Introducing the Jewel Box Residence, a stunning two-story modern residence designed by the renowned firm Ogawa Fisher Architects.
Located in the tech hub of Palo Alto, California, this compact lot challenged the opposing needs of house vs. yard, but the architects embraced the border between closed and open, creating a sense of protection and comfort to the exterior while bringing the experience of the outdoors inside.
The young couple who commissioned the project desired a home that would be their sanctuary outside their busy professional lives and a place that could serve as a modern backdrop for personal design experimentation while supporting the wife’s growing business as a floral designer and owner of an online boutique, Slow Sunday, selling modern, minimalist Japanese wares.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for a cozy contemporary home? Look no further than Casa Patio in Madrid, Spain! Designed by Estudio Crearte in 2022, this house features a unique blend of modern and warm design elements. With plenty of natural light from the patios, Casa Patio is the perfect place to call home.
Located in Bangkok, Thailand, the P12 Residence is a two-story house designed by Pongpat Architect in 2022.
Combining modern architecture and the Zen style, this house is designed to provide privacy and a green area in the center for the family to enjoy. The exterior has full of visual differences between the interior and the exterior and features two types of ventilation: Cross ventilation and Stack ventilation.
Inside, the house has clear spaces and double volumes creating a comfortable atmosphere. The key concept of the design is minimal style, simple elements, and respecting the environment.
