Modern residence

Crest A residence that choreographs architectural surprises through connectors and courtyards Location: Vailathur, Malappuram,Kerala,India Area: 4450 sq. ft Running studio Located in the heart of Northern Kerala, the Crest residence tells an experiential story, breaking away from traditional rectangular forms with a sculptural design that captivates at first sight. Aligning with the client's vision for a well-lit sculptural form that exudes serenity and intimacy, the entrance is framed by a series of illuminated, repetitive pentagonal shapes that draw attention from a distance and mask the unconventional plan that lies within. Running studio The architectural concept ingeniously connects two distinct building volumes through... More

The home located in the suburbs of New Orleans had a low ceiling that provided its exterior (and interior) with an aesthetic (and proportion) that was familiar to other mid-century homes built in this region but lacked many of the components that often distinguish these homes as remarkable works of Architecture such as an open floor plan, vaulted spaces (strategically juxtaposed to the low ceilings), and unexpected elements of surprise.  Instead, the home favored functionality and formality in keeping with the regional client expectations of that time. Many distinct enclosed rooms with expected functions such as study, playroom, small and large formal dining room, sunroom, etc. strongly established a predetermined circulation path.... More

The Loop House, the latest project by Mobius, is not only a perfect example of contemporary architecture, but also a manifesto of harmony between man and nature. While technology and urbanisation seem to dominate the natural environment in the 21st century, this project is a clear signal of a return to the roots – to the idea of symbiosis between man and the surrounding landscape. It is more than just a residential building – it is a space that has been drawn by nature and harmoniously integrated into its surroundings, creating an uninterrupted dialogue between architecture and landscape. Architect Przemek Olczyk proves that a house can be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, but also deeply rooted in its natural context,... More

Embedded in a gentle hilly landscape, the house complements an existing ensemble. The adopted building configuration, with its open angles and two intersecting saddle roofs, reflects the distinctive character of the site. Christian Brandstätter Completely closed towards the street, the generously glazed interior with its central living and dining area opens up to the impressive natural landscape. The spatial transition continues smoothly through a terrace laid out on several levels with a partially sheltered front area. Christian Brandstätter Each room offers a variety of visual connections internally as well as to the surrounding nature. Inside, the intersection of the roof as well as the overall height of the rooms i... More

Svetozar Andreev: Zen Garden Residences a unique residential space - an evergreen oasis - in the historical center of St. Petersburg.  Northern architecture with a southern character. Saint Petersburg is often called the star of the North, and like many cities located in cold climates, it lacks a warm summer atmosphere. As a practical consequence of understanding this peculiarity of the city, I came up with the idea of the ZEN GARDEN project - a unique living space of an evergreen oasis in the historical center of St. Petersburg. © Svetozar Andreev 2023 The idea of an oasis or hidden garden formed the general layout of the ZEN GARDEN building, the core of which is a green atrium with hanging balcony gardens with tropical p... More

Stationed above 50 acres of planted vineyard and surrounded by breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, the compact T-shaped house leverages the natural slope of the hillside to place living spaces and connecting landscape at grade. Clayton Korte A simple layout and “right-sized” spaces feel just the same whether indoors or outdoors, assisted by positioning the bedroom wing of the house to shoulder the entertaining space from the prevailing western winds. Casey Dunn Photography Private bedroom suites flank kitchen and living areas, with entertaining areas positioned at both ends. The west end of the kitchen opens up to a covered dining banquette that overlooks the vineyard “caracol” through the trees,... More

“Make a waterdrop device to quench lights and suspended ceiling.” A joking talk finally gave birth to Water Droplet, the one and only symbol of the house. From now on, it’s no longer a standard “commercial house”, but a special new home for the couple。 SUUKODESIGN Conception “Waterdrop Residence” is located in Chengdu, Sichuan. It’s a refined decoration and renovation project of penthouse covering 200 m2. An overseas couple asked SUUKO to renovate it. The original residence was equipped with wall heating in the whole house, posing a huge challenge to the renovation work. In daily conversation, SUUKO sensed that they expected to live in a relatively steady and quiet environment. They did... More

The couple who commissioned this project have chosen Vilamoura for its unique leisure and recreation resort community. The 1200 sqm villa featuring a considerable garden space and a private swimming pool, exhibits a contemporary architectural look with premium quality materials and stunning finishes. Once the renovation project was finalised, the couple approached Greenapple for a full interior design project. Both the necessity and opportunity for a great project was immediately apparent. An open brief allowed our architects, designers and construction specialists to conceive a home interior that could meet all of the client’s lifestyle requirements now and in the future. Highlights include incorporation of decorative stone details i... More

The creation of a residence in a location with strong natural element is always a big challenge. On an olive grove of the northeastern side of Corfu Island, this challenge became an opportunity to design a house that is in line with its exterior and inspires with its minimal lines. Z House provided the architect Maria Doxa the perfect “canvas” to “paint” a villa using the “colors” of Corfu hills and Ionian Sea. In the structure of the building, three long volumes stand out. The lower stone volume is at the back of the site and retains the inclination of the surface. The two other smaller volumes complement the stone - the one over it and the other in front of it - forming the construction, so as to creat... More

Presenting to you a modern artistic take by Bora Da on a master bedroom. The bedroom is all art and oomph and luxury beautifully blended by the lines of modernity.The feature wall is an abstraction of ruffled palm in a calm ivory white. Sitting in front is a comfortable cozy bedding along side a lounge sofa draped in ever so famous houndstooth print. The television unit incompasses the feature wall spirit with a delicate glass book shelve. The chair, the painting all bring to your attention the vibe of the inhabitants and their want for an arty, modern and a comfortable living space. 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

This modern house design located in Muscat, Oman and designed by CAS is a proof that modern does not have to mean cold, as this house exemplifies with its inviting warmth.  The modern and strict geometric elements are softened by the warmth of the earthly colors and yellow lights. These geometric forms are repeated in the landscape through the orthogonal shape of planting areas, pools, and pergola structures Balance in proportions is the key to the successful design of this modern house design. More