One-Room Cabin: Japanese Minimalism in Rustic Northwest
Great building design tends to fall into one of two categories: sweeping gestures that leave a mark but may or may not be useful or contextual, and subtle, detail-centric marvels, like this...
View ArticleOrganic Outgrowth: Home Conforms to Natural Site Stone
The rigid geometries practical to house construction rarely play nicely with the more chaotic curves and angles of nature – this design provides a productive compromise, deformed to respond to nature...
View ArticleSerene Setting, Tiny Space: Sublime Spanish Mountain Home
Flashy modern design, while it has its place, in most cases simply cannot compare to the simple, traditional architecture of the world. The La Vall de Laguar House by Enproyecto Arquitectura in Spain...
View ArticleGlam Glass House is a Monumental Luxury Retreat
An elevated glass koi pond, a sleek suspended porte cochere and the semi-circular facade of this luxury home in South Africa are dramatically framed by towering beams. Glass House by Nico Van Der...
View ArticleMetal Mesh-Clad Desert Home is a Castle Fit for the Sun King
The scorching urban streets of Phoenix, Arizona are the setting for this dramatic home and studio. The Xeros Residence – “xeros” is Greek for “dry” – was designed by the architects at Blank Studio....
View ArticleIndustrial Materials Make for a Welcoming Low-Impact Home
Building a residence in the flight path of a nearby airport would be intimidating to a lot of families, but one couple trusted just such a project to East Hampton, NY-based Maziar Behrooz...
View ArticleUp, Up + Away: Stilt House is Safe From Floods in Style
When we choose to get away from home, there are many different ways of going about getting some relaxation. Some folks choose a luxurious retreat where everything is taken care of for them from the...
View ArticleStacked Black and White Studio House Hugs the Hillside
Two stacked volumes in black and white perch on a bed of crushed granite stone following the curves of a hillside in Wenzenbach, Germany. Studio House by Fabi Architekten BDA looks out onto the...
View ArticleMicro Condo: New York Loft Makes 425 Sq Ft Feel Spacious
If necessity is the mother of invention, then the absence of space is the father of good architecture. It is nothing short of amazing what can be down with limited square footage when the demand is...
View ArticleL-Shaped Mountain Home Goes With the Topography Flow
The L House in Niseko, Hokkaido is a private holiday getaway that blends prehistoric topography with impressive views of Mount Yotei and some very creative architectural solutions. The steep slope of...
View ArticleSlim Corridors & Courtyard Open Up Narrow Japanese Home
Areas with a long history of dense urban development have a lot of practice when it comes to maximizing light and openness within limited lots. This particular solution manages to make a single home...
View ArticleRainforest Retreat is in Perfect Harmony With Surroundings
Some homes seem to simply spring organically from their surroundings rather than being placed there by the human hands of architects and builders. The breathtaking Hilltop House on the edge of...
View ArticleOculus of Trees: Lush Courtyard Separates Two Homes
A two-story courtyard featuring an oculus for six willow trees, surrounded by a peaceful reflecting pool on the upper level, provides a sense of separation between the homes of a retired couple and...
View ArticleStark Simple House Conceals Bright, Complex Interiors
What appears to be a stark, simple white home in an archetypal shape on the outskirts of Tokyo is actually one massive envelope containing a wide open interior with an unexpected geometric layout....
View ArticleShrouded in Greenery: Home Floats Gracefully Above Ground
A monolith-like house in Kifissia, Greece soars toward the sky while maintaining its bonds with the Earth, making the residence seem a bit like a child’s balloon tethered to its owners wrist. Designed...
View ArticlePrivate Paradise: Craftily Hidden Japanese Home & Garden
Open, light and green – hardly words you would expect to describe a house that appears to be a windowless box to outside observers. Yet this remarkable architecture elegantly solves challenging...
View ArticleGraceful Glass + Winsome Wood = Serene Lake House
If given the choice, it seems that most people would prefer to live in a beautiful home surrounded by the peace of nature than in a cramped, noisy city. The only problem is finding a balance between...
View ArticleStacked Geometric House Blends into its Historic Setting
Integrating a modern residence into a historic setting can be a tricky prospect, especially when taking a fresh approach with shapes and materials. Tato Architects created a striking home for a 1930s...
View ArticleModern Villa Offers Private Cubes to Individual Residents
Accommodating more than one nuclear family in a single residence while preserving both privacy and a sense of connection can be a challenge. Some approaches link individual houses with vastly...
View ArticleThe Lush Life: Luxury Garden Villa Features Rooftop Pool
The feel of living in a lush, overgrown jungle is captured in the suburbs with greenery on virtually every surface, a koi pond and a rooftop pool at this residence by Aamer Architects. Located in...
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