Contemporary House On The Bluff in Yokohama, Japan
Posted 380 days ago by ian
When it comes to design Japan is most known for the incredible use of small spaces along with their stunning contemporary dwellings. The ‘House On The Bluff’ is definitely an example of the latter, and proves why stateside designers continue to draw from Japan for their inspiration on current projects. Designed by the Japanese firm Edward…
New York Arc House by Maziar Behrooz Architecture
Posted 380 days ago by ian
Although the Arc House is stunning at first glance, you would never guess that this four bedroom house is roughly 6,400 square feet in size. This is due to the fact that more than half of the dwelling resides on a lower level underground. Designed by the East Hampton based design studio Maziar Behrooz Architecture, this…
Contemporary Water Front Casa Finisterra Residence in Cabo San Lucas
Posted 383 days ago by ian
Many of our favorite residences are created when the best interior designers team up with the best architects in the industry, and that’s exactly what we have here in the Casa Finisterra private residence. This single family home came together as a collaboration project between Steven Harris Architects and interior designer Rees Roberts. The home is…
Contemporary Malbaie V Residence in Quebec, Canada
Posted 389 days ago by ian
The Malbaie V ‘Le Phare’ is a stunning home located in the region of Cap-à-l’Aigle, more specifically in the heart of Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. Montreal based studio Mu Architecture has recently completed this beautiful home towards the end of 2010. The two story home is quite spacious spanning 2,400 square feet, and resides on a luscious…
Contemporary F Residence with Stunning Courtyard in Japan
Posted 401 days ago by ian
Our obsession with beautiful architecture and design takes us to Tokyo, Japan once again, where Edward Suzuki Architecture has completed the contemporary F Residence. The single family home is located in Kamakura, Japan and features a contemporary all white facade contrasted with the use of dark wood in several areas throughout the property. The entire home…
Contemporary Cape Town Tree House
Posted 402 days ago by ian
The Cape Town based design firm Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects have taken the meaning of tree house to a whole new level with their latest project. Trees are extremely precious in Africa, providing shade and shelter from natural elements such as the African heat. This is exactly why the studio decided to built this house…
Contemporary Wing House Made From 747 Airplane Parts in Malibu, California
Posted 404 days ago by ian
There’s nothing quite like sustainable design and architecture. Giving otherwise discarded materials a second life can be the best way to go green on your next design project. This is exactly what Santa Monica based firm David Hertz Architects had in mind when they created the incredible Wing House project. This contemporary home is built using…
YMCA Basketball Court Converted to Contemporary House
Posted 417 days ago by ian
The YMCA, Young Men’s Christian Association, is one of the most famous organizations in the world. Found all the way back in 1844, the brand has been focused on “empowering young people.” Rather than demolishing the first United States YMCA basketball court and suspended running track, design firm The Apartment decided to give the massive room…
Captivating Glass House in South Africa
Posted 428 days ago by ian
Residing in South Africa are some of the most extraordinary homes in the world. The area’s inhabitants have a fascination for contemporary design, utilizing plenty of large glass windows found all over the home’s facade. This is exactly what you get with the Nico Van Der Meulen Architects designed Glass House located in Johannesburg, South Africa….
UFO Inspired Chemosphere House in Hollywood Hills by John Lautner
Posted 430 days ago by ian
Los Angeles is home to some of our favorite homes in the world. The southern California city has it all, with a strong emphasis on modern and contemporary architecture in the hills. Featured here is one of the more unique pieces of architecture in the Chemosphere House by John Lautner located in beautiful Hollywood Hills. This…
