New Houses, Contemporary House Designs - e-architect (2024)

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House designs – latest properties on e-architect from around the world

Contemporary Houses

On this page e-architect have selected the major new houses from across the globe:

One of the most famous Modern residences in the world, a simple volume ‘floating’ above the ground plane, by celebrated architect Mies van der Rohe:

photo by Carol M. Highsmith, courtesy wikimedia commons
Farnsworth House, USA

New Houses Designs

We have 9 pages of new houses selections with links to a large number of individual project pages. Modern Houses, ie from the 20th century in the International Style, are located on a further page. We also list residences by country – see the links at the base of the page.

House Designs : A-B

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-U

New Properties : V-Z

These pages carry residential projects designed in a contemporary style – houses typically with open-plan spaces and non-traditional forms, materials and organisation. Residential designs featured are either of top quality or interesting or ideally both.

We cover completed homes, new home designs and house competitions across the globe. The focus is on contemporary residences but information on traditional houses is also welcome.

Latest Residential Designs

Residential Architecture – latest properties added, arranged chronologically:

3 Aug 2021
TRD House, São Paulo, Brasil, South America
Architect: Biselli Katchborian Arquitetos Associados

photo : Nelson Kon
TRD House São Paulo
This modern residential property project mixes the use of glass, wood and concrete elements. Located in a small gated community on the outskirts of São Paulo it features glass elements and a concrete structure, as well as a piece of helical staircase, connecting the living environment to the walkway that unites the accommodation volumes of the program.

10 Oct 2013
Villa Escarpa, Algarve, Portugal
Design: Mario Martins

photo : Fernando Guerra [FG+SG]
This beautiful new residence is located near the village of Praia da Luz, in the district of Lagos. A condition of the planning permission was that the new house be built in the same space once occupied by another building. It was located in an superb position on a ridge overlooking the Algarve coastline.

2 Oct 2013
Brown Vujcich House, Herne Bay, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Design: Bossley Architects

photo : Patrick Reynolds
This is an elegant contemporary residence located close to the waterfront. The lower level opens out to the surrounding space, with a terrace and outdoor area for each room. A terrace and pool are accessed from the family living space. A deck offers views of the harbour.

26 Sep 2013
House IV, Eindhoven, Holland, The Netherlands
Design: De Bever Architecten

photo : Norbert van Onna
The house is situated on a corner lot in the typical 1930s district ‘de Elzent’ against the natural landscape of the river Dommel valley, in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

25 Sep 2013
Summerhouse Lagnö, Sweden
Tham & Videgård Arkitekter

photo : Åke E’son Lindman
The setting is the Stockholm archipelago, natural ground sloping gently down to the sea in the south, mostly open with a few trees and bushes. Unlike other projects we worked on located on more isolated islands in the archipelago without car access from the mainland, this site was relatively easy to reach also with heavy transports.

23 Sep 2013
Caterpillar House, Chile
Design: Sebastián Irarrázaval Delpiano ; Associated Architect: Erick Caro

photo : Sergio Pirrone
Putting aside the fulfillment of the brief; the main purposes of the house were two: The first one was to integrate it to the territory of this part of the city where the presence of the Andes Mountain is extremely strong both visually and tectonically.

19 Sep 2013
Linhares Dias House, Brasília, Brazil
Design: Daniel Mangabeira, Henrique Coutinho, Matheus Seco

photo : Joana França
This house is located in a residential area site close to the Paranoa Lake. The various spaces are not expressed but instead contianed within a big roof and two dominant ‘bookend’ walls.

19 Sep 2013
CH house, Tel Aviv, Israel
Design: Domb architects

photo : Amit Geron
A house in the periphery of Tel Aviv. The design is clean and very limited in architectural elements. Basic finish materials: white plaster, iron and glass. The old house served the family while raising children.

11 Sep 2013
House in Nuglar, Solothurn, Switzerland
Design: HHF

photo : Tom Bisig
House D is oriented parallel to the landscape, thereby making the view a matter of prime importance. Across more than 180 degrees, you gaze over unbuilt, verdant land with mature fruit trees.

9 Sep 2013
Zagorje Cottage, Kumrovec, Krapina-Zagorje County, northern Croatia
Design: PROARH

photo : Damir Fabijanic
The pre-existing traditional Zagorje cottage is situated on the green slopes near Kumrovec and was structurally and statically in poor condition.

5 Sep 2013
Downley House, England, UK
Design: Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects

photo : Nick Kane
This large private house is a tour de force in a technicolour architectural style that derives from that of James Stirling, from whose practice these architects emerged. This means that it is an assemblage of strong primary forms, mostly cylinders and cubes. The entire structure, including the curved elements, is of cross-laminated timber.

5 Sep 2013
Rockmount Residence, Wirral, England, UK
Design: ShedKM

photo from architect
The site is an extraordinary elevated mound with views towards the setting sun across the River Dee to the North Wales coast. Shed KM’s ingenious response is a new take on a classic modern linear house plan.

5 Sep 2013
Folding House, England, UK
Design: AR Design Studio

image : AR Design Studio
Hampshire based modern architects, AR Design Studio have designed a highly contemporary dream home for a retired client and his son. Showcasing stunning river views from all three levels, the folding design incorporates a blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces that extend out into the landscape and beyond.

3 Sep 2013
House in La Floresta, Catalonia, Spain
Design: Alventosa Morell Arquitectes

photo : Alventosa Morell Arquitectes
This Project springs up after some previous conversations with the owner of the site, who shares our concern about the exhaustion of the sources of fossil energies, and also the need of being more respectful with our immediate environment.

2 Sep 2013
CasaAltamira, Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica
Design: Joan Puigcorbé

photo : Rodrigo Montoya / Joan Puigcorbé
The architects say, “We conceive architecture as a language across which properties can express themselves such as: harmony, creativity, happiness, beauty, poetry, complexity, magic, provocation and culture.”

24 Aug 2013
Residence in Southlands, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Architect: DIALOG

photograph : Kristopher Grunert
This residence nestles into a mature, heavily vegetated corner site in Vancouver’s historical Dunbar-Southlands neighborhood. A year-round fresh water stream divides the irregularly shaped property as it threads its way below Marine Drive to the south.

New House Designs

New House Designs – Top Global Selection<

Major residences designed in the last two decades – included here for their innovative design rather than say a connection to famous people or stunning location.

Contemporary residence (1998) in France by Rem Koolhaas / OMA:

Maison á Bordeaux photo : Hans Werlemann, from OMA
Maison á Bordeaux, France

Striking house from California by XTEN Architecture:

image : Art Gray
Openhouse, USA

Powerful articulation of form in this contemporary Japanese property:

picture : Koichi Torimura
, Japan

Home sited on the edge of a 70-metre high cliff near Sydney, Australia

photograph © Brett Boardman
Dover Heights House

One of many finely articulated houses by Marcio Kogan in Brazil:

photo : Nelson Kon
Paraty House, Brazil

Dupli.Casa – stunning house design by one of Europe’s most exuberant and talented architects, J Mayer H:

picture : David Franck Photographie
Dupli.Casa, Germany

The most unusual Japanese residence designed in the last decade:

picture : Nacasa & Partners Inc.
SHELL villa, Japan

Dynamic Australian residence by alex popov & associates:

image courtesy of Kraig Carlstrom
Whale Beach House, Australia

More new houses online soon

Contemporary Properties

Modern Houses

New House : Properties grouped by country

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New Houses, Contemporary House Designs - e-architect (2024)

FAQs

What do you call an architect that designs a house? ›

Residential architects specialise in the design of homes for private construction or estate development firms. It is commonly considered a less prestigious option compared to famous landmarks and skyscrapers, however, many famous architects have also done work on residential properties.

What is contemporary home architecture? ›

What Is A Contemporary-Style Home? A contemporary home is a house with design elements and features that reflect today's architecture style. Although similar to a modern home, contemporary houses come with common characteristics such as clean lines, natural lighting and a minimalist feel.

What is modern house architecture called? ›

Modern architecture, also called modernist architecture, was an architectural movement and style that was prominent in the 20th century, between the earlier Art Deco and later postmodern movements.

How much does an architect charge to draw house plans? ›

Hiring an architect to make small adjustments to stock plans—either for home remodels, additions or construction—will cost an hourly fee of $100 to $200, or a flat fee between $2,500 and $10,000. The higher costs—up to $200,000 or as much as $400 an hour—account for complex custom drawings and blueprints.

How much do architects charge? ›

As a basic rule of thumb for private residential projects, a residential architect typically charges between 10-15% of the construction cost for full architectural services. This can be reduced to 3.5% – 5.25% if you use your architect for the initial design stage only*.

Is it cheaper to build a contemporary house? ›

The cost to build a contemporary home varies depending on the location of your home, the cost of labor where you live, the quality of the materials you choose, and your desired square footage. But one thing is certain: building a contemporary home is more expensive than building a traditional one.

Why are contemporary homes so expensive? ›

In both cases, the materials and finishes used for a Contemporary home are many times commercial-grade, which is naturally more costly than traditional home building materials. Another defining characteristic of Contemporary homes is the low roofline - most typically either flat, very low gables, or hipped roofs.

What are the three styles in contemporary architecture? ›

Contemporary architects work in several different styles, from postmodernism, high-tech architecture and new references and interpretations of traditional architecture to highly conceptual forms and designs, resembling sculpture on an enormous scale.

What is the difference between a modern house and a contemporary house? ›

Modern homes are structured and balanced, while contemporary homes offer more flexibility and allow architects to take greater artistic liberties in adopting a freeform approach. Although modern designs can be innovative, contemporary homes tend to be more unique in terms of their shape and aesthetic appeal.

What is the difference between a modern home and a contemporary home? ›

“If you were comparing them side by side, contemporary design is much more stark and sleek, extremely minimalist, and has a more streamlined, sterile vibe,” Curtis says. “A modern home will have a much warmer feel, with more layers, more organic elements, and a slightly earthier, cozier vibe.”

What is the difference between modern and contemporary house design? ›

While contemporary design is of the current moment, modern design is inspired by the early to mid-20th century, right around the 1920s – 1970s. A very popular subset of this design style is called midcentury modern, which is inspired by the 1950s and 1960s.

What architectural style is popular now? ›

Contemporary Architectural Style

Sporting clean lines and avoiding ornate details, contemporary homes typically are made up of geometric shapes with flat roofs and endless design possibilities.

Which house design is best? ›

Some of the most popular house styles are:
  • Craftsman style houses.
  • Victorian-style houses.
  • Mediterranean style houses.
  • Modern and contemporary style houses etc.

What is the difference between a house designer and an architect? ›

The architect will focus on the home's exterior and making sure that the structure is sound. At the same time, the designer will aim to provide the property owner with an interior design that fits within the building plans that the architect is drawing up.

What is another title for an architectural designer? ›

Titles such as 'Senior Architectural Designer', 'Design Director', or 'Principal Architect' typically offer the highest salaries. These roles involve leading design teams, managing major projects, and making critical design decisions that shape the built environment.

What is it called when someone designs your house? ›

Interior designers and interior decorators are job titles that are often used synonymously.

Do architects or engineers design houses? ›

If you are looking for a more bespoke home design, an architect will be more creative. They are trained to look at how to use the space creatively. If you have a particular vision, then an architect may be the better option. You will need to work with an engineer on the build regulations and ensure site suitability.

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