Portland, Oregon-based Skylab Architecture is teaming up with kit home manufacturer Steel Hut to design innovative, budget-friendly options for Quonset-style living that provide increased fire resistance and durability for harsh climates. Quonset-style hut homes are considered lightweight structures comprised of corrugated galvanized steel that don’t require interior wall supports. “It’s an incredible opportunity to work with Steel […]
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See inside this absolutely stunning contemporary glass house in South Africa
This fascinating contemporary glass house designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects together with M Square Lifestyle Design is a fusion of granite, steel, light, and water, situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. The design of this residence was inspired by the estate guidelines which forbid the use of burglar bars. Playing with the idea of […]
Living in harmony in absolutely stunning multigenerational home in Texas
This spectacular multigenerational home was designed by M Gooden Design for a family to live harmoniously together in Preston Hollow, a neighborhood in north Dallas, Texas. Entitled “Taula” House, the name is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “Balance.” Guided by the Hindu architecture principles of Vastu shastra, this modern residence expresses a balance between […]
Amazing Washington forest house with a steel tower office on train tracks
Olson Kundig Architects designed this sleek modern house that features a steel tower home office, nestled in a dense forest of Carnation, Washington. This project called “Maxon House” shows how a disciplined program and budget can lead to innovative design solutions that can liberate rather than confine. Encompassing 3,200 square feet of living space, this […]
This stunning industrial modern refuge has breathtaking Seattle skyline views
Janof Architecture designed this industrial modern refuge with the primary goal of fully embracing the breathtaking panoramic views found on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. Despite working within a modest budget for a family with two young children, the architects managed to create a 5,663-square-foot dwelling that not only fulfills the owner’s desire for a tranquil […]
See this incredibly stunning house on the water’s edge of Lake Austin
A Parallel Architecture together with Stewart Custom Homes has designed this sensational lake house nestled along the water’s edge of Lake Austin, Texas. The design concept originated from the desire to establish logic and order on the flat site through the architectural definition of use-patterns that offer both a sense of refuge and scale for its […]
Amazing steel and glass home designed around a heritage oak tree in Austin
A Parallel Architecture in collaboration with Arrowhead Construction has designed this fascinating urban treehouse-like home overlooking downtown Austin, Texas. A majestic split-trunk live oak had graced the heart of this compact lot for generations. In recent years, this heritage oak posed challenges to developers seeking to capitalize on the property’s urban location and cityscape views. […]
This sensational modern dream house in Minnesota boasts clean lines
Strand Design together with Detail Homes is responsible for the design of this spectacular modern dream house located on the popular Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, Minnesota. This home was designed to respect the historic neighborhood but also add a fun modern addition to it. The limestone was selected to integrate with the adjacent river bluffs and […]
This modern serene home in Minnesota is in perfect harmony with nature
Strand Design has created a striking modern home that’s nestled within an extraordinary wooded property in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This dwelling caters to the needs of a growing family, with an exterior facade clad with rich materials such as standing seam steel, iridescent brick, poured concrete panels, and natural cedar. The harmonious fusion of these elements […]
Tour a Michigan house with an organic modern mountain inspired design
42 North – Architecture + Design has designed this stunning modern mountain house that is positioned on the site of an old stone quarry in Ada, Michigan. Perched at the edge of a hillside, this dwelling boasts river valley views that stretch over 5 miles, this region is the perfect escape to view magnificent blue […]