Weirs Lane is a 8,500 sq.ft. one of a kind residence modern home located in Millgrove, Hamilton, Canada. Designed by SMPL Design Studio and built by DB Custom Homes, this house was heavily inspired by Mies Van Der Rohe’s style.
The simple box on box design encased in glass, white ACM panels, and shou sugi ban charred wood siding creates a monochromatic palette that stands out with the snow covered landscape, but also during peak summer months with greenery surrounding the home on this 6 acre lot. With a 10,000 sq.ft. green roof, a 36 kilowatt solar array, a super insulated building envelope assembly complete with triple pane windows, and climate controlled via the geothermal heating + cooling system, this house is a masterpiece.
Worrell Yeung’sNorth Salem Farm project is a modern real estate barn house located in Westchester, New York.
Designed to be thoughtfully integrated into the agrarian landscape of Westchester County, the family home is a collection of new and existing buildings, gathered at the narrow, northwest side of an 8.7 acre triangular lot. The project, which was completed in 2022, showcases Worrell Yeung’s interest in expressing architectural volume through a simplification of the elements while echoing and updating the agrarian vernacular.
Discover the Laurelhurst Contemporary, a single-family residence located in Seattle, Washington and designed by Paul Moon Design in 2022.
This property boasts an unpretentious, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere, blending traditional proportions with modern elements. Its exterior palette is understated, yet textural and offers a connection to the lake and the neighborhood. Further into the site, terraced gardens transition from the street to the lake and invite pauses at each level. Inside, the home is light and airy, with white walls and black-gridded windows, while the homeowner’s art collections create a unique atmosphere. The general contractor admired the design team’s insistence on quality control throughout construction.
Marina Boulevard project, a three-story house in San Francisco, California, designed by EAG Studio in 2020, is a stunning example of modern architecture.
Situated on a wide 50-foot lot, the 7000+ sq ft. home features an array of amenities such as walls of glass doors on all three floors, a spectacular floating wood staircase, a three-story wall of opaque glass, a four-car garage, EV charging, home office, fifth bedroom, huge projection screening room, outdoor kitchen and BBQ, 25 x 25 foot living room, open dining area, family room, airy, state-of-the-art kitchen, Bulthaup walnut cabinetry, Calcutta marble countertops, Gaggenau appliances, spacious Bay-front primary suite with dual bathrooms, steam room, freestanding tub, dual walk-in closets, three ensuite bedrooms and an awe-inspiring roof deck with cinematic views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Alcatraz, Marin County, East Bay and the downtown skyscrapers.
Discover the perfect combination of traditional and modern design with the two-story house near Mielec, Poland, designed by Meeko Architects.
The upper part of the house features a stylish and timeless anthracite Ruukki Classic standing seam sheet, while the ground floor is characterized by a white minimalist cube-shaped solid and a large, roofed terrace. Inside, the house provides advanced technical features and a room layout tailored to the preferences of the homeowners. To finish it off, a carefully planned garden with an unusual children’s house completes the design, making the end-result truly one-of-a-kind.
Vault on Vault Villa is a unique house located in Royan, Iran with a stunning view of the Caspian Sea. Designed by KRDS in 2023, the villa project was created with two goals in mind: to experiment with the facilities of vaults and domes, and to create harmony with the environment of this region.
Using advanced steel and concrete structures, the architects created new combinations of vaults and domes, while the building was oriented to the north and south to benefit from light and proper ventilation. In addition, the mansard roof system and cement walls were used to cover the upper parts of the building and to deal with the region’s harsh rainy conditions.
Located in Brasilia, Brazil, House of Courtyards is a two-story residence designed by Bloco Arquitetos in 2018. This modern minimalist residence was awarded an Honorable Mention at the 56th Annual Awards of the Brazilian Institute of Architects in Rio de Janeiro (IAB-RJ) and features a regular grid that follows guidelines of solar orientation, views to the landscape and topography.
Villa Trompenberg, designed by Engel Architecten, is a two-story house located on the outskirts of Hilversum, Netherlands.
This modern yet timeless home brings harmony to its surrounding landscape with its striking masonry chimneys and its recessed horizontal joint. From its royal entrance to the spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, the house offers plenty of room to relax and unwind. The coral red brick and the slender UNP steel fascia with a matt powder coating give the home a sleek and modern look. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and canopies allow plenty of natural daylight and help keep the house cool during the summer.
