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Contemporary House Architecture – Examples of Innovative Homes

post updated 27 Feb 2020

Designs of Residential Properties

We try to select new residential property designs that are either of top quality or interesting or ideally both.

e-architect select the best new house designs across the world. The focus is on contemporary residential buildings but information on traditional residential buildings is also welcome.

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Homes, alphabetical:

House Designs : A

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Residential Designs : C

Contemporary Houses : D-E

Contemporary Property Designs : F-G

New House Designs : H

New Property Designs : I-L

Contemporary House Designs : M

Contemporary Residential Properties : N

Contemporary Residential Designs : O

Contemporary Home Designs : P

New Residential Designs : Q-R

New Home Designs : S

Property Designs : T-Z

New Residential Properties – Latest Houses

Residential Architecture News arranged chronologically:

B&N House, Madrid, Spain – 21 May 2013
Design: A-cero Architects

photo from architects
A-cero presents one of its latest projects of single – family detached house. It is a comprehensive reform of existing home whose owners found the need to reform both externally and internally to update its image. This is a magnificent home originally, but had charged over time both aesthetically and functionally needed a change. The work focuses on two points. Providing housing for renewed external image and create a modern interior full of light.

Brian Road House, Morningside, Johannesburg, South Africa – 29 Apr 2013
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects

photo from architect
This 1960’s home, located in a prime area in a quiet cul-de sac of Johannesburg has been completely renovated. The glass wall between the living areas and the lanai folds completely away to create one huge living space, with the second lounge area leading onto the garden, and the dining opening onto the moat.

House in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa – 12 Mar 2013
Design: Nico van der Meulen Architects

photo from architect
Upon entering through the gatehouse you look down the sloping driveway with several large cantilevers protruding from the building, some in rust, other areas clad with unfilled travertine, and an atrium behind a mentis grating screen. The front door is a large piece of pivoted frameless glass, leading into a double volume entrance hall and formal lounge with a view across the lounge and pool into the garden beyond. A bridge suspended by steel cables spans across this space.

New Property in Turkey – Bodrum Houses
Design: Richard Meier & Partners

photo : Richard Meier & Partners
13 Nov 2012 – Richard Meier & Partners unveils the first completed project in Turkey’s Bodrum Peninsula, one of a series of new houses. These contemporary properties are typical for this famous american architect, using simple white-painted columes. Each prototype’s plan remains fixed regardless of its location. All houses are sited to maximize views and to establish a good entry sequence.

Bridge House, Achterhoek, The Netherlands – 15 Jan 2013
Design: 123DV architecture

photo : Christiaan de Bruijne
This contemporary villa is set in a newly developed estate in the tree-lined landscape of the Dutch Achterhoek. Sustainability inspired the design of the house. The villa is self-sufficient. At any time, the occupants can go off the net without losing their energy supply.