The Hobson Bay House was designed by Stevens Lawson as a typical contemporary house. The house is ideally located on a north-declining slope looking out to the picturesque Hobson Bay in Auckland, New Zealand. Next to Hobson Bay house is an enclave of modern houses. To make full use of the breathtaking Hobson Bay views, the living area, sky deck and main bedroom are located on the upper floor. The...
How elegant a house can be while being able to retain the simplicity is exampled by this art work of Rocha Tombal Architecten. The differentiating factor of the house is its uniqueness. The house is given ‘eye’ shaped windows welcoming the view of beautiful nature facing them. The residency is designed such that it shuns the view of neighboring houses. The interior is designed superbly and artfully....
Mikou Design Studio creates a powerful and unique landmark in the city of Ratzeburg , country of Lauenburg – the Ritzeburg School Complex. This schools complex is composed of one specialized, one primary, and a secondary school which is of lower form. Why has it become a powerful and unique landmark? Because the schools complex is located in the mostly residential area of the city, where low-density...
Are you a fan of contemporary art and modern sculpture and paintings? If you are there is a dual delight for you in this art gallery called Circa Art Gallery situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. Coming from the StudioMAS Architects & Urban Design, this gallery is an art in itself. The building is designed with three levels connected by a hefty spiral ramp surrounding it. The last floor is beautified...
The Triangle House is a contemporary Norwegian home planned by JVA, Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Arkitekter MNALT. The house is located in Nesodden, Norway. The house is surrounded by pine-forest. But one could still look out to the sea from inside the house. The aerial building lines accentuate the design, especially the roof line. Different windows, defining various spaces of the house, highlight the external...
This is an architectural masterwork of 69, a Czech Republican company. The design of this house was not like what is perceived to be, intentional. The location before the construction had a different look altogether as the garden seemed to be not taken care of properly and there was an old building adjoining the modern one. These features gave complication to the project. Nevertheless the place was...
George Balan, the architect has created a brilliant piece of architecture in the fine-looking natural, hilly region of Romania. The residency seems to be in integration with its atmosphere. The exterior is made of wood and concrete which not only give it a fabulous look but is also weather resistant. To give the interior a natural touch, a combination of wood and marble is used. Purposely the windows...
One of the remarkable contemporary house design is portrayed in a Ticino house called House in Carabbia. The house was planned by architect Davide Macullo in Switzerland. The owner of the house wished for an intimate and closed shell-like house. Carabbia is a small village with overall population of 600 people. The village rests on a slpe in a beautiful valley at the Western side of Mount San Salvatore. The...
Technology Center Medical Science (Das Science Center Medizintechnik) is located in central Berlin between Postdamer Platz and the Bradenburg Gate, this new building was designed by Gnädinger Architects and due to its function as a corporate facility and science center which close enough to do with human mobility and bionics this sleek and shiny building also is looking somewhat sterile and synthetic. Owned...
House P is one of the most remarkably designed house by Caramel Architekten in Klosterneuburg, Austria. With its unique location House P seems to be looking down from its high perch at the valley below in Klosterneuburg. Unique design of House P is enhanced even more by the use of prefabricated concrete elements in the house’s façade. The entrance from the street side passes through the garage...