Tag: Contemporary House
Contemporary Home with Spectacular Ocean Views in Rio de Janeiro
AL Rio de Janeiro was completed by the São Paulo based studio Arthur Casas. This 5,200 square foot contemporary residence has been designed with great attention to detail. Floor-to-Ceiling sliding glass panels in the front and back of the home provide a light and airy feel. AL Rio de Janeiro is located near the Pedra…
Impressive Cantilevered Home in Pontypridd, Wales
The House for a Photographer has been visualized by the Swansea based studio Hyde + Hyde Architects. This modern cantilevered, two story family home is situated within an isolated, disused quarry on the edge of the Brecon National Park. The House for a Photographer is located in Pontypridd, Wales. House for a Photographer by Hyde+Hyde…
Lakeside Home in Kaleden, British Columbia
The Lefebvre-Smyth Residence was completed in April 2012 by the Vancouver based studio CEI Architecture. This outstanding 3,000 square foot, lakeside contemporary home was built with a total budget of $850,000. The home is perched atop a hillside on the west bank of Skaha Lake, with stunning views of the lake to the east and…
Elegant Family Home in Ramat HaSharon, Israel
The Ramat Hasharon House 10 was completed in 2010 by the Tel Aviv based studio Pitsou Kedem Architects in collaboration with architect Jonathan Munjak. This 6,458 square foot modern residence has been designed for a young family, the open plan first floor opens out onto a large wooden terrace with a stunning pool and beautifully…
Sophisticated Contemporary Home: Carrara House in Pilar, Argentina
The Carrara House was completed in 2010 by the Buenos Aires based studio Andres Remy Arquitectos. This 6,458 square foot, two-story modern home has been designed for a couple with two children. Water surrounds the home, with a swimming pool, jacuzzi and water features, inside a fascinating waterfall flows down from the second floor into…
Imposing Family Home in Lima, Peru
Casa BK was completed in 2008 by the Lima based studio Domenack Architects. This fabulous 6,780 square foot contemporary residence was designed for a young couple with three children. The home is situated at the back of the plot, maximizing the views of the beautiful countryside and providing privacy from the neighbors. Casa BK is…
Divided by Movable Partitions: Float House in Tel Aviv, Israel
The Float House was completed in 2013 by the Tel Aviv based firm Pitsou Kedem Architects. The idea with this project was to create a home with large open spaces, divided by internal courtyards and movable partitions, enabling the clients to change the shape of rooms for a variety of different uses. The Float House is…
Beachfront Vacation Home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The Mexico Residence was completed in 2010 by the Seattle based studio Olson Kundig Architects. This stunning beachfront home has been designed as a seasonal vacation home where the clients can entertain large numbers of friends and family. Sustainable features include thermal panels and natural ventilation. The Mexico Residence is located in Cabo San Lucas, Baja,…
Stunning Mountain Home in Twentynine Palms, California
The Yucca Valley House 3 was completed in 2012 by the Los Angeles based studio Oller & Pejic Architecture. This unusual modern home was built with the instruction that it should look like a shadow between the mountains. The home is situated on a precipice with almost 360 degree views across the desert and on…
Modern Home with Upside-Down Layout: 4 Views in Hampshire, England
The 4 Views House was completed in 2013 by the Winchester based Architects AR Design Studio. The clients wanted a new house designed and built, they gave AR Design Studio a ‘free hand’ with its design, around a wish for a garden within. The house has a flipped layout with the bedrooms on the ground…
