This stone house designed by Davide Macullo Architects, located in Alpine village of Lumino Switzerland. This house characterized by buildings built entirely out of stone in the last century. The new construction rises like a rampart between the old village and the new residential district, fitting serenely into its context like a modern stone monolith, made of bare concrete. The principle of the home design is to protect and guarantee intimacy and privacy for its inhabitants but also, somewhat paradoxically, to represent an air of generosity and an opening up …

The Bunga Tembusu house built allows the user an elevated view of the beautiful lush surrounding by KLD Architects. This house design paid attention to the Singapore’s climate without forgoing the visual and phenomenal transparency of the house. The big glass windows,high ceilings and double volume spaces and openings at all sides encourage ventilation. The connection between each rooms was connected by large glass windows and doors on the ground level. it allows the functional spaces to merge with the natural surroundings which makes visual delight. material choosen are engaging …

The Dublin based practice of ODOS architects takes a humanistic approach to their work by prioritizing the users functional needs, and their relationship to nature. This private residence features a refurbishment and extension of the existing farmhouse and stable complex in Ballymahon, Co.Longford. The 450 sqm. addition emphasizes elongated rooms with plenty of opportunities to view and connect with the surrounding exterior. Rich, warm wood clads the exterior facade as a high contrast to the surrounding buildings; this makes the home addition a place of interest as you approach the …

Sited on sandy waterfront only minutes from the Bainbridge Island, the architect from ‘Bainbridgeislandmodernhome’ created a contemporary house. This house design with “green concept” future thinking, design with sustainable material and concept. In the exterior, this house is comprised of clear tongue-and-groove cedar that is vertically mounted to the roofline and a rainscreen siding system made of Cembonit panels. The Cembonit panels shield a waterproof membrane that allows an exchange of inside and outside air. The purpose is to create a healthier interior air quality by allowing the home to …

Located in Nagoya, Japanese architecture firm Suppose Design Office created small house with minimalist facade. Exterior design with simple and minimalist – like a box, with few details and glazing gracing only the ground-floor facade. The open-concept architecture incorporates a living area, kitchen, bathroom and utility areas, all focused around a contemporary central spiral staircase which winds its way to the top of the home. Overall, this unusual home’s sharp angles give it an overall modern feel. – Photos by Toshiyuki Yano

This house different with most existing house, the architects – Deca Architects created this house with underground system covered with grass, located in a rustic area, far away from the noise and hustle of the big city life.This place literally fusions with the environment, and its design “is a dual response to the particular topography of the site and to the rural domestication techniques that in the past shaped the raw Cycladic island landscape”. The presence of the house is revealed by the four courtyards carved into the flowing landscape. …