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While a two-story, our Woodland Modern home looks like a one story. Our use of planes to define spaces also gives the structure to the home. With its horizontal emphasis, we wanted it not to feel large and imposing. We popped out a portion to create a second level and created a roof level. Transom window balance the forms and create a connection to the outdoor living space. Metal and such are primarily used to create lots of contrast with this home. Located in Wayzata, MN. JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD More

The key thing about this home was the location and the site; it is on a really prominent lot on Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota – the type of lot that you don’t come across for sale everyday, so we wanted to of course create a home design that takes advantage of those amazing views.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD We wanted to create something classic and timeless in style and form – and shingle style. So the home features an abundance of glass on the back side looking out on the lake with all the key primary living spaces, also the outdoor living is on the back of the house with a pool that you access from the lower level and a screen porch that allows you to live outdoors for a good part of the year. Really g... More

In this project, the main inspiration came from the need to create a home that is not only comfortable but also environmentally efficient. The core concept revolves around making the core of the house the central integration point for various structural elements, utility systems, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), vertical circulation, and building physics. This core was designed to extend from the first to the third floor, serving as a hub for natural light and air, enabling the stack effect. The stack effect creates a natural airflow where hot air rises, keeping the lower levels cooler. KIE Architecture & Interior Photographer KIE Architecture & Interior Photographer KIE Architecture & Interior Photographer... More

 Our Del Camino home in Arizona is a modern, multi-level home with a two-story-tall great room space surrounded by floor-to-ceiling window to make the entire home light, open and airy. This openness also creates a connection to the scenic backyard with the great room actually opening up to accommodate indoor / outdoor living. JMAD JMAD JMAD Another way we create indoor / outdoor living is with two levels of rooftop terraces – one accessed via an exterior spiral staircase. The upper level also includes an exercise room (or multifunctional space that could be an exercise room or an additional lounge space) that overlooks and is open to both the front and back of the house. JMAD JMAD JMAD The lower le... More

As architects, we are constantly inspired by the beauty of nature and the potential it holds for hosting breathtaking, functional, and sustainable spaces, vessels of life. That's why we were thrilled to have the opportunity to design a new contemporary single-family residence on the edges of the Hudson River in upstate New York. ss.mm design / sharkdeal 3D The goal for this project was to create a home that harmoniously integrates with its surroundings, taking full advantage of the fairytale environment in which it blends. To achieve this, we utilized floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive outdoor living spaces, and an open-concept interior design. These features allow residents to truly immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the si... More

This luxury residence was embedded into this steep hillside to overlook Lake Travis from two confluent directions. We were challenged to create views through, and access to, the pool from every room on the main level. In response, we created a glass jewell box that sits on top of a concrete plinth. The main entry area is an open void that bridges the lake to the user upon immediate entry. The lower level is is comprised of four individual private suites that pierce through the concrete shell to accommodate lake views.   More

Downhill from the main house and overlooking the lake, this small pavilion and pool serve as a respite for Nebraska snowbirds. A simple rectangle with massive retractable openings, the pavilion is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and funnel views through to the pool and lake. It is nestled into the hill to form a recreation space that is truly connected to the landscape. To minimize the impact of the pavilion on views from the main house and to provide a wildflower spring for the Texas -born client, a meadow was created on the roof of the pavilion. With slow moving fans and a neutral interior palette, this is a place to slow down, relax and watch the colors of sky and water change from sunrise to sunset. More

ModCraft Hudson tile was selected by landscape designer Di Zock to add a dimensional material to create the movement and flow she wanted for this Pacific Palisades outdoor renovation. The contemporary home recieved a makeover of the front and backyard that incorporates architectural elements from the inside of the house and the exterior into the design. The goal was to create beautiful and functional spaces for the family to enjoy meals outside as well as entertain guests. Flora of the surrounding area in the Pacific Palisades includes eucylptus and oak trees. Di's palette for the design included silvers, blues and greens using Yucca Rostrata, prostrate rosemary, and agave which complements the charcoal gray house.  The addition of M... More

Designed for a cliff outside of Papallacta, Ecuador. NADA Studio has conceived ‘WTBA HOUSE’ to combine the solidity of concrete with the warmness of wood and the lightness of glass. The project proposes a low single-story residence topped with a terrace and a pool. Design for a young guy who enjoys to be alone, the house separate strategically the private from the social area. At one side we have the living room (social area) and the stairs that take you to the roof, where you will find the social pool and a terrace to enjoy with friends. At the other side of the house, divided by the garage, you will find the kitchen and behind it the master and only bedroom, where you have your own pool to enjoy exercising right above the cl... More

A Garden Apartment in central Tel AvivI met with the owners of the apartment, a couple with two children (the third child was born later) before the construction of the building began. They had many ideas, dreams and great taste.  We knew this apartment was going to be a special, joyous and creative one. It should be a practical and comfortable living space suitable for a young family with energetic children.   After a long period of joint planning and execution, we managed to complete this project this year. Let's take a short journey to this special place: Whilst walking to the apartment through a standard corridor similar to a new building in Tel Aviv, you open a door which leads you to a surprise – you are lead to a s... More

Featuring the grand dynamics of traditional Greek- and Roman-style architectural elements, the Classical Palace Architecture in Hail, Saudi Arabia, is a lush home located on a 5600 square meter plot of land. The gorgeous proportions, lush landscaping, and stunning interior design make this vast home feel like a fairytale castle with a modern twist. The façade treatment respects the urban fabric of the surroundings and the interior is designed according to the cultural norms of Saudi society. More

Affordable and sustainable, this Vacation Compound Design in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, is a modern chalet designed on a plateau with lush vegetation. It consists of two-story homes that can be rented out by tourists and visitors. The layout of these homes leaves the private areas (three bedrooms) on the first floor, while the public spaces are on the ground. The openings are kept minimal to keep the interior cool, while the outdoor spaces (like sitting and playing areas) provide socializing opportunities. More

Project located in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. Its architecture seeks to be contemporary and traditional at the same time to be integrated into its context. The wide and open spaces predominate providing a physical and visual freshness. The house opens to the back through large windows and terraces that allow you to enjoy the view of the adjacent lakes and the large pool located in the back garden. More

Residence located in the wooded area of ​​Las Cañadas in Zapopan, Jalisco. This project was developed taking into account the light and the beautiful view towards the adjoining golf course where converges a natural stream and three large lakes. The project was designed with large windows that favor natural lighting and at the same time that fresh air circulates through the residence.   The residence is designed and built with regional materials and ecological equipment, such as solar panels, solar heaters for home and pool, also has a system and catchment of graywater and rainwater to favor the sustainability and care for the environment. In its construction it was used as aggregate in the mixtures of slabs and claddings the v... More