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Architecture & Design Archive
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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 [...] -
Uniquely Renovated Stockholm Apartment Designed by Daniel Nyström
This Stockholm Apartment, designed by architect Daniel Nyström, was recently renovated to fit the requests for a modern lifestyle. Boasting a large space that acts like a living space, a dining room, cooking area and bedroom, the apartment also features a long and narrow walk-in-closet hidden behind large white panels in the hallway. Spreading over [...] -
Fantastic glass and steel residential structure: Taghkanic House
Taghkanic House was designed by New York-based architectural firm Thomas Phifer and Partners. The fantastic, award-winning 8,800 square foot home in Hudson Valley, New York, is made of two volumes – the main structure boasting 7,000 square feet of modern living spaces and a 1,800 square foot glass and steel pavilion, with 360-degree views of the [...] -
Revamping of a 1940s home by Ibarra Rosano Design Architects
Ibarra Rosano Design Architects designed a modern and fresh residence in Tucson, Arizona. The house used to be a normal 1940?s brick house with a 1990’s addition, but the transformation turned the simple house into a contemporary masterpiece. Trying to capture the spirit of comfort within the house’s walls, the architects struggled to build a [...]
