Indoor/Outdoor Living
The Ettley Residence by Studio 9one2
By Sophie • Sep 12, 2013

California-based architects, Studio 9one2, recently created this contemporary home in Los Angeles, California, USA.
The exterior is a sculptural configuration of wood and glass “blocks” that create the visual intrigue of positive and negative spaces.
J4 Houses by Vertice Arquitectos
By Sophie • Sep 7, 2013 • Selected Work

Vertice Arquitectos created this modern residence in 2012 for a client located in Lomas del Mar, Lima, Perú.
It consists of two separate volumes with rock-like forms that are perched on a hill overlooking the sea.
Currimundi Beach House by Loucas Zahos Architects
By Sophie • Aug 17, 2013

This contemporary vacation home is a 2012 project by Loucas Zahos Architects that is located in Currimundi Beach, Australia.
It serves as a place to escape everyday stresses and enjoy a carefree beachfront lifestyle.
Westbury Crescent Residence by David Barr Architect
By Sophie • Jul 28, 2013

David Barr Architect created this modern renovation in 2011 for a client living in Perth, Australia.
Instead of using a hi-tech approach to sustainability, the designers focused on simpler ways to maximize efficiency which included reusing as much of the original home as possible.
X House by Paan Architects
By Sophie • Jul 28, 2013

Paan Architects created this modern home in 2012 for a client located on the island of Antiparos in Greece.
It is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Cycladic architecture that incorporates both rustic and sleek details.
Six Semi-Detached Houses + Isolated House in Rocafort by Antonio Altarriba Comes
By Sophie • Jul 27, 2013

This modern project by Antonio Altarriba Comes consists of a total of seven residences in Rocafort, Valencia, Spain.
Each home features a ground floor that is open to the exterior as well as a glassed-in void that runs between each floor, acting as a light shaft.
Suburban Beach House by David Barr + Ross Brewin
By Sophie • Jul 12, 2013

This modern residence is a 2012 project by David Barr + Ross Brewin located in Perth, Australia.
It provides the year-round livability of a suburban habitat with the easygoing charm of a beachfront holiday home.
Fremantle Additions by Jonathan Lake Architects
By Sophie • Jul 12, 2013

This modern extension is a 2012 project by Jonathan Lake Architects that is located in Western Australia.
The Rammed limestone walls serve as a contemporary interpretation of the rubble walls found in the existing house, uniting the old with the new.
Taringa House by Loucas Zahos Architects
By Sophie • Jul 11, 2013

Loucas Zahos Architects created this modern residence in Brisbane, Australia.
It is a renovation and extension of a cottage that juxtaposes original detail of the existing structure with new elements.
House in La Moraleja by Dahl Architects + GHG Architects
By Sophie • Jul 9, 2013 • Selected Work

Dahl Architects + GHG Architects created this modern residence in 2010 for a client living in La Moraleja, Madrid, Spain.
A large circular wall encompasses the building, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoor spaces away from public view.
The Wall House by FARM
By Sophie • Jul 2, 2013 • Selected Work
Anish Amin House by Atelier dnD
By Sophie • Jun 28, 2013

This residence is a 2011 project by Atelier dnD located in Alibaug, India.
Because of the warm, tropical environment, the home has been arranged as a series of indoor/outdoor spaces.
The Charmer by Jonathan Segal Architect
By Sophie • Jun 28, 2013

This modern structure is a live-work complex by Jonathan Segal Architect that is located in San Diego, California, USA.
It consists of 19 lofts as well as retail spaces and makes use of inner courtyards that help to dampen the noise from a nearby freeway.
Residence in Kifissia by Tense Architecture Network
By Sophie • Jun 26, 2013

Tense Architecture Network recently created this modern residence for a client located in Kifissia, Greece.
The structure is an austere form that is balanced by an intimate connection with the exterior greenery.
Madison House by XTEN Architecture
By Sophie • Jun 17, 2013

XTEN Architecture created this contemporary residence located in La Quinta, California, USA.
The 2012 project features floor to ceiling sliding glass walls that open the house to the desert landscape.
Distort House by TWS & Partners
By Sophie • Jun 14, 2013

This contemporary residence is located in the tropical setting of Jakarta, Indonesia.
It is a 2010 project by TWS & Partners that features an efficient, heat-deflecting terracotta roof.
Burton Residence by Marmol Radziner
By Sophie • Jun 13, 2013

Burton Residence is a modern project by Marmol Radziner that is located in Mendocino County, California, USA.
It was designed to be an unobtrusive addition to the natural beauty of the environment.