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Living with Sun Light / MOVEDESIGN

Living with Sun Light / MOVEDESIGN - Houses, Deck, Beam, Facade, Chair, Table
© Yousuke Harigane
Fukuoka, Japan
  • Architects: MOVEDESIGN
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  154
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2010

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The Benefits of Modern Design

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To become an architect is to learn to fall in love with clean lines, pure functionality, and minimal simplicity. Which is why it’s so hard for us to understand why the majority of clients remain so tied to their “traditional” homes. You must understand that, for the typical home-buyer, a modern home seems “cold” and “austere” - even “clinical.” 

But nothing could be further from the truth. The Modern floor plan - which architects have faithfully incorporated ever since Frank Lloyd Wright first introduced it in the early 20th century - frees rooms from doorways, allowing the life of the house to merge into one, airy, vibrant space. Modern homes bring people together - what’s cold about that?

Still not sold? Here’s 5 reasons why architects love Modern design - and, if you’re thinking of starting fresh and buying a new home, why you’ll love it too.  

House Tijl&Indra / Atelier Vens Vanbelle

House Tijl&Indra / Atelier Vens Vanbelle - Houses
© Tim Van de Velde
Gent, Belgium

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Profile House / Black Line One X Architecture Studio

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Brunswick East, Australia

W House / Slow Architecture

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Beijing, China

Muyidong / Joh Sungwook Architects

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Balancing Barn / MVRDV

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S Mahal House / Moon Hoon

S Mahal House / Moon Hoon - Houses, Facade
© Kim Yong Kwan
  • Architects: Moon Hoon
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  14712
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2007

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W-House / Uchida Architect Design Office

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Oita, Japan

Stone House / Carl Fredrik Svenstedt Architect

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Ménerbes, France

Mirror Ball / Y. Architectes

Mirror Ball / Y. Architectes - Houses, Facade
© Brice Robert
Saint-Priest, France
  • Architects: Y. Architectes
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  179
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

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Berri Residence / naturehumaine architecture

Berri Residence / naturehumaine architecture - Extension
© Adrien Williams
Montreal, Canada
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Alumilex

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Malpartida House / SV60 Arquitectos

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Single Family House / Brandt + Simon Architekten

Single Family House / Brandt + Simon Architekten - Houses, Garden, Facade, Fence
© Michael Nast

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Shino / Kimura Matsumoto

Shino / Kimura Matsumoto - Houses, Door, Facade, Beam
© Yuko Tada
Wakayama, Japan
  • Architects: Kimura Matsumoto
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  118
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2012

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Sagaponack / Bates Masi Architects

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Fisherman's House / Elastico Farm + Cesario Carena

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Asti, Italy

En-able – Paralytic Home Proposal / Triple O Studio

Designed by Triple O Studio, the basic premise they had for their design of the En-able – Paralytic Home was to keep in mind the every day activities of the differently-able and the specific nuances in the design of catering to their needs. Located in Sri Lanka, the architects wanted to create an environment that would bring about a feeling of community and help keep their spirits up. More images and architects' description after the break.