Modern design

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Project • By BLOKK • Private Houses

Moderne familievilla

In close collaboration with the client, we acted as both architect and client advisor in the development of a contemporary family residence in Roskilde. Our involvement covered the project from the initial stages through the planning and approvals process, with a particular focus on architectural quality, materiality, energy performance, and regulatory compliance. Tom Jersø Tom Jersø Tom Jersø Architectural ConsultancyFrom the outset, we advised the client on key aspects of the project, including material selection, energy efficiency, construction solutions, and overall architectural considerations. Our role was to ensure that each decision was carefully considered in relation to both the architectural v... More

Project • By BLOKK • Golf Courses

Værløse Golfklub

After more than six years of planning and dialogue, and several unsuccessful attempts with previous consultants. Værløse Golfklub has finally realised its ambition to expand and transform its existing clubhouse. Through a close and continuous dialogue with the club, we have worked to optimise both the architectural concept and the overall project economy, with the ambition of creating maximum value within the given framework. As client advisor and architect, Blokk, in close collaboration with HK Entreprise, has developed a project that brings the Pro Shop, member and guest services, and administration together under one roof: Shared Reception — a new shared reception and service centre for the club. Tom Jersø... More

Project • By BLOKK • Sports Centres

The Padel Club Espergærde

The Padel Club Espergærde will be a state-of-the-art facility purpose-built for padel. The centre features four indoor, high-quality World Padel Tour-standard courts, with 9-metre ceiling heights and facilities designed to provide an exceptional experience for padel enthusiasts of all levels. Tom Jersø Tom Jersø Tom Jersø Tom Jersø Particular attention will be given to high-quality toilet and shower facilities. In addition, the centre will include a café, lounge, padel shop, two large conference rooms, and a first-floor balcony overlooking the courts. A dedicated lounge area will provide a relaxed setting for post-match refreshments and socialising. Tom Jersø Tom... More

Project • By BLOKK • Apartments

Ny boligbebyggelse ved Bytorvet

The new residential development at Bytorvet in Tølløse comprises the construction of eight new apartments, centrally located in the heart of Tølløse. The project contributes to the densification of the area with modern housing that integrates into the existing urban structure along Jernbanevej. The development is designed as a unified, elongated building volume of up to two storeys with an attic level, reaching a maximum height of 12 metres. The pitched roof runs parallel to the street, while the façades are constructed in red brick with red roof tiles. This anchors the development in the material tradition and architectural scale of the surrounding area. The building’s slender depth ensures good d... More

Project • By BLOKK • Apartments

Vipperød Bakker

Vipperød Bakker is a residential development designed with a focus on the quality of everyday life and a strong sense of connection. Here, contemporary functionality meets Danish architectural tradition in a harmonious interplay between architecture, nature and community. Caption Caption Caption Caption Caption The homes are constructed in light-coloured brick with dark roofs, creating a calm and timeless expression. Each home opens onto its own private garden – a natural extension of the living space, where everyday life flows effortlessly between indoors and out. A residential neighbourhood designed for community and family life. The architectural concept carefully balances privacy with a sense of s... More

Project • By BLOKK • Bars

Kongelys Café

Kongelys Café is designed as a new and distinctive gathering point in Hedehusene, situated between office buildings and residential areas. The project introduces a new social meeting place to the area, creating an informal setting for employees, residents and visitors alike. Caption The café is conceived as a simple timber volume in a deep red hue, carefully selected to establish a visual connection with the colours of the surrounding architecture and create a sense of coherence across the area. The terrace is designed as a natural extension of the café, strengthening the connection between interior and exterior. Together, the building and its outdoor spaces create an inviting setting for everyday life, informal... More

Project • By BLOKK • Private Houses

Sommerhus Frølunde Fed

Sommerhus Frølunde Fed is a contemporary holiday home centred around architecture, natural light and a close connection to its surroundings. Set within the scenic landscape of Frølunde Fed, the house is shaped by the distinctive character of the site and the quiet rhythm of the surrounding landscape. The architecture is driven by a desire to create a retreat where simplicity, materiality and functionality come together in a clear and harmonious whole. The house comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a generous living space that brings the kitchen, dining area and living room together in one continuous open flow. This space forms the heart of the home – a place for gathering and spending time together, wit... More

Project • By BLOKK • Community Centres

Skitseforslag for tilbygning

A preliminary design proposal for an extension to an institution in Zealand, introducing an additional room as a freestanding volume. Caption The proposal takes the form of a unified timber-clad volume with a clear and contemporary architectural identity. The vertical cladding emphasises the geometry and proportions of the extension, defining it as a distinct addition to the existing building while maintaining a simple and precise connection to the original structure. Caption The layout is organised around a clear and functional plan, with a focus on natural daylight and a seamless transition between the existing building and the new extension. Caption More

Project • By BLOKK • Apartments

Usserød Kongevej 41

The project comprises a new development on Usserød Kongevej, consisting of five residential units and one commercial space at ground level. The building is constructed in light-coloured brick with decorative brickwork in a sawtooth bond, while the rooftop apartment is clad in copper. All windows and doors are finished in a copper tone, creating a cohesive architectural expression. Caption Caption Caption The outdoor areas have been carefully designed in accordance with the visions set out in the municipal plan for the creation of new urban spaces along Usserød Kongevej. In response to this, the building is set back from the road, creating a more generous and inviting relationship between the architecture, the s... More

Project • By Edyta Sowińska Interior Design • Apartments

Cashmere Apartment

The CASHMERE project is a 150 m² single-story house in Krakow with a calm, refined character, dominated by light natural tones and soft contrasts. It is a space where minimalist form meets coziness, creating an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and daily comfort. Edyta Sowińska Edyta Sowińska Microcement floors, high-quality materials, and subtle lighting highlight the timeless elegance of the design. Every detail is meticulously refined to maintain a balance between aesthetics and functionality. The living area – living room, kitchen, and dining – seamlessly merges, creating an open, light-filled space. Soft fabrics, gentle furniture forms, and warm colors give the interior a cozy yet luxurious character. E... More

Project • By Seraro by Ramical • Private Houses

Retreat Home

Conceived as a seamless integration between architecture and interior design, where spatial continuity and material coherence define the overall experience. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical The project emphasizes indoor-outdoor living through open-plan social areas that extend դեպի covered terraces, outdoor dining spaces, and leisure zones. Natural materials, warm tones, and controlled lighting create a balanced and refined atmosphere throughout. Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Seraro by Ramical Circulation spaces are designed as experiential transitions, incorporating elements such as water and vegetation to reinforce the connection with the surrounding environment. The private area... More
Pinnacle House San Diego modern home with light filled indoor outdoor interior and open plan living spaces
Pinnacle House modern resort style luxury home with pool in San Diego, California
Pinnacle House San Diego, California modern home designed for luxury resort style indoor outdoor living
Pinnacle House San Diego, California modern architectural luxury mansion with glass walls and seamless indoor outdoor design
Pinnacle House luxury indoor outdoor modern home with pool and views in San Diego, California

Project • By Whipple Russell Architects • Private Houses

Pinnacle House

Set atop a prominent ridgeline in Rancho Santa Fe, Pinnacle House is conceived as a contemporary estate that blurs the boundary between architecture, landscape, and horizon. Positioned on 1.9 acres with panoramic views extending across rolling canyons to the Pacific Ocean, the residence is designed as a private retreat that celebrates Southern California’s climate, light, and indoor-outdoor way of living. The 19,700 square foot compound is organized as a collection of interconnected pavilions anchored by a dramatic central living space. Floor-to-ceiling glazing, expansive overhangs, and a carefully curated material palette dissolve the distinction between interior and exterior, allowing the surrounding landscape to become an extensio... More
Royal Palm Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style desert home with infinity edge swimming pool and outdoor terraces
Royal Palm Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style hillside desert home with infinity pool and views
Royal Palm Paradise Valley, Arizona luxury resort style hillside desert home with modern architectural exterior design
Royal Palm Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style desert home minimalist architectural front entrance
Royal Palm Paradise Valley, Arizona modern resort style desert home with terraced hillside design

Project • By Whipple Russell Architects • Private Houses

Royal Palm

From a distance, Royal Palm reads as layered planes of stone, wood, water, and glass stepping down a mountainside in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Its modern design extends in a series of horizontal volumes towards the valley below, opening to an infinity-edge swimming pool, and outdoor living spaces for entertaining and resort-style living. At the heart of the design is a light-filled main floor where the kitchen, dining room, living room, bar and wine display share one open plan. A skylight brings natural light down and through this open volume, and then past a glass floor walkway into the lower level below, while floor-to-ceiling sliding glass walls connect the main living areas to the outdoors. A luxury infinity pool with waterfall edge, B... More
Pasadena luxury home with modern architectural design
Pasadena luxury modern architectural home with resort style swimming pool and entertainment terrace
Pasadena luxury modern resort style home with backyard pool terrace

Project • By Whipple Russell Architects • Private Houses

Pasadena

Some homes are defined by a single dramatic gesture, Pasadena is defined by the richness of everyday life. Set within a secluded hillside estate in Los Angeles, California, the custom home feels both generous in size, and easy to live in, with spaces for everything from quiet family evenings, to hosting on a grand scale. A minimalist modern exterior gives way to an expansive interior shaped by natural light, extensive glazing, and open living spaces. Responding to fire department access requirements, the main and upper levels are organized as two separate wings that remain connected on the lower level. Between them, the central pool terrace becomes a focal point for everyday living, with the kitchen, living, and dining areas opening toward... More
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury resort style home with modern architectural design and front yard pool terrace
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury home with modern architectural indoor outdoor design
Anglet Biarritz, France luxury resort style home for modern indoor outdoor living, featuring glass walls, terraces & backyard swimming pool

Project • By Whipple Russell Architects • Private Houses

Anglet

Set within the coastal landscape of Biarritz, France, this modern resort-style home features a layered composition of glass and stone around a front yard swimming pool at the heart of its outdoor spaces.  Arrival unfolds vertically, with a covered passageway and stairs leading to the main living level. Landing on an expansive terrace at the door of a light-filled interior, the design immediately establishes an emphasis on indoor-outdoor living.  The upper level is the center of daily life. On one end sits the primary suite with private terrace, spacious dressing room, and generous bath, and on the other, a kitchen, dining area, and living room, all flowing together in one open-plan design. Extending onto the outdoor terrace, ope... More