Courtyard House Plans – Idyllic Interior Courtyard

Courtyard House Plans – Idyllic Interior Courtyard

Bourne Blue are the Australian architects behind this interior courtyard house plan in the town of Seal Rocks, Australia. This coastal cottage home was designed around an inner garden and deck – ideal for outdoor entertaining – and is bordered by glass walls that flood the house with natural light while minimizing exterior glazing, for privacy. Sliding glass doors allow for indoor-outdoor living – a must in this idyllic warm-weather environment. This vacation house is finished with minimalist interiors – simple materials that fit in with the context of this fishing village. The cottage’s rustic style comes via CFC-clad walls, polished particleboard floors and locally sourced wood for the decks

Modern German Architecture – Unusual Concrete House Plan

Modern German Architecture – Unusual Concrete House Plan

A prime example of forward-thinking, modern German architecture, this concrete house plan by Architects Brauning is situated in a dense urban centre, but its unusual look and unique flow are totally out of this world. Concrete, steel, wood and an expansive glass wall make their way around this home’s irregular shape, offering awesome views of the outdoors. Inside, this modern house spreads living areas across four levels, which are open to one another but still provide a level of privacy. The architects stayed away from a traditional layout of walls and rooms, opting rather for an open-concept house plan that allows for a connection between these conventionally separate living spaces. The four-tiered design lets residents appreciate the modern yet cozy fireplace from any room. Below the living spaces are two lower levels, housing the bathroom with a gorgeous stone bathtub, and the master bedroom

Narrow Lot House Plans – narrow and vertical in Swiss

Narrow Lot House Plans – narrow and vertical in Swiss

Check out this cool multi-family narrow lot house plan located in the historic castle town of Regensberg, on the eastern foothills of the Jura Mountains in the Swiss Alps. Set on a hillside, this house designed by L3P Architects is long and lean, measuring just nine meters in width. This countryside house makes a vertical statement, which is enhanced both from the inside and out by its expansive windows. The home’s three individual apartments are each unique in their layout, ceiling heights and proportions. One facade of the house is very private and closed off, another features glass walls and rooms that open onto open-air balconies, affording breathtaking panoramic view

Cottage Style Design - Ideas & Pictures of Rustic Luxuries

Cottage Style Design - Ideas & Pictures of Rustic Luxuries

Located on the Sweden's Stockholm Archipelago, Island House by WRB Architects is a cool coastal home designed to complement its wonderful waterfront setting. This rustic vacation home boasts a distinct cottage style design characterized by panoramic views of the ocean from outdoor living spaces and glass-enclosed interiors alike. The cozy, comfortable style of the home lends itself to socializing in groups and relaxing alone. A sheltered wood deck allows for all-weather outdoor entertaining, while the house also invites nature in through the extensive use of natural wood to finish floors, walls and ceilings. The main house opens onto the ocean, while the bedrooms and bath are more private, facing a secluded courtyard outlined by old oaks and rocks. A sauna wraps up the amenities and necessities of this modern waterfront cottage home

house Architecture : Barnes House

Designed for a retired couple, the Barnes House by Patkau Architects is located on a rocky outcrop in British Columbia, Canada. With views of the Strait of Georgia under it's massive canopy, the house becomes a device framing the surrounding landscape for the occupants within.