Unveiling the Bridge House, a stunning primary residence nestled in Houston, Texas, a city famed for its rich natural landscapes. Masterfully designed by Lake|Flato Architects in 2020, this contemporary structure marvelously marries urban living with an intimate connection to nature.
Encapsulating the homeowners’ lofty ideals, the design pays homage to the surrounding wooded site and private ravine that feeds into the greater Buffalo Bayou. With its commitment to sustainability and resource preservation, Bridge House stands as a paragon of modern design ethos and environmental consciousness.
Nestled on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain, Casa Hernandez challenges the norm of urban planning. This two-story home, meticulously crafted by Langarita-Navarro Arquitectos in 2020, embraces nature and art in a locale known for dense building. Responding to the clients’ love of cosmopolitan life and art, the innovative design boasts bright, high-ceilinged spaces, lush gardens, and stunning vistas, transforming what was once a south-facing plot into a contemporary architectural marvel.
Becoming a homeowner is a big decision to make. After all, you’ll be responsible for paying a mortgage and property taxes. However, this is the easy part of the decision-making process for many soon-to-be homeowners. The hard part is deciding whether you want to build or buy. While there are pros and cons associated with both options, you might be more eager to explore your building options after learning the following advantages:
Discover the Golden Oak Residence – a gem in Portola Valley, California. This exquisite, single-story home is a masterpiece by William Duff Architects. Unveiled in 2013, it fuses functionality with unrivaled spaciousness. Strategically perched on a hilltop, it optimizes the idyllic site with a butterfly roof. This design genius illuminates the main gathering spaces with a flood of natural light, ventilation, and panoramic views. A clever shift in geometry delineates public and private zones, creating a serene retreat. The judicious choice and arrangement of materials add warmth and balance, echoing the site’s beauty.
Unveiling the Kalrav Villa, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Ahmedabad, India. Designed in 2022 by VPA Architects, this luxury house harmonizes tradition with a contemporary aesthetic. Encased within a thicket of mature trees, its minimal footprint pays tribute to its surrounding nature. The eastern facing façade, shaped like a ‘flying bird’, sets the tone for a house that embraces the beauty of the outdoors in every aspect of its design.
Discover “A Taste of Europe Nestled in the Med,” an architectural gem in southern Israel. Crafted by renowned designer Shirley Dan, this traditional yet contemporary house embodies the marriage of comfort and elegance.
Spread across two levels and half an acre (0.20 hectares), the property exudes charm and sophistication, blending large windows for natural daylight, lush gardens, and luxurious living spaces. Perfect for raising a family, it offers an ideal blend of entertaining and relaxing spaces, including a gym, a pampering master suite, and a stunningly designed kitchen.
Immerse yourself in the captivating story of the Fenimore Road Renovation. Overlooking a picturesque stream in Mamaroneck, New York, this mid-century house designed by the talented Resolution: 4 Architecture, was once an abandoned gem, forgotten and on the brink of demolition. Resurrected from its dilapidated state, it now pays tribute to its original designer, Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, Kaneji Domoto, while presenting a fresh and vibrant appeal for a contemporary family.
Bask in the seamless integration of old and new, with the original character preserved and the additions bringing in functional elegance.
Nestled in the serene Champlain Valley of Williston, Vermont, Birdseye presents “Annex,” an innovative studio for celebrated stone sculptor Richard Erdman. Anchored in a picturesque 20-acre horse farm, this unique sculptor’s studio boasts an elegant design that harmoniously blends the artist’s creative language with the agrarian charm of the location.
Marrying function and form, Annex stands as an epitome of ecological sensitivity, minimalist aesthetics, and ergonomic functionality in the realm of studio design.
