Modern architecture

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about modern architecture

Project • By Bionique • Private Houses

Nomad House

The location of the Nomad house is on Lefkada, specifically at the southern tip of the island. In this location, the hills characteristic of the island gradually disappear into the sea. The house would be situated in close proximity to a wild beach. The beaches on Lefkada are considered the most beautiful in the Ionian Sea. The surroundings of the building will remain untouched, with every stone and bush preserved and left in place. This "nomadic" house is not intended for long-term stays but rather for occasional trips. The owners could spend time in contact with nature, using modern technology as little as possible. The lower container would house the living room with a kitchen, sleeping area, and bathroom. This space would not be divide... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction office • Private Houses

Omsheh Villa

The villa is located in the charming Omsheh village near Sangar town, in the beautiful Gilan province of Iran. It has a generous area of approximately 70 square meters and includes two main rooms as well as a spacious veranda. The first room not only leads to the main entrance and kitchen but also provides access to the veranda. The second room functions as a cozy bedroom complete with its toilet and bathroom, benefiting from ample natural light streaming in from the veranda. A corridor seamlessly connects the second room to the main room. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The villa's sloping roof is artfully supported by multiple pillars, elevating it with a clearance of 45 cm above the walls. This design ma... More

Project • By QPRO • Cathedrals

CHURCH IN TUSHINO

The site allocated for the construction of the museum and temple center is located along the designed passage between the Tushino 2018 residential area and the Moskva River embankment..The volumetric-spatial composition of the temple is based on a combination of the stylobate part, planned to house a Sunday school, and a multi-stage single-domed volume. The architecture of the complex refers to the traditions of Vladimir-Suzdal architecture, forming an ensemble with a memorable silhouette along the Moscow River. Marika Volkova LIGHTING DESIGN SOLUTIONA distinctive feature of the white stone church of Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir is the facade with textured floral patterns, thanks to which classical architecture acquired a... More

Project • By Whipple Russell Architects • Housing

Hutton Drive 2641

The Site  As hillside design specialists, the Whipple Russell team sometimes finds it necessary to move mountains – or at least part of one, in order to create a spacious yet intimate modern home. To accomplish these goals for our Hutton house, we first cut into the rear hillside to maximize backyard living space and to site the house further from the street in the front. At the back of the property two porcelain stone retaining walls create a balcony lounge area with a fire pit and greenery overlooking the saltwater pool, spa, and the entire property including multiple firepits, and an outdoor kitchen/bar. An Ipe wood walkway bridge leads from this upper seating into the primary suite.  Adam Latham Adam Latham F... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction office • Villages

Arashk Village

Arshak Villa-Recreational Town is a meticulously planned development on a sprawling 8000 square meter plot of land in the picturesque Mazandaran province in the north of Iran. The project boasts over 2000 square meters of meticulously designed common areas, including paved access routes that seamlessly blend with the lush green surroundings, a secure guardhouse, inviting family gazebos, and a vibrant playground. The remaining portion of the land has been thoughtfully divided into 14 plots, ranging from 300 to 500 square meters each, which are slated to construct individual villas. Caption Caption When conceptualizing the villa designs, a paramount emphasis was placed on integrating architectural elements that are sensitive to the... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction office • Offices

Iranian Helal Office Complex

The competition focused on designing the facade for the office building of Helal Iranian. The primary objective was to create an attractive and functional facade with a focus on maximizing transparency. Glass materials were strategically used throughout the facade to achieve this goal. The cylindrical form of the glass parts of the facade, which is similar to Iranian historical brick towers and minars, aimed to minimize sunlight reflection and promote efficient airflow, creating a pleasant and well-ventilated environment within the building. Caption Caption Additionally, the design considered the building's imperfect volume by strategically positioning the glass to partly obscure this aspect. There was also a focus on incorporati... More

Project • By archoffice | architecture & construction office • Offices

Larestan Office

The Larestan Office which is designed in collaboration with Sepehr Seyyed Esfahani (Architecture, Objects & Pictures Studio for Architecture and interdisciplinary design & research) is situated on Motahari Street in Tehran. The building features an integrated office space spread across four floors, with two additional underground floors housing service facilities. These underground floors include some spaces such as a meeting room media room and conference areas. This project is situated between two thick walls on the western and eastern sides, which has assumed the role of the main structure of the building. The slabs of the floors are connected to these concrete walls from the sides and they can establish a visual connection with... More

Project • By JMAD • Housing

Hillside Modern

Modern forms create a striking visual against the rural landscape in our Hillside Modern. A key feature? It is built into the hillside, so from a front entry perspective, it is subdued or almost hidden.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The back is revealed as a stately, two-level space with a walkout basement overlooking a scenic wetland area. This creates spaces for our clients to host parties and have guests over.  JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD We designed water features throughout for visual aesthetics – but audible comfort as well. So, if you’re working in your kitchen, you can open the window and hear the sound of water. JMAD JMAD JMAD JMAD The pool is elevated at main leve... More

Project • By JMAD • Housing

Modern on the Prairie

We named this home Modern on the Prairie. Certainly, Pa Ingalls didn’t design this one. We designed it in a Modern architectural spacial design by using vertical and horizontal planes to create the spaces. No post and beams or headers. Its flat roof helps further expresses the planes. There -are- some classical elements to it: it’s symmetrical and the forms create the space vs random  arrangements made in some modern architecture.  Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Spacecrafting Photography Our Modern on the Prairie has the feel of a classical home with how the forms were arranged but is oh, so modern. We also designed the f... More

Project • By JMAD • Housing

Modern European

Situated on a large, private lot with wooded areas and water views called for a home that would embrace the land. In our Modern European home, we wanted to capture the beautiful views of the setting. Architecturally, the sequence and the volume changes of the individual spaces make it more interesting as you approach the house and walk through it. The resulting Modern European home, with a nod to traditional English Tudor homes, does just that. Landmark Photography Landmark Photography Topo LLC It has the massing of an English Tudor, the steep roofs and that stately feel, but it’s stripped down from other details like timber framing and other ornamentation. Large black metal windows, some stretching almost floor to cei... More
Hudson Valley Residence by HGX Design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular
Peter Aaron

News • News • 17 Apr 2024

Hudson Valley Residence by HGX Design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular

New York City-based creative studio HGX Design has completed the Hudson Valley Residence, a modern, elongated glass- and wood-paneled home built on a ridge overlooking the Catskill Mountains in New York State. Surrounded by rural farmland, the home’s design draws inspiration from local agricultural vernacular such as farm buildings. Scott Frances HGX Design The residence sits at the highest point of a 35-acre (14-hectare) property — running north to south, it enjoys views of the Catskills to the west. The home is accessed via a lane that winds its way up a hillside to the front entry court, where expansive glass paneling draws the eye into the interior. “In contrast to the vertical ascent and the massive... More
100 best architecture firms in the world
Yumeng Zhu

News • News • 11 Mar 2024

100 best architecture firms in the world

Architecture is the nexus between culture, society and history, reflecting man’s constant quest for advancement. The challenges posed by anthropogenic activities bring about this question: how can architecture play a role in addressing the pressing issues of climate change, social disparity and urbanization? The recent changes in the built environment brought about by the pandemic have necessitated a reevaluation of spatial requirements and health considerations influencing human perception of architectural spaces. As cities grow denser and more diverse, design practices are now re-imagining built spaces through the application of digital technologies including building information modeling and parametric architecture integrated with... More

Project • By RO | ROCKETT DESIGN • Private Houses

LAKE TAHOE | LAKEFRONT

The dramatic site largely informed the design of this residence. Early explorations of a serpentine architecture threading through large, slumbering boulders and towering evergreen trees resulted in a design which cascades the site, negotiating the sectional character of the lot, leading to the water’s edge. Rather than altering the site by removing seemingly cumbersome boulders, the design worked with it – integrating its unique character and intricacies, creating moments for its residents and visitors.  JOE FLETCHER JOE FLETCHER JOE FLETCHER JOE FLETCHER JOE FLETCHER The material and color palette of the design was equally inspired by the site’s inherent beauty. The residence is set on a ru... More

Project • By RO | ROCKETT DESIGN • Private Houses

MANHATTAN BEACH | RESIDENCE

The house is situated on a narrow lot amidst a spectrum of 1950’s era beach bungalows and an eclectic mix of freshly minted estates. The concept for this home originated from a desire to generate a timeless balance between the vernacular of mid-century California beach architecture and contemporary sensibilities towards sustainable materials, function, vistas and natural light. BRANDON SHIGETA LAUREN PRESSEY LAUREN PRESSEY LAUREN PRESSEY BRANDON SHIGETA BRANDON SHIGETA BRANDON SHIGETA BRANDON SHIGETA BRANDON SHIGETA More

Project • By RO | ROCKETT DESIGN • Private Houses

ASPEN | WEST END

In Aspen’s historic West End neighborhood, a classic 1890s Victorian-Era home is carefully restored to its original form after years of non-historic additions and renovations.  The Victorian is stabilized and reinforced, renovated, and linked to a contemporary addition and newly excavated lower-level basement. DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE Inside the Victorian, the original compartmentalized layout is opened to dynamic, multi-story volumes and free-flowing circulation.  Unified by these volumes, a three-story floating wood stair overlooks the lower-level rec room below.  A double-height ki... More