You may find amazing architecture anywhere you go. What about Lima, Peru? In Lima 2.8x Architects designed a simple, but modern piece of architecture called the Mirador House. The project consists of two volumes that contrast each other. A fully transparent volume predominantly glass and metal houses the social housing area allowing a clear view over the city. A second volume contains the most secretive private area of the house. The stone and concrete help to create the counterpart and to demonstrate how the building sits on the hill in a firm transparent allowing the volume to feel like a free-floating element in a more heavy and rocky. Get inspired by the gallery below. Enjoy!
The Browne Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects is the second of a series of small lot extension and alterations completed in New Farm, Brisbane. The dilapidated cottage has been entirely rebuilt along with a new, sculptured rear pod that is designed to open up to the rear. Get inspired!
Below, you may see 15 amazing photos of the Hillside Residence in Kentfield, California developed by Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects. The house is sited to engage the undulating hillside and capture the spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais and the San Francisco Bay.
A curved retaining wall follows the contours of the hillside and anchors the house to the steep site. The house is tucked under the living roof, which visually merges the house with the land. Growing out of the hillside, the roof is carved away to form a protected courtyard for the pool. Three volumes housing the living room, kitchen-dining area, and master bedroom rise up above the living roof with shed roofs angled to capture the sun for photovoltaic and solar hot water panels. The house incorporates passive and active heating and cooling systems, battery storage, and a cistern for water runoff management.
In Tokyo, Japan you may find amazing modern piece of architecture designed by Takato Tamagami Architectural Design called the N House. This design studio has many amazing projects in their porfolio. If interested, feel free to visit their website. It’s worth it. Enjoy!
Hugging the hillside above Lombok’s dramatic, virtually untouched western coastline, Malimbu Cliff Villa combines modern luxury with breathtaking panoramas to create an exotic island retreat. This stylish, contemporary and ultra chic villa, with four bedrooms plus a kids bunk room and 18-metre infinity pool, has been designed for total rest and relaxation. Enjoy the gallery!
In Rodaun, which is Vienna’s suburb, you may find an amazing modern house by Austrian Caramel Architects. Together, the future owner may count with around 300m2 of living space. There are four levels in total – three above the ground and one below. Designers did a good job with the living room … optically, it looks much larger than it really is. Outside there is a nice swimming pool with an area to chill. Enjoy .. and of course, get inspired.
Today we’re featuring another interesting architecture piece from Australia, this time situated in Sydney though. When scrolling through the gallery, I am sure you’ll notice the amazing living room with it’s romantic downtown Sydney view. It’s not the first property where we see a living room and terrace to form one integrated space on demand … but it’s always something special, I am sure you agree with that. Enjoy the rest … and get inspired!
If you’ll be visiting Shanghai, make sure to visit the Marriott Hotel’s new rooftop bar called Yu Bar. From design perspective it’s the place to be. It was designed by Chinese Kokai Studios. You’ll find more information about the Shanghai’s Yu Bar underneath the gallery. Enjoy!
