Extraordinary Houses

Architects from GAAGA designed V-House in Leiden, the Netherlands. This residence was called due to its unusual geometry. The roof of the house is made ??of wood and shaped like the letter V, that looks quite original. The upper level has a living room, dining room and kitchen. This part of the house features an open plan with high ceilings (from 2.8 to 4.1 meters, depending on the angle of the roof). On the ground floor there is a hall, bedrooms and a bathroom. It also provides access to the garden. Spaciousness and natural materials (such as stone and wood) help to create a welcoming cozy atmosphere in the house.

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Fitzsimmons Architects has created an unique project of psychedelic residence, located in an eclectic neighborhood of Oklahoma City . Called Flaming Lips, this masterpiece is as free thinking and boundary pushing as the art and music of its owners, Michelle Martin-Coyne, a photographer and artist, and her husband Wayne. The project includes the partial refinishing of the main house, and the renovation of an existing garage and storage space into a large family room, and a new master suite including the master bath “dragon egg”. The existing low roof structure of the storage space was removed, making room for a new “fractured plain” roof that floats above a ribbon of clerestory windows. This angular roof cantilevers away from the house off a thin exoskeleton of steel, shading the patio below while still allowing indirect daylight to flood the living space. This connection to the outdoors is further emphasized by a wall of sliding glass doors that open to the outdoor patio and expansive yard. Chaotic, sometimes psychedelic design makes the house unique and not similar to anything else. Via

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The unique project of PAS House was designed as a place where you can live and skateboard. Special surface is laid as inside and outside to enjoy the skateboarding. PAS House will be built in Malibu, California, specially for Pierre Andre Senizerques, a world champion and professional skater. Design of the house was created by architects Francois Perrin and Gil Lebon Delapointe. PAS House consists of three zones: the combined living room, dining room and kitchen; bedroom and bathroom; skateboarding park. The total area of the project is 205 sq.m. All the furniture for the house was made to order and also has a special surface suitable for skateboarding!

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Wessels Joyce Associates has completed a project of a house they designed in Knysna, South Africa. The mansion consists of a few blocks and has a very open plan. You can see on photos all of exterior is glassed, that creates a feeling of lightness and provides magnificent views everywhere. The interior is designed in modern style, bright colors are dominated there, but dark accents like columns, fireplaces or textiles add some originality. I especially liked the bedroom with king-sized bed, coated with weightless fabric and  located outdoor endless pool. Visit the Wessels Joyce Associates website ? here.

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Sun House is a truly magnificent project from Guz Architects. The mansion is located in Singapore and by local standards, is fairly compact. Due to L-shape the architects free up more space for the inner courtyard. There is a swimming pool with an unusual turquoise water and beautiful pond. The building is a continuation of the garden, living area has open plan and direct access to the patio. Stairs, leading to the second floor, is located right on the street, that creates the feeling of unity with nature. In addition to all the owner of the residence is an art collector. Therefore, in the interior you can see plenty of sculptures and paintings.

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Architectural Studio SAOTA headed by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen in collaboration with the interior design studio Antoni Associates have created a modern private Nettleton 195 house in Clifton, suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. This large 5-storeyed family house is situated on a steep slope and offers magnificent panoramic ocean views. The entrance is made from above, from Nettleton Road, where the house looks like a small one-story building, and further goes down the slope. The project differs in its great attention to detail, creative advanced interiors and unusual rough finishes. You can see on pictures below how the exterior of the house combines concrete and ribbed zinc with hardwood and softwood.

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This fantastic luxury house by Aamer Architects is located in Singapore. Called Ninety7 @ Siglap, it was inspired by breathtaking views of the city  from atop Siglap Hill. The three-storeyed house attracts attention thanks to its curved geometric shapes, contemporary white facade and plenty of greenery. On the first floor there are 2  ‘Cabana’ bedrooms that provide access to the open terrace and a beautiful swimming pool. Living and dining areas are situated on the second floor and also lead to external verandas / terraces. And the top level includes master and family bedrooms where the owners could enjoy the most magnificent views. This project is a winner of the 2011 SIA Architectural Design Award in the category Individual House.

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Atrium Architects Company presented this unusual house, located near Moscow. The total area of Gorki house is ??731 sq.m. The project was designed specifically for a young couple with a child. Their only wish was modern architecture. Nestled on a hilltop, the house is surrounded by pine trees. Nevertheless, there is not a shortage of sunlight due to large windows. Structure is characterized by open floor plan, rooms are stylish and functional at the same time. Public areas smoothly pass to the private space and vice versa. It’s a beautiful place where the owners will have a rest of the megalopolis bustle. Via

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