CYAN arq+dis recently completed OBRA GRIS (A House in Gray), a modern home in Puembo, Quito, Ecuador inspired by the simplicity of the materials. Bypassing a “finished” look, the architects utilized materials, like exposed concrete, steel, and glass, and welcomed their imperfections to achieve the industrial aesthetic they desired. During the design process, they focused...
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Tiny House On Wheels With A Spacious Interior
The whole world is crazy about cabins and small houses that can be moved or placed somewhere in the wild letting you escape and relax. This little structure on wheels by Mint Tiny homes has an interior of only 36 square meters and yet it has everything one needs to enjoy a full vacation at...
Stylishly Renovated Mid-Century Modern Bungalow
This bungalow was built in 1920 but has been updated throughout with a light, bright, contemporary vibe. The house is larger than it appears from the street with a little over 2,000 square feet. Entering the home you are greeted with a large and bright open-plan space which is the living and dining areas. A...
Black Barn-Inspired Minimalist House In The Netherlands
On the outskirts of a Dutch village, studio AAAN’s House Zevenhuizen is designed as a modern home that fits into a rural environment. The sculptural black form of the recent intervention makes a strong visual impact on the patchwork landscape of greenhouses, farmlands and traditional dwellings. The simple form of the house makes it seem...
A Modern-Day Medieval Castle With Views
Nestled high above Los Angeles in the Hollywood hills, this residence was conceived as a modern-day medieval castle whose breathtaking views and compact footprint are matched by an oddball grandeur that fuses industrial chic and old-world interiors. The house was designed by Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio and she took cues from the owners’ travels...
Modern Rustic Cabin In The Middle Of Nature
This gorgeous rustic cabin is a dreamy dwelling, and most of us would like to escape there to have a great holiday right in the middle of nature. Located in Wensleydale, Australia this beautiful barn-inspired villa enjoys tranquil views over the countryside and a very peaceful and serene ambiance all around it. The house features...
Welcoming Primitive Whitewashed House In Ibiza
This Ibizan house is over 400 years old, and two New Yorkers chose it as their holiday home enjoying the looks of whitewashed stone and the primitive style. The whitewashed stone walls and stone floors plus stained wooden beams were left untouched in the house, and only furniture and décor were renovated to fulfill the...
Contemporary House Atop An Old Granite Mill
The stone base of a former mill has been repurposed as a raised plinth for house in Scotland, designed by TAP Architects. The new home – called The Larch Mill on account of its black Siberian larch cladding – is designed to reference this history. Dug into a gently sloping site, the granite mill building...
Minimalist Steel Barn House With An Asymmetrical Roof
This may look like your average rustic barn from a distance but as you get closer a modern and sophisticated house starts to take shape. Located in Jackson, US, this lovely home was designed and built by CLB Architects. It occupies a flat piece of land with 360 degree views of the surroundings. On the...
Clifftop Mid-Century Modern Home In Cape Town
South African practice Antonio Zaninovic Architecture Studio has overhauled a 1960s house in Cape Town with designer Tara Bean, adding outdoor areas to make the most of its ocean views. The four-storey Icaria House serves as a holiday home for a South African who grew up in the city and now lives in New York....