Modern residential design
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about modern residential design
Project • By The Room Architecture and Design • Hotels
Citadines Flatiron
The lobby at Citadines Flatiron is a contemporary hospitality environment where classical elegance meets modern Southeast Asian living. Informed by the building's geometry and Cambodia's evolving cosmopolitan character, the light filled space is characterized by "Refined Simplicity"; a composition of clean lines, natural materials, and subtle classical references.
The interior is defined by sculptural fluted walls that serve as the primary architectural gesture. These contemporary interpretations of Greco-Roman columns create vertical rhythm, with smooth white surfaces that catch and diffuse natural light to create shifting shadow play throughout the day.
Robert Kleiner
The spatial configuration utilizes fluid zoning to create distin... More
Project • By Arriva Designs • Apartments
Sky Crest
Forty-nine floors above the energy of Mumbai, where sound fades and the sky takes over, Sky Crest unfolds in stillness. Spread across the top three levels of Indiabulls Forest, one of the city’s most prominent towers, this 10,000-square-foot penthouse is conceived as a quiet retreat.
Noaidwin Sttudio
When the Arriva Designs team first entered the site, it was a bare shell, a vast open volume suspended high above the city. The team saw this blank slate as an opportunity to shape a home grounded not in excess but in atmosphere.
Noaidwin Sttudio
A HOME IN THE SKY: The design was guided by the concept of ‘open to the sky’. Not just in spirit, but in how the space receives light, how it expands, how it allows s... More
Project • By Nathan Fell Architecture • Private Houses
Vaulted House (Renovation)
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
Project • By AFW • Apartments
TARC Kailāsa
The Singapore-based multi-disciplinary design firm AFW shares their design vision for TARC Kailāsa, a 1,000,000-square-feet, five-tower residential complex launched by realty developer TARC Group across over 6.12 acres of land in New Delhi, India.
Situated on the site of a former shopping mall on Patel Nagar road in the Kirti Nagar locality, TARC Kailāsa encompasses three- and four-bedroom apartment properties ranging between 3,440 and 3,685 square feet and was awarded the “Luxury Project of the Year" at the Golden Brick Awards in Dubai. The apartment units were first launched in January 2024 with possession scheduled for 2028, and the first phase of the TARC Kailāsa unit launch sold out earlier in fall 2024.
AFW approac... More
Project • By McLean Quinlan • Private Houses
Kent Downs
This woodland retreat sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Kent countryside. Approached via a sweeping drive, the building gradually reveals itself within the landscape. Inside, the house uses a simple palette of natural timber, stone, plaster and glass, the tines of the oak contributing to the feeling of warmth throughout.
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
A local ragstone wall divides the two volumes to form the entrance. To one side the bedroom wing sits tall, and to the other, the single storey living pavilion appears to float out over the landscape.
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
Jim Stephenson
The house uses natu... More
Project • By SOVA • Apartments
Marvel Gem
The presented project is a southwest facing apartment in the wide center of Sofia. In the plan, at the macro level, we create a very definite division between the living room, the bedroom and the children's tract. Each of them has its own bathroom, which is very different in function and, accordingly, in design.
Kostadin Kulishev
Kostadin Kulishev
Kostadin Kulishev
Kostadin Kulishev
Kostadin Kulishev
The first largest children's tract combines the rooms for sleeping, studying, wardrobe and bathroom. They are completely separated in an area independent of the rest of the dwelling, but at the same time the largest space is allocated for them in terms of area. The entrance to the children's area is through a large wal... More
Project • By Banker Wire • Apartments
Residential Welded Wire Railings
This newly built residence is an interior design model that combines modern elegance with functionality. The open-plan layout, high ceilings, and large windows make this space so bright, airy, and so inviting. Upper-level flooring and railing in dark tones add a further streak of sophistication to an already enhanced contemporary vibe of the space. With all of the open space in this home, the homeowners wanted to keep as much open feel as possible with the aesthetics.
Banker Wire
Banker Wire
Using the Banker Wire WDZ-49 welded wire mesh, they installed railing infills powder coated in Raven Black for their home. The welded wire railing works great for anyone looking to install some durable, low-maintenance material into their hou... More
Project • By Seth Powers Photography • Apartments
Runxi Towers
Runxi Towers in Shenzhen connects people by supporting the lifestyles of residents, including multigenerational families, young couples and professionals. On one of the area’s last remaining development plots, Runxi Towers is coveted for its site: an adjacent park and golf course with beautiful views as a retreat from the busy city.
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Amenities include a fitness centre, spa, piano room, mahjong room, offices, games rooms, piano halls and party rooms to support the residents and their guests.
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
Seth Powers
S... More
Project • By The Svetozar Andreev Studio / Hotei-Russia • Apartments
Zen Garden Residences by Svetozar Andreev
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
Project • By Clayton Korte • Housing
Canyon Residence at Wildcat Hollow
Sitting on nearly two acres, this West Lake Hills residence is nestled into the easternmost end of a wooded lot that slopes sharply towards a canyon at the foothills of the property. This topographic condition offers incredible opportunities to capture deep views of the hills beyond, but also poses challenges for the house’s siting, access, and constructability. Among these challenges, the main one was how to create a small footprint that was able to accommodate the program required by the owners with low impact and minimal site disturbance.
Clayton Korte
The result is a house that has a compact cut and fill area, achieved by condensing the main living zones in two “book-end” pods connected by a suspended bridge that... More
Project • By Assembledge • Private Houses
Oakdell Residence
Nestled in the hills of the Fryman Canyon Estates area in Studio City, California, the Oakdell Residence is a remodel and addition to an existing 1960’s mid-century home.
Originally built in 1957, the one-story, 3,900 square feet property remained a kind of a midcentury time capsule until rejuvenated by Assembledge+.
Lisa Romerein
Lisa Romerein
At the heart of the original design was a saw-tooth floor plan that offered views in multiple directions. However, beyond this core, the floor plan was congested and connectivity throughout the home and site was limited. The client’s wish was to create an airy and light space throughout maximizing views of the surrounding landscape while drawing on the home’s... More
Project • By Signum Architecture • Housing
Downtempo
DESIGN INTENT
Set in the Mayacamas Mountains between Sonoma and Napa, the site for this weekend home is just 10 minutes from downtown Calistoga, but it seems much further removed. The owners envisioned a retreat where they could build lasting memories with their children, entertain friends and enjoy the wine country’s slower pace. Our intent for the project was to capitalize upon the unique nature of the site and views, while respecting the character of the land. Within this sensitive terrain, sustainability and fire resistance were key drivers for the design.
Bruce Damonte
DESIGN SOLUTION
Our involvement with the project began early. Familiar with the valley and the site from regular bike-riding excursions in the area, we wal... More
Project • By ORA Studio NYC • Apartments
West Village Apartment
The Memphis, named and inspired by the Milan design style of the 80's, at 140 Charles Street is an example of a typical Post Modern building in Manhattan. When we first had a consultation with the Client, they wanted to do a minimal renovation.
Richard Cadan Photography
The foot print of the building is a trapezoidal shape that made the plan interesting but created a lot of irregular shaped rooms. The Client’s apartment had the ideal combination of location, space and great views with a terrace in each corner.
When we illustrated the concept and the potential of the space unfolded, their interest was piqued. We envisioned the space that was previously chopped out into small rooms, into a seemingly larger living space with... More
Project • By ALPOLIC™ | Metal Composites Materials • Private Houses
Tamanna Residence
The future of residential metal architecture is bright.
In Western Canada, Excelsior Architectural Product is forging new ground with several projects that speak to a bold future of residential architecture. One recent project, a new home for the owners of Tamanna Concept, Ltd., has become a showpiece for the company, where people can see the advantages of installing metal composite material (MCM) on their home.
Tariq Malik, a custom home builder, and his wife Afsana, an architectural designer, envisioned a forward-thinking design for their Vancouver property that would remain stylish for years to come. Excelsior worked closely with them in the design and completed the fabrication and installation for the project.
Excelsior Archi... More
Project • By The Shar • Housing
Chashmandaz Villa
himself and one for his father as a gift for all his favors during his life.
The back and forth relationship between father and son characters is shown in Iranian legendary books and is indicating the unbreakable connection between them.
The presence of father as a symbol of conservative life and son as the forerunner of the new generation, as a family in spite of different lifestyles, is an undeniable and challenging situation.
So putting together the father and son by observing each one’s privacy, accepting and understanding different personalities and lifestyles and highlighting the integration element is the goal of this project.
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The other challenging part of design was the width of the site because it was impossi... More