contemporary architecture design

On Tuesday we featured doorways with curves–from just a hint of drama. Now let’s take a look at larger curved windows that make a bigger impact on the architecture of a home. Photo by Gelotte Hommas Architecture – Seattle design comes to life with curved windows. The rectangular windows of the craftsman home are typical …

Modern architecture tends to be a proliferation of straight lines, but it doesn’t have to be. Adding curved elements creates whimsy and interest in the home. Rounded doors with windows are particularly nice for creating a welcoming entrance or focal point for a room. These curved top french doors leading to a small balcony make …

Mountains are majestic. Meadows are relaxing. Put them together and you have the perfect location for a home: a Mountain Meadow. In this contemporary home design, Redmond architecture company Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl blends the house into the surrounding landscape and endeavors to be as unobtrusive as possible. However, this does not compromise the view nor …

Custom home design is our passion, and we are proud to be featured in the upcoming book Structure + Design by Panache. The book is not yet ready for purchase, but you can get a sneak peak of our section at Uberflip/GelotteHommasArchitecture. As with all Panache books, Structure + Design will be a large coffee …

We all know that buildings contain internal structural elements that hold the whole thing together. For years we did our best to cover up these ‘unsightly’ but necessary pieces…until now. Exposed beams, if done right, can add style, interest and charm to a home. Here are a few examples of homes that bared their framework …

There’s no easy way to define contemporary home architecture in specific terms. In broader terms, it refers to recent styles that focus on functionality and incorporate newer construction materials. Contemporary homes also typically do not have features that are normally associated with historical architectural styles. Some of the common characteristics of contemporary architecture include: Plenty …

Just recently we saw photos of Johan Sundberg’s Bergman Werntoft House in Sweden in the Contemporist. We love the style and design of this modern space, that has more of the open and airy appeal of a cabin rather than the harsher, more clinical approach that some modern spaces have. Rather than using metal and streamlined materials, …