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Welcome to a two story contemporary home that manages to stand out due to a slightly different modern architecture. 106 Carpenter Street Residence is located in Brighton, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. Full height sliding timber wall panels enhance the exterior design of this home, while offering the inhabitants the chance to let natural light in whenever they feel the need. A full height solid oak entry door opens to a wide hallway which further leads to an informal, open plan living and dining area. White walls and a minimalist furniture arrangement contribute to a general feeling of space and elegance. The living room naturally extends out to a private courtyard with fully fitted outdoor cooking facilities. The second level accommodates three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as a guest bedroom with own en-suite, and a study area. Do you find the overall layout of this residence practical?
We ran across this intriguing modern home in London which inspires freshness, but in the same time, opulence. However, these characteristics blend in very tastefully, creating a space that is welcoming and inspiring. The focal point of the residence is a generous pool, surrounded by lush vegetation, a water fountain and modern patio furniture. We can not imagine a more versatile location. The pool are is perfect for a stylish evening gathering, for a crazy party and even for a week-end barbecue. Large glass doors connect the terrace with the open plan living room. Once inside, a potential visitor is greeted by state-of-the-art modern decors and inspiring decorating elements. A comfortable glass swing, contemporary art pieces and flower arrangements animate the interiors. We are looking forward to seeing your opinions regarding the design approach on this residence. Do you find its layout practical?
Bates Masi Architects completed the Genius Loci Residence, a home especially envisioned to capture the spirit of Montauk, New York, a place with important recent historic events, where the line between fact and fiction is blurred. How did the project developers manage to depict the feel of a place and convert it into this home? According to the official description, “architectural details throughout the house occur at unexpected moments. A wood screen covered bridge unifies the two shingle clad volumes, allowing light into the grass paver courtyard below. The stone appears weightless as alternating stones are removed from the pattern to let light into the guest area. These unexpected details reinforce the larger idea of capturing the unexpected. There is no prescribed path of circulation, encouraging different encounters much like the social experiences of Montauk. One can enter beneath the bridge and up terraced planter steps revealing the rolling hills and ocean in the distance. One can also climb the exterior entry stair that mirrors the interior stair, separated by a wall of glass. One can choose to enter into the house or continue to the outdoor fireplace, dining area, and out to the pool. The exploration resulting from unique circulation yields a different memorable experience for everyone.”
The Millbrae Residence is a contemporary home located in north-western London. A courtyard with rich vegetation and an generous pool lead the way towards the main entrance. The interior design of this place is highly modern and diverse. Structured on two levels, this residence seems to be a haven for both children and adults. The core of the house is an open-plan living room, with a large sofa, dining room and floor to ceiling windows. This is the perfect place for socializing, while having unobstructed views of the pool outside. For a family with children, closely monitoring the pool from the living room is easy and pleasant. The children’s room are colorful and alive, featuring quite a few inspiring details. A home theater large enough for the whole family answers the inhabitants’ need for entertainment. See any details you enjoy?
Curl Curl Beach House was designed by Australian studio CplusC Architects and is located in a suburb of northern Sydney. According to the architects, the house “exploits the structural and aesthetic benefits of timber with stunning results. The longitudinal division of the home is expressed externally with the metal clad butterfly roof which collects rainwater that is stored in an extensive sub floor bladder tank system. Externally, stud frame walls are clad with Western Red Cedar shiplap boards, stained black and orientated vertically. This creates a bold, modest aesthetic which contrasts with the clear oiled Western Red Cedar doors and windows, used specifically in this application due to its light weight and durability. A defining element in the interior is the sinuous skylight that runs the length of the building and washes light down the eastern external wall. The shadow cast from the exposed LVL beams provide rhythm and interest”. The residence occupies an area of 2,790 square feet and took 24 weeks to build, on a budget of 500,000 Australian dollars. But the outcome is quite stunning.
Black Beauty Tierra Villa is an impressive modern residence located in the Black Beauty Village in Ostional, Costa Rica. The 2,992 square foot project features three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and has unique surrounding landscapes. Here is more from the architects: “Embracing the natural sloping landscape, Tierra both floats high above the ocean and submerges itself into the lush Costa Rican jungle. The harmonious relationship of the interior to exterior begins with the grand kitchen, dining and living rooms, then slips past an operable wall of glass into the pool, before the view falls away into the infinite Pacific Ocean beyond. Tierra offers all the lavish amenities of a modern eco-jungle villa. You can choose between pampering yourself in your luxurious master suite upstairs, resting peacefully in a spacious family room, library and downstairs bedroom suites, or escaping to your own private roof deck with vast ocean, jungle and mountain views“. The villa can not be bought, just rented all year around from $600 to $750 per night.
The 2,510 square foot single family residence located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood occupies a small lot, but encompasses modern features, the homeowners own choices in furniture and wall coverings and a clever living system for small urban residential developments: “the reverse floor plan (living on the third level), allowing the main spaces to easily access outdoor space, light and view. ” The bedroom has bamboo floors and beautiful wallpaper, creating a serene environment for the owners. The kitchen features the Gregg Suspension pendant lights by Foscarini over the kitchen island and the Castore Suspension pendant lamps by Artemide over the dining table and even more decorative and functional elements seen here.
