Ignoring the regular use of segregating solid walls, the design of this extraordinary home, in Terrassa, Barcelona, explores the use of softly screening plants and liberating transparent divides. The Catalonian house covers 200 square meters, and yet just 10 linear feet of actual wall has been implemented. Surprising, the result is not just a wildly . . .
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Home by the Sea
Perched on the cliff top peninsula between Milford and Castor Bay, on the North island of New Zealand, is the stylish Casa Del Mar, ‘The Home by the Sea’. With 180 degrees of stunning views, this modern home has a positively enviable location that resides in utter peace, away from the hubbub of the busy . . .
Hilltop Home in Bel Air
This imposing piece of top notch architecture, designed & built by renowned London-based Quinn Architects and Estate Four in 2014, sits on a lush green hill amongst mature trees in Bel Air, California, United States. Its high position in Holmby Hills gives the hugely proportioned property a great panorama of the nearby Hollywood Hills, Source: . . .
Open Layout House Concept By Studio MK27
By the Pinheiros River in the city of Sao Paulo, huge stacked concrete volumes form the casing of a striking new home, designed by the talent at Brazilian company Studio MK27. Within the structure, a vertical circulation column acts as a core around which three exposed concrete boxes are pivoted, creating layers of cantilevered rooms . . .
An Amazingly Beautiful Modern Waterfront House From New Zealand
If you love life on the lake, where the hardest choice of the day is whether to go kayaking on the water or take up a spot of fishing in the bay, then this amazing piece of waterfront real estate will set you dreaming. The home, designed by international award-winning architect Richard Naish, is situated . . .
$9000 House: The Ultimate Low Cost Home
The homes we cover here on Home Designing scale from aspirational mansions down to compact contemporary apartments, but this home dials down the build footprint a little bit further than we have ventured before. This tiny build is a quirky construction designed by Hajjar Gibran, who has built a series of domes at his retreat . . .
Modern Villa With Pool
This very glamorous 500 square meter property is the work of renowned architect Frédéric-Paul Goux. Located in the picturesque Valbonne countryside, in France, the 5 bedroom villa boasts a 100 square meter living and dining room space, a laundry, playroom, wine cellar, spa and fitness center plus hammam, en suite bathrooms and a dressing room . . .
Environmentally Responsible Home, San Antonio
The innovative Green Lantern home is the solution to an environmentally responsible challenge that was set to John Grable Architects by their client, who dreamed of a build that was sensitive to sustainability and serious about moral obligation. A balance of forward-thinking technologies teamed with traditional techniques evolved as testimony to both the architect and . . .
Contemporary Home in the Hills
A large New Zealand based home, sits on over 80 acres of farmland in Riverhead, and gazes out over the surrounding native bush. The property is approached by a shaded walkway, running between attractive gardens and twin rock pools, into a modern work of architecture. Inside the light and bright dwelling, sliding glazed doors provide . . .
Contemporary Architecture and Interiors on Sunset Strip
Sitting right on Sunset Strip, behind a set of grand gates, this large scale drive-on estate is just moments from the nightlife, top class restaurants and fabulous shopping of the famous boulevard. The secluded Hagy Belzberg designed home hides behind a pepper tree hedge, offering a private sanctuary with resort features. Here is a video . . .
Industrial Style Home Design
Exposed concrete walls, steel girder ceilings and barely-there glass floors set the scene in this industrial style home by Ukrainian architect Igor Sirotov. The utilitarian backdrop is home to some plusher looking pieces, such as a scattering of designer chairs and a soft sofa pit, which cause an interesting contrast.
Stone Walled Home with Wow Factor
This home is characterized by it’s exterior stone walls, creating an exterior decorative vein that is slightly unusual for this type of sharp edged contemporary architectural silhouette. Designed by the Ando Studio team, the structure forms a sprawling L-shaped layout with walls that retract to allow the homeowner to wander freely from the modern interior . . .
Sunny Open Plan Limantos Residence
Designed by Brazilian architect Fernanda Marques, the Limantos Residence is a spacious residence with glazed walls that fold away to adjoin the space with a huge sun deck and private swimming pool. Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the glorious weather plays a large part in this warm open plan design, even inspiring a sunshine yellow . . .
Home Design in Harmony with Nature
We’ve featured quite a few homes with a cantilevered pool, but as this one peeks out at you through the path of vegetation, you can’t help but feel invited in. This villa in Singapore, by architects Terre Pte Ltd, is one of three properties on this plot that belongs to the homeowner, the other two . . .
Posh Portuguese Residence With Beautiful Lake Views
This attention grabbing property situated in Parque Atlantico, on the southern edge of Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal, makes a striking contemporary statement. Bordering the San Lorenzo golf course, boasting lake views, and with Ria Formosa nature reserve and sand and sea close by, this is a modern living dream spot. Via Savills
Homes with a Colorful City Vibe
These two homes, both visualized by Denis Svirid, are edgy little numbers that have been scattered with eye-catching elements and vibrant key pieces. They layouts of each place are both fun and functional, and adaptable to many different types of home. Take a look and get inspired to add a little urban flavor to your . . .
Oceanfront House With Pool, California
With a beautiful amalgamation of architecture and interior design, brought together by teams at Horst Architects and Aria Design, the Rockledge Residence in Laguna Beach, California, answers the owners brief just perfectly. The creation of a relaxed family beach house where the owners could engage with family and friends was the task at hand, and . . .
Architect’s Villa in Saint-Tropez
This punchy pad is the four bedroom Architect’s Villa located ‘on top of the world’ in l’Escalet, Saint-Tropez, with amazing views over the Mediterranean Sea. The contemporary holiday home comes complete with retractable glazed walls in order to enjoy the warm weather as you move seamlessly between the indoors and out, and an infinity pool . . .
Michael Jordan’s $16 million House
True basketball fans will know that Michael Jordan chose the number 23 jersey at high school and continued that tradition into his career with the Chicago Bulls, so it’s no wonder that when you pull up to the gates of his multimillion dollar mansion that you are greeted with the legendary shirt number in full . . .
The Wing House, Australia
A stunning example of form meets function, designed by Peter Stutchbury, The Wing House in New South Wales, Australia, is perched over Wategos Beach and backed by the beautiful Byron Bay Lighthouse Reserve. This culmination of engineering and architectural genius, listed on Unique Estates for a cool $7,000,000, is a combination of steel, timber, concrete . . .
A Grand Lakeside Home with Rustic Charm
This sprawling two story lake residence, created by Texas based design firm Cornerstone Architects, enjoys waterside views out front with a tropical poolside paradise to the rear. Within the home rustic charm prevails, with warm wood grain, bold wrought iron, and terracotta tiling.