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12 Contemporary and Stylish Black Residences
Building a home is not an easy thing to do. But while some search for oceanfront properties or places with stunning mountain views, others dream about certain architecture styles. And then there are those people who just love a dark facade on their home. This is today’s topic – a list of 12 contemporary and [...] -
12 Fantastic Tree Houses From Across The World
Children and adults alike enjoy to experiment with tree houses – the kids use these constructions for playtime, while adults transform distant memories of childhood tree houses into exceptional residences built among trees. The differences between these two kinds of tree houses lies in the architecture, design and details. Enjoy this inspiring list of 12 [...] -
Salamanca House showcasing a beautiful zinc-cladded roof
Salamanca House is a beautiful and very interesting residential building designed by Wellington-based studio Parsonson Architects. This project was completed back in 2008, but the bold design lines and strong character of the house is still actively modern. Designed to fit on a steep lot, the new house comes to complete the original property encompassing [...] -
Beautiful Villa Festen in the Nehterlands by BBVH Architects
Located in the beautiful Hague, Netherlands, Villa Festen is a wild and fresh combination of traditional elements and contemporary finishes. Designed by BBVH Architects, the fascinating urban residential construction was built to maximize the interiors’ exposure to natural light – large windows and sliding doors make the connection to the outside world. The traditional square [...] -
Sinus House – a home in Denmark displaying an interesting architecture
Some people dream about luxurious villas in warm parts of the world, others wish for residences that challenge their architects to find ways of building residential structures on the most intriguing terrains. Then there are those people looking for quiet, rustic surroundings, that would recharge their batteries and allow them to live stress free, modern [...] -
Aluminium, glass, stone, polished concrete and limestone walls: Esuoh House
A veritable dream vacation home, the Esuoh House in the center of the south-west wine region of Yallingup, Western Australia, seems to have been constructed according to the owner’s wishes and needs. The 2009 square meter property was adorned with a fantastic modern residential construction made of concrete and glass. Hofman and Brown Architects were [...] -
Exceptional waterfront modern home: Bonaire House
Designed by Silberstein Architects, the fascinating Bonaire House takes the name of its location: Bonaire, The Netherlands. Completed in the spring of 2011, the stunning modern home is set in a heavenly part of the Caribbean island of Bonaire. The waterfront home can pride itself on having an amazing floor plan: 3 bedrooms with private [...] -
Fantastic contemporary residential project: Malbaie V Residence
The modern and astonishing architectural masterpiece you can see in the photos below was designed by Montreal-based studio Mu Architecture and named Malbaie V Residence – “Le Phare”. The contemporary residential project was completed in 2010. Located in a stunning landscape, in the region of Cap-à-l’Aigle, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, this exceptional modern home covers over [...] -
Spiritually connected to the surroundings: Puristische Villa
Puristische Villa is a dream home designed after carefull consideration of the client’s wishes and needs. Located in the suburbs of Darmstadt, Germany, the villa displays a strong connection between the interior and exterior spaces, bringing natural light deep into the inside spaces. Designed by Netzwerkarchitekten, the modern house displays a collection of simple shapes that [...] -
JKC1 House – single family home in an exquisite neighbourhood
Today, a fascinating contemporary residence caught my attention. The JKC1 House is one of those home that makes you wonder if the house you live in now is the one for you. After seeing the photos, you will better understand what I mean. Designed by Singapore-based architectural firm ONG&ONG, the single family home is perfect [...]
