Modern Exteriors

BYTR Architects have renovated  house in Utrecht, The Netherlands by adding an extra floor. The exterior of the new floor is clad in perforated aluminum panels that protect the building from prying eyes and provide privacy. An one more interesting feature of facade design is magic play of light: at night, the metal is lit from the back, while in the day, the perforations provide diffuse daylight into the interior. And could you imagine a modern house without outdoor place for rest? The designers have organized a cozy rooftop terrace where the owner plants herbs garden and enjoy the view of the canal.

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The project of Nakahouse was presented by XTEN Architecture. The mansion is located in Los Angeles, California, and occupies an area of ??250 sq.m. Nakahouse is an abstract reconstruction of a 1960's hillside home with overview of the Hollywood hills. The old house featured a series of interlinked terraces, and its base has been preserved. However, the interior spaces have been completely redesigned. Besides, additional terrace were added. One of them connects the kitchen and dining area with living room, a steel staircase leads from it to the roof, which is equipped with a place for rest. Exterior finishing is black while inner space is contrasting white. Bright upholstered furniture in the living room dilutes the white interior.

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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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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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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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British architects McLean Quinlan created this modern project in Buckinghamshire, England. The owner wanted to have light spacious house, built with natural, timeless materials that seamlessly link indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is located on hill overlooking gardens with rolling countryside beyond. The interesting feature of the project is the main entrance, approached by a causeway of large granite slabs across a shallow pool, that it seems floating over the pool to the left of the entrance.  The building harmonizes with surrounding landscape and many of the walls were designed to be covered, in time, by climbing plants. One more unusual characteristic of the house is windows design. The first floor is fully glazed while the second is wrapped by stone with several windows of different sizes.

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Designers from Dorrington Architects presented the project of Rutherford House, located in New Zealand. This modern residence was designed for rest during the summer and winter vacations. Due to Lake Taupo and the ski resort nearby it is an ideal place to be in connection with nature. The house consists of 4 main parts: a concrete foundation, two bedrooms units with black cedar finish, and open terrace. In the spacious veranda there is a kitchen, dining and sitting area. Bedrooms and living room are situated in separate blocks. It was done to hide from the bad weather or sweltering heat.

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Nowhere but Sajima House in Japan embodies elegance and relaxation. It?s located in a small fishing village not far from Tokyo, but provides tranquility and beautiful overviews of Mount Fuji and the Enoshima peninsula, so the owners could have a rest from the city bustle. Interior and exterior of Nowhere but Sajima House were designed by architect Japanese Yasutaka Yoshimura. In addition to a sense of comfort and calmness, you\'ll find everything you need to get new experiences and inspiration. This wonderful house is offered for rent now, you will be able to spend vacation, a small party or wedding there.

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