Modern Exteriors

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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The designers’ company Morris Sato Studio has completed YN-13 House. Located in Shelter Island, New York, the mansion occupies an area of ??6000 sq. and consists of three separate buildings: a residential unit, guest house and garage. The exterior was inspired by Japanese style, the bleached vertical battens and cedar siding of the main and ancillary volumes’ of the guesthouse and garage merge with the terne-coated stainless steel roofing to form a unified textured appearance between the walls and the roof. The interiors are very light, modern and quit minimalistic. The residence is also characterized by open floor plans. Terraces and balconies are equipped for the rest, and even from the second floor you can enjoy the ocean view.

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This luxury penthouse with an area of ??4,675 ft is located in a residential complex designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, in the Chelsea neighborhood, New York. In addition to the crazy look of the building, penthouse is famous for its 360 degree views of Manhattan and the Hudson River down to the Statue of Liberty. You should add also the ceiling heights of 14 ft, two fireplaces, panoramic windows and two terraces, one of which covers an area of 4,400 ft square to realize all features! Penthouse occupies the entire floor and it’s exclusive up to the smallest details. There are 4 bedroom and 4 bathrooms in it. The price of the residence is $ 22 million and it can be yours! Via

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Steven Harris Architects have created this beautiful glass house design of Surfside Residence. Located in Montauk (State of New York), the mansion features four bedrooms and bathrooms. Built near the sea, it has its own access to the private beach. If you even don’t want to leave the residence, you can relax in the pool and spa area. Due to the glass façade, this ocean front modern masterpiece dissolves boundaries between interior and exterior. But of course there some private corners which are hidden from prying eyes. The modern interior is designed in the style of a beach house and you could get this house for 9,950,000$ on the Sotheby’s International website.

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Design Studio GH3 from Toronto presented a draft of Williams Studio. Located on Stony Lake in Ontario, Canada, this glass house was built for the photographer, who wanted to live and work with comfort under one roof. Due to the successful location and the wishes of the client the exterior was designed as transparent as possible. So there was a full glazed facade, which can be closed by roll-curtains to ensure privacy or to hide from the sun during the hot summer days. Interior of the house was designed in minimalist style. The predominance of white palette combines well with dark accents.  

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We have already reviewed a lot of projects of white house design, that always look fantastic and modern. This time we are going to describe an unusual house with original black exterior. Architects from Boetzkes | Helder  presented a draft of VDVT House, modern home in the Netherlands. This residence is a prime example of that departure from accepted standards in architecture is not only possible but necessary. The shape of the house resembles a box with specially coated black aluminum facade that reflects sunlight and changes color. The inner design of the mansion is decorated in minimalist style with use of contrasting light colors. Photography by Merel van Beukering.

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Architects from G.Lab*  has created a project of the residential complex Casamoro Condominiums in Hongcheon, South Korea. The building is situated on the northern bank of the Han River and is represented by three blocks. On the second floor of the complex parking is equipped, offering a beautiful view of the water; apartments are designed on the next level. There is also a large terrace for public use. The floating units reveal a communal café space below with access to the waterfront. As for interiors, they are designed in a contemporary style and is characterized by numerous bright accents and interesting details.

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Modern design house of Euclid Residence was presented by Balance Associates Architects. The total area of ??three-storey residence is 280 sq.m. and it is located in Seattle, Washington. For a long time it was offered for sale and the last asking price was $ 1.295 million. The terrain on which the mansion was built is not only sloping but also full of wild vegetation and trees. From the top you can see Lake Washington and there is a national park around the residence. Customers, a married couple, wanted the house to be modern and green, as well as to allow admiring the surrounding beauty.

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