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Home Inspired by a Planetarium

designgid team — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:16:22 +0000

Here is an imposing architecture project that looks more like a museum than a private living space. Designed by architects Jackson Clements Burrows, the Henley Street residence has an uncommon appearance and is located in Barwon Heads, Australia. Here is more information from the architects: “A young family engaged JCB to design their new permanent residence which would replace a dilapidated 1950’s two storey house that was beyond repair. A sculptural building form emerged from the clients brief which jokingly requested a planetarium as an inclusion. This led to the exploration of circular forms and resulted in a circular skylight in the first floor living areas as a direct reference however the house was primarily conceived to immerse itself over time as a natural extension of the Ti-tree dominated landscape. The house is wrapped in as skin of vertical cedar battens (providing privacy and solar protection) which appear to emerge from the front fence intentionally confusing the relationship between built form and landscape.” We know you like original home designs, but how far would you go in order to make your home stand out from the crowd?

Contemporary Residence in Lebanon

designgid team — Sat, 07 May 2011 15:51:06 +0000

The Ghazale Residence is a contemporary three-story villa in Lebanon, the result of a collaborative work between architects Gilbert Zarka and Sahar Ghazale. This house is very attractive with the water Fountains and exterior design that resembles a tropical house. You will see some elements such as pergolas volumetric concrete, high chimneys and 13m high glass structure allows as much light as possible into the house. One of the main features of the park is a shallow pool with fountains and pergolas teak. Interior design is a continuation from the outside. Basalt stone walls keep the inside as much, red wall supporting the main staircase. In spite of it all finished in neutral tones show elegance and simplicity.

Modern Home in Bainbridge Island

designgid team — Wed, 04 May 2011 11:04:53 +0000

Ellice Residence was completed by Coates Design and is located in Bainbridge Island, Washington. The residence is situated on top of the Yeomalt Bluff and has panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline. The building has a highly welcoming exterior, featuring large windows contrasting the wood and the stone. All these make it integrate well in its beautiful natural surroundings. Ellice Residence is actually a makeover of an old villa. In order to raise the current building, the architects used more than 80% of the materials that resulted from the deconstruction. Moreover, the project has plenty of sustainable characteristics, such as geothermal and photovoltaic systems, heat-recovery technologies, as well as solar water heating systems which ensure a low electric energy consumption.

Spectacular Waterfront Residence

designgid team — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:16:35 +0000

Villa Valentina is an impressive looking modern residence situated in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. You are looking at a glamorous home featuring no less than 6 bathrooms and 6 bedrooms. Its multi-level terraces and wide windows allow unobstructed views of the beautiful bay, while the strategically placed patio furniture ensures unforgeable moments outdoors- as if the beach were not close enough. Moreover, this building’s amenities include an entertainment center, a business center, home theater, wine cellar, state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, barbecue and parking for six cars.This home is currently available for rent, for the opulent cost of $6000 – $11100 per night and the villa policies don’t allow more than 14 guests at once. Slightly overpriced, but the interiors are quite inspiring, have a look!

A Massive Display of Modern Living

designgid team — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:55:27 +0000

Brentwood Residence is an impressive residential project from Belzberg Architects, a company with quite a few amazing works. Located in a picturesque landscape near the Santa Monica Mountains, you are looking at a good example of contemporary architecture. The exterior of this house consists of asymmetrical volumes, creating unexpected angles of sight. Large floor to ceiling windows establish a strong indoor-outdoor connection. A large oak tree is the focal point of the site, an imposing “pillar” which the architects took advantage of by creating an outdoor entertaining area together with a tennis field. The residence also features a generous pool with inviting patio furniture. Avant-garde furniture, fresh decorating ideas, art objects and a warm color palette- all create a dreamy interior design, worthy of discovering step by step.

Contemporary Hilltop Residence in Japan

designgid team — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:00:01 +0000

Located in a breathtaking natural environment, Villa K is a contemporary hilltop residence from Mutsue Hayakusa Cell Space Architects located in Nagano, Japan. This is the type of home built while taking into consideration the connection between indoors and exterior. Large windows offer unobstructed views of the near by forest. Villa K has no less than four roofs, situated at different levels, which is a very interesting architecture approach. Unexpected angles can characterize the overall appearance of this contemporary residence. The interiors are spacious and airy, with stylish and modern furniture. Elegant indoor stairs connect the levels of the home, creating a fun and unusual living space. Wood is present, complementing the general white color palette of the home.

River Road Residence

designgid team — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:01:44 +0000

The west coast is not the only hot spot for modern design, as dream homes are also finding their way in such areas as Sewall’s Point, Florida. The 12,300sf (no that is not a typo!) of design space was conceptualized by the team at Hughes Umbanhowar Architects. Completed in 2008, the complex composition comprises a series of distinct, yet interlocking rectilinear volumes conjoined by a transparent longitudinal axis. The interior primarily uses mahogany, Minnesota limestone, and plaster finishes. The bulthaup kitchen is enhanced by a sliding window wall which opens to the exterior courtyard. A glass-skinned throughway connects and distinguishes the two dominant volumes, or towers, capturing light and adding to the sense of interior capaciousness.

Beautiful Family Residence by Bates Masi Architects

designgid team — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 20:29:46 +0000

Bates Masi Architects is a company located in Long Island whose portfolio includes school, houses, offices and furniture. This particular house was elaborated for a couple with a growing family. It has two floors and spacious rooms with high quality interior design. However, the most important role in the project was played by the exterior which does not lack a swimming area, “fireside entertaining”, playing grounds and sport lawns.

Hat Island Residence by Bjarko Serra Architects

designgid team — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:05:17 +0000

This beautiful vacation retreat of the Hat Island beachfront residence located near Seattle, Washington is designed by Bjarko | Serra Architects consists of two separate buildings for 2 families containing 5 bedrooms on a compact site – one for living and eating, and the other for sleeping. This beachfront hat island residence is on a narrow waterfront site situated in a relatively dense beach front development of single family homes. The homeowners’ desire was to have a modern vacation house that maximizes the unique beach site and provides a comfortable central gathering space to experience the waterfront and accommodate passive activities. The property and house are co-owned by 2 families, so the design had to provide sufficient space for large groups sharing the facilities.

House 11 by Dane Richardson

designgid team — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:52:19 +0000

Located in Dunsborough, Western Australia, Australian architect Dane Richardson have completed personal residence and home office of House 11. A beach side home, a framed and timber clad structure over concrete base. The timber “perfect “at adding that lovely natural texture and weather boards have a traditional connection to beach side architecture.