This picture has really caught my eye; I’m not sure if it’s because of the beautiful stonework combined with delicate greenery or what I might find at the end of this mysterious passageway. This picture depicts the entrance to a beautiful Hudson Valley residence, where the visitor moves through this narrow space to reveal spacious living areas opening up to views of distant landscapes. Continue reading →

This modern piece of architecture isn’t named Desert Panorama House for nothing; I mean, look at it… It’s open in almost every direction, with sheltering roof planes that relate perfectly to the horizontal desert landscape. And like the desert climate itself, the house is an array of dualities, combining stone walls with delicate metal and glass doors, open fluid spaces with massive fixed elements. Continue reading →

A former Chicago warehouse from the 1920’s has been completely renovated to create a modern, 3-story high family home. The original mercantile building has been opened up with expansive windows, that bring loads of natural light into the space, a private yard and roof terrace – all contributing to the contemporary indoor/outdoor way of living. Continue reading →

Located in the leafy suburb of Canterbury, Australia, the Elm & Willow House is a beautiful 280 sq. meter home that has been awarded the ‘AIA Victorian Chapter Residential Award’. It consists of concrete, steel and glass, and provides a unique alfresco way of living. Continue reading →

An existing two-story house from 1910 has been renovated and expanded into a 3,000 sq. ft., single family home in New York, NY. The result is a one-of-a-kind, modern townhouse that includes both an artist’s studio and living spaces. Continue reading →

This contemporary piece of architecture was conceived as an ecological family home. Constructed on an overgrown infill site in Toronto’s vibrant Bloor West Village neighborhood, the Ellis Park House is earth sheltered into a sloped hillside with exceptional green features and fantastic views. Continue reading →

A new flowering pavilion has been placed in New York City’s Peter Minuit Plaza. It was created by UNStudio and was presented as a gift from the Dutch government to the people of New York. The structure is sleek and modern, serving as a hub: a culinary outlet and an information point. Continue reading →

In my opinion, any form of architecture should coexist in harmony and be a part of its surroundings. While planning the Torres House, the architects succeeded in establishing an intimate contact between this modern home and the natural environment in which it is located; take for example the impressive entrance, where the visitor crosses over a fountain from which a huge Oak tree emerges. Continue reading →

An inner courtyard is a wonderful feature; you can enjoy the outdoors while having plenty of privacy, extend your living spaces for entertaining or simply relax with a good book on a Sunday afternoon.

Tucked away on a hillside, this modern home design wraps around a large courtyard, it has extensive views on one side yet is perfectly private on the other side, allowing its owners to enjoy the best of both worlds. Continue reading →

This conceptual home is part of a unique collection named Simplicity, created by Italian duo Carlo Santambrogio and the designer Ennio Arosio. The concept is based on a transparent shape – a glass house – combined with other glass elements – a kitchen, bathtub, bed, etc – which seem to be as one with the structure itself. Continue reading →