The Graticule House was designed by studio David Jameson Architect… and is a two-story single-family residence located near the estuary of a river in Great Falls, Virginia, USA. Here is a short project description from the architects: “Situated on a hillside site, the Graticule House is conceived to be a trace, or reference datum, allowing a reading of the relationship

We ran across this delightful small crib with an inspiring layout, proving that living large in a small crib is not hard to do. This lovely two-storey home is located in the heart of Cole valley, San Francisco and was constructed using glass, steel and wood. An entry foyer with storage and laundry closet leads the way to the master…

Washington Park Residence, a modern and light flooded residence in Seattle, Washington, exhibits a fascinating facade made of thick and thermally insulated concrete walls. These walls are “layered and modulated to provide carefully framed views from west facing rooms, add depth and shadow to the facade, and orchestrate the entry sequence through the courtyard to the front door.” Sullivan Conard …

EV House was designed by Ze Arquitectura… and is an impressive contemporary home located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Here is a project description from the developers: “The concept of the project starts locating a central backyard as the focal point of all interior spaces. On the first floor we located all public spaces such as vestibule, double height living

Floating House was designed by MOS Architects… and has a privileged location, as it was settled on Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada. However, this brought some serious architecture challenges. According to the project developers, “the location on the Great Lakes imposed complexities to the house’s fabrication and construction, as well as its relationship to site. Annual cyclical change related to

Organized around the imposing old trees on the property, the H-shaped Fray Leon House showcases a complex contemporary architecture that depicts the modern connection between man-made residences and the surrounding nature: “The interior spaces are organized around a native tree (Cryptocaria alba) that accompanies the access from the south. Through the hall, the presence of an enormous avocado tree (Persea…

Elamang Avenue House is a fantastic modern home that displays a carefully studied space arrangement fit for a modern lifestyle. Luigi Rosselli Architects… were the ones who designed the residence located in Sydney, Australia. The owners asked them to build a comfortable home, so the architects created a balanced, sustainable house explained in the sentences below: “It’s not a question