This small, cube-like house stands on a very narrow site, sandwiched between very old neighboring buildings. As opposed to its surroundings, it is an extremely modern townhouse, standing in contrast and defying every bit of connection to its settings. Continue reading
I am a true believer in the indoor/outdoor concept, and this house presents it beautifully. It showcases all of my favorite materials – wood, glass and stone – all combined in a one-story home in the seaside resort south of Malmo, Sweden. Continue reading
This modern container home is absolutely beautiful. Located in Pont-Pean, France, if I’m not mistaken, the Crossbox house is a small 104 sq. m. family home constructed from four shipping containers. Continue reading
Located south of Malmo, Sweden, on a seaside summer resort, this lovely summer house belongs to a young couple. Modern, yet suitable for a flexible family life, it features a traditional 1.5 story structure, which is very common in the south of Sweden. Continue reading
This single family home in Lille, France, is constructed from eight recycled shipping containers, 40 ‘high and painted red. All prefabricated units were transported by truck and assembled on site using a crane. Assembly time: Three days! Continue reading
If you’re interested in seeing one of America’s most iconic works of modern architecture, we suggest a day trip to New Canaan, Connecticut. There you will find Philip Johnson’s Glass House – a National Trust Historic Site with a mission to preserve and interpret modern architecture, landscape, and art, as well as to honor the legacy of Philip Johnson (1906-2005) and and his partner, David Whitney (1939-2005). Continue reading
I was in complete awe when I first saw this house. For me, it embodies the perfect combination of living alongside nature and simplicity. This wonderful coastal home enjoys breathtaking views of Pirates Bay from one side and the company of a Eucalypti forest, native birds and wildlife on the other. What more can you ask for… Continue reading
Inspired by waterfront cottages on Tasmania’s Opossum Bay, this small house is efficient, stylish and affordable. The scale and profile of this semi-prefabricated structure is modest, based on the concept of reducing building scale as a core principle of sustainability. It serves as a home and a place of contemplation and retreat for a couple that emigrated to Tasmania from the United States.
This modern house sits in a rural site that slopes south to north in Victoria, Australia. The owner wanted a family home that will engage with the environment, while remaining protected and secure – a house that will feel warm and sheltered in winter, while also open and light filled through summer. The result – a beautiful, contemporary home that stretches out to its gorgeous surroundings. Continue reading
Two LA-based interior designers fell in love with Cape Breton Island, in a remote corner of Nova Scotia, and decided to build a romantic wood-shingled getaway home for their family.
The design of this charming coastal cottage was based on the color palette of blue, gray and green – the colors of land and sky. It was inspired by local barns combined with pure Scandinavian aesthetic. Continue reading
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