern home boasts a minimalist
style throughout its three finished floors. This small but sweet design features two
bedrooms and luxurious living spaces with a seriously spacious appearance, thanks to the
architects’ efficient use of every available inch. The full-glass front and rear face of the
home welcome a flood of natural light, further enhancing the feeling of spaciousness.
Reigo & Bauer.
photo credit: Tom Arban
Economical Prefab in Oslo, Norway - 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 its easy to heat (a
requirement in Scandinavia at least six months of the year), making it both an eco-
friendly and economically sound housing option. Housed behind the minimalist
geometric facade is the kitchen and dining room combo, a living room, a bathroom and a
bedroom. The space may be limited, but this house isn’t about quantity – it’s about
quality. According to the architects, the project is about the use of materials and light, and
an efficient use of floor space, resulting in a housing option ¼ the price of comparable
units in the area. While Boxhome is just a prototype, the design can be adapted to
accommodate larger families. Rintal Eggertsson Architects
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 expansive hinged window open
this contemporary house to the outdoors. The architect’s innovative, artful approach to
design doesn’t end at the window. The modern staircase is a centerpiece of the home,
boasting a unique design without stringers, winding its way up the home’s interior. Olson
Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects.

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EXEMPLE DE ARHITECTURA MODERNA
Modern Luxury Home on Australia Sunshine Coast by

architect Frank Macchia
Tucked away on Australia’s aptly named Hideaway Island in the Noosa region, this
gorgeous modern home designed by Aussie architect Frank Macchia offers the best of all
worlds – sun, sand, surf and a contemporary style that makes it a hot property along the
Sunshine Coast. This luxury four-bedroom, four-bathroom home embraces nature with its
waterfront facade of glass. Natural light floods every inch of the interior, which is
finished in a cool combination of natural and modern materials. With a ground floor
dedicated to luxury living and indulgence, a heated pool and water features lead from
inside out, solidifying the home’s strong connection to nature. Lounging living areas and
a gourmet kitchen all offer breathtaking views, but these are best enjoyed from the
waterfront terrace jutting out over the jetty. The home’s second floor was designed with
privacy in mind, with three bedrooms and a media room. The piece de resistance is
undoubtedly the home’s rooftop terrace, which offers panoramic views of Hideaway
Island. The house is currently on the market, and will be auctioned off on January 10 by
Richardson & Wrench. Frank Macchia
via Contemporist
Modern Mini House Makes a Big Impression - a prefab

in Sweden by architect Jonas Wagell
Mini House is quite possibly the next big thing in modern homes. The cool little design
was developed from a master thesis by Swedish architect and designer Jonas Wagell.
According to Swedish building laws, property owners may build a second home on their
property without a building permit. This allows homeowners to maximize their lot
potential, and create a custom living space on an existing lot. The modern Mini House
makes sense, both economically and stylistically speaking. The home’s prefabricated flat-
pack design offers an alternative to the traditional cottage, boasting the illusion of space
in an ultra-compact 15m2 structure. An outdoor living area is separated from the fun,
funky interiors by a large expanse of sliding glass. Beyond that, the details of the design
are totally customizable, allowing the owner to create a mini dream design with a sauna,
an office space, as extra sleeping quarters, or as a haven for relaxation. Jonas Wagell.
House Design by Pezo von Ellrichshausen Architects -

each room has its own roof
Pezo von Ellrichshausen Architects took the concept of a simple, rectangular home and
crowned it with a jewel of an idea – a totally unique concept in roofing. The result is
something quite contemporary and innovative, and certainly unexpected. The modern
Parr House in Chiguayante, Chile, has been designed with a standard set of rooms, and a
fairly traditional division of interior spaces. But what makes this design truly one-of-a-
kind can best be seen from above. An aerial view of the home reveals that each room is
topped its own sloping roof, and embedded within each roof – a skylight. Checkered
between the roofs of this single-family home, a series of interior courtyards offer views
of wide-open sky. This contemporary architectural detail allows for individual yet
interconnected interior spaces, each flooded with sunlight by day and by night, each
boasting its own celestial centerpiece overhead. Pezo von Ellrichshausen Architects
via Cool Boom
Photo credit: Cristobal Palma
Cool Minimalist House Design in Japan
This ultra-modern, minimalist house design in Komae, Japan, was completed in 2007 by
architects Makoto Yamaguchi Design. This cool house proves that simplicity is beauty,
with its contemporary, clean lines and a crisp, white palette both inside and out. From its
exterior, the clean, cube shape boasting a slight slope, which lends the illusion of fluidity.
The facade is interrupted by few but focal floor-to-ceiling windows, but beyond that, the
exterior leaves everything to the imagination. Inside, this modern design continues with
the design’s milky motif, with understated finishes and tall walls, faced with mirrors,
forming narrow hallways that sweep you from one living space to the next. Makoto
Yamaguchi Design
Photo credit: Daici Ano
Magnificent Modern Mountain Home in Whistler,

British Columbia
Built into the Canadian Rockies of Whistler, British Columbia, the Spring Creek
Residence by aka Architecture+Design is a modern mountain residence if ever there was
one. The home’s grand luxury commands attention from near and far with its design
perched precariously atop this remote, rocky slope. Actually, this contemporary home
was designed into the mountain – “a series of walls cutting into an extraordinarily steep
site,” as described by the architects. Clearly inspired by its surroundings, the sprawling
home of 4,000 sq. ft. incorporates the rock and the wood that define these natural
surroundings. Walls of wood and concrete are set aglow from the light within, pouring
out from the massive expanses of glass making up much of the home’s facade. Interiors
are simple, yet lavish. Contemporary open-concept spaces boast high-end finishes,
polished slab floors and wonderful woods exposed in the beams and frames throughout.
aka Architecture+Design.
Luxury Resort-Style Villas in Bali – Alila Villas

Uluwatu by WOHA
Geared to open its doors early in 2009, the Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia is a
resort development encompassing a hotel and 34 modern, luxury villas that take “hotel
chic” to a whole new level. Available for sale and intended for permanent residence
among the visitors, these three-bedroom homes boast authentic Balinese building
materials and methods, which are enhanced with a modern edge. Set on Bali’s southern
coast, the villas are tiered to offer unobstructed views of the sea. A series of outdoor
living spaces include covered and open-to-outdoors lounge areas and endless infinity
pools. On the inside of the floor-to-ceiling glass, “interiors are lushly furnished and
resonate with a soft, clean chicness that contrasts with the rich and rugged gardens and
site,” as described by the architects, Singapore-based WOHA.
via Contemporist
Contemporary Seattle Dwelling - Gorgeous EB1 House
is for sale
As though made expressly for a year-round, ripe autumn scene, this modern, minimalist
home in Seattle, Washington picks up on the golden hues of the surrounding landscape in
its warm exterior wood cladding and an expansive glazed facade flaming views of the
West Seattle Golf Course, Elliot Bay and the Seattle skyline. The contemporary EB1
Residence by Replinger Hossner Architects blends beautifully with nature while offering
a sense of refined luxury. Every room of this three-bedroom 2.5-bathroom home seems to
center around the magnificent views visible from virtually every room. This luxury house
in the Pigeon Point neighborhood is currently listed with Modern Dwelling agent Chris
Stark at $895,000. Replinger Hossner Architects.
Modern Boat House in Norfolk, UK - Ferry Boatyard

House by LSI Architect
Built by Ferry Boatyard with Norwich-based LSI Architect at the helm of the design,
these modern boat houses in Horning, Norfolk, UK, were created as holiday homes for
water-lovers with an appreciate for unique, unconventional architecture. The community
of nine contemporary homes, set on the River Bure, maximizes on the surrounding views
by positioning the living areas on the upper level, while lower-level bedrooms and
bathrooms offer peace and privacy. Each house features its own mooring outside, with
the boatyard as its backyard. According to the architects, “External materials are varied
but reflect the industrial heritage of the boatyard and vary from metal cladding to cedar
shingles.” LSI Architect.
Sustainable Modern Cottage on Georgian Bay, Canada

Nestled on the rocky Canadian Shield in Pointe Au Baril, three hours north of Toronto,
this sustainable 3-season modern cottage quietly overlooks the shimmering waters of
Georgian Bay with a design that blends with nature, but remains a focal point on its 2.8-
acre island property. Designed by architects Agathom Co., the goal of this modern design
was to deliver creature comforts – with a little class – while treading lightly on the land.
The result is a cool, contemporary profile that’s balanced by the rustic look of its
reclaimed wood-clad facade and topped by a green asphalt roof. Inside, the 1,000-sq.-ft.
cabin boasts a bedroom, a living room with a library, a kitchen and dining room, and a
loft. Solar panels power a pump that supplies water to the house. At the center of the
cottage is a Rumford fireplace built of locally sourced stone. Agathom Co.
Modern Dome Home – Sustainable Solaleya Dome

Design
Originally designed by Patrick Marsilli in 1988, the Solaleya Dome Home is a modern
innovation in sustainable, contemporary housing. The futuristic dome design offers dual
benefits. While lending the house its cool, characteristic profile, the carefully considered
shape also weighs heavily on the home’s function factor. The overarching roof features
skylights that allow for bright, naturally sunlit interiors. At the base of the house, a
mechanical structure allows it to rotate 360 degrees, thereby maximizing sun absorption
by the roof’s solar panels. Ninety per cent of the house is built using FSC-certified wood,
and the structure is insulated with eco-friendly cork. Interiors are predominantly of wood,
with sloped walls and the modern open-concept layout center around the floor-to-ceiling
fireplace. These durable domes have been proven to withstand category 5 hurricanes and
earthquakes up to magnitude 8 on the MSK scale. The original manufacturer is
Domespace Homes of France. Domespace Homes are exclusively distributed in the US
by Solaleya.
via Inhabitat
Also see Japanese styrofoam prefab dome house and Danish sustainable domes.
Cool Modern Home with Hidden Interior Garden

Takeshi Hosaka Architects have devised a truly cool and modern way of incorporating
the outdoors into an otherwise traditional home. The Garden House ingeniously and
beautifully blends indoor and outdoor living spaces with a two-storey interior courtyard,
enclosed within the home’s walls. The architect decidedly made the garden the home’s
main focal point, featuring a seating area, a tree and a variety of plantings. Surrounding
the space, rooms boast large sliding glass doors that when opened, effectively bring the
outdoors in on a whole new level. Apart from its unique inner garden, this modern home
boasts all the traditional living spaces, but dresses them with a minimalist elegance that’s
echoed in the home’s white, angular facade. Takeshi Hosaka Architects
via Cool Boom
Upscale Contemporary Home by Lundberg Design in

Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California
Pacific Heights is the perfect spot for this upscale contemporary home by Lundberg
Design. This San Francisco, California home boasts vistas of Alta Plaza Park and a
panoramic view of San Francisco Bay. The breathtaking views are complemented by a
design about as cool and contemporary as they come – without becoming overly
eccentric. A sleek, glass front and rear facade ensure the views are enjoyed from every
room. Taking an unconventional approach to entry, the architects at Lundberg Design
planned this upscale home with its entry level on the second floor, and the ground floor
reserved for guest rooms and a garage. The centerpiece of this house is a futuristic
circular staircase. The winding sculpture of stone and steel is as magnificent to behold as
it is to scale. Topping this three-storey design is the third, private level, dedicated to
lavish comforts and delicious solitude, complete with a master bedroom, an ensuite and
office space. Lundberg Design.
Amazing Weekend Cabin in Washington State –

Modern Delta Shelter Design
Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects have designed this magnificent home that
stands as a beacon of innovation and modern style among its wooded surroundings. Delta
Shelter is a small but sweet weekend cabin in Washington State that rivals any home in
terms of luxury and innovation. The 20-by-20-ft. square footprint makes way for a three-
storey home that, despite its cozy 1,000-sq.-ft. size, makes the grandest of impressions.
Oversized 10-by- 18-ft. steel rolling shutters conceal massive expanses of glass, and can
be simultaneously opened or closed using the hand crank inside. A contemporary interior
layout features the kitchen and living room at the top of the home, where residents and
guests have the best seat in the house to take in the breathtaking view of the floodplain
and wooded valley at its feet. Olson Sundberg Kundig Allen Architects.
Photo credits: Tim Bies and Benjamin Benschneider
Luxury Retreat in Rural Colorado makes a Modern

Statement - Logjam House
This rural retreat-turned-residence set in a treed Colorado grove is as much about nature
and its surroundings as it is about a cool concept for a home. Dubbed the Logjam House
and located at the remote northeastern end of the Rio Blanco River Basin, this modern
home is surrounded by mountain peaks and alpine growth that make their way inside via
the expansive picture windows making up much of this home’s facade. The unique
“block” style of building balances various spatial volumes which overhang, extend and
retreat from the main form, creating an architecturally interesting profile. Along the
home’s southern and eastern faces, thoughtfully planned outdoor living areas follow the
natural path of the sun. Inside, the kitchen, dining room and living areas are linear and
open to one another and to above, overlooked by an upper-level loft space housing a
guest bathroom and a work studio. The interior style is defined by the rural appeal of this
house. Overhead, uncut logs stretch from wall to wall, displaying every crack and knot.
Interior finishes include wood and stone, lit via the many windows encircling the home.
Antoine Predock Architect in association with Jon Anderson Architect.
Prefab Floating Home with Sustainable Style in

Germany – Das Schwimmhaus
The Schwimmhaus by German architects Confused-Direction Design is truly a forward-
thinking residential design that touches on a range of building innovations, from its
prefab construction and use of sustainable building materials, to its floating fashion for
modern living in northern Germany. According to the architects, this contemporary house
design was created not just as a floating log cabin – although this distinct influence on its
style can’t be denied – but rather as an alternative to traditional city homes that still offers
a comfortable, livable balance between modern technology and comfort. The
Schwimmhaus floating house is meant to be anchored for a permanent place on the water
near densely occupied urban centers. A green roof highlights the home’s sustainable
style, while adding a “yard” element where residents would otherwise have to do without.
The eco-friendly roof is complemented by environmentally friendly wood salvaged from
an old farm house, as well as other eco-friendly building materials. A large window
created the front facade of the home, revealing its two storeys and the cozy but
comfortable rooms inside. Confused-Direction Design.

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