Photo of a large modern backyard rectangular lap pool in Melbourne with concrete slab.

Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical front yard patio in Los Angeles with no cover and concrete slab.

For this classic San Francisco William Wurster house, we complemented the iconic modernist architecture, urban landscape, and Bay views with contemporary silhouettes and a neutral color palette. We subtly incorporated the wife's love of all things equine and the husband's passion for sports into the interiors. The family enjoys entertaining, and the multi-level home features a gourmet kitchen, wine room, and ample areas for dining and relaxing. An elevator conveniently climbs to the top floor where a serene master suite awaits.

Peter Bennetts
This is an example of a large contemporary patio in Melbourne with tile and no cover.

Reclaimed picket fence separates veggie garden from side walk. Frosted glass wall adds privacy and interest to this striking contemporary landscape. Talk about curb appeal. Holly Lepere

This Neo-prairie style home with its wide overhangs and well shaded bands of glass combines the openness of an island getaway with a “C – shaped” floor plan that gives the owners much needed privacy on a 78’ wide hillside lot. Photos by James Bruce and Merrick Ales.

Atrium style Living room and Dining room
Expansive contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, marble floors and white floor.

OVERVIEW Set into a mature Boston area neighborhood, this sophisticated 2900SF home offers efficient use of space, expression through form, and myriad of green features. MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING Designed to accommodate three family generations, paired living spaces on the first and second levels are architecturally expressed on the facade by window systems that wrap the front corners of the house. Included are two kitchens, two living areas, an office for two, and two master suites. CURB APPEAL The home includes both modern form and materials, using durable cedar and through-colored fiber cement siding, permeable parking with an electric charging station, and an acrylic overhang to shelter foot traffic from rain. FEATURE STAIR An open stair with resin treads and glass rails winds from the basement to the third floor, channeling natural light through all the home’s levels. LEVEL ONE The first floor kitchen opens to the living and dining space, offering a grand piano and wall of south facing glass. A master suite and private ‘home office for two’ complete the level. LEVEL TWO The second floor includes another open concept living, dining, and kitchen space, with kitchen sink views over the green roof. A full bath, bedroom and reading nook are perfect for the children. LEVEL THREE The third floor provides the second master suite, with separate sink and wardrobe area, plus a private roofdeck. ENERGY The super insulated home features air-tight construction, continuous exterior insulation, and triple-glazed windows. The walls and basement feature foam-free cavity & exterior insulation. On the rooftop, a solar electric system helps offset energy consumption. WATER Cisterns capture stormwater and connect to a drip irrigation system. Inside the home, consumption is limited with high efficiency fixtures and appliances. TEAM Architecture & Mechanical Design – ZeroEnergy Design Contractor – Aedi Construction Photos – Eric Roth Photography

Indoor/outdoor living can be enjoyed year round in the coastal community of Corona del Mar, California. This spacious atrium is the perfect gathering place for family and friends. Planters are the backdrop for custom built in seating. Rattan furniture placed near the built-in firepit adds more space for relaxation. Bush hammered limestone makes up the patio flooring.

Expansive contemporary floating staircase in New York with open risers and glass railing.

Photography © Claudio Manzoni
This is an example of a large modern three-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Miami with mixed siding and a flat roof.

Design ideas for a contemporary exterior in Melbourne with mixed siding.

Peter Giles
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary spiral staircase in Nice with open risers and glass railing.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary wood curved staircase in New York with wood risers.

Master Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, brown benchtops, dark wood cabinets, a double shower and grey floor.

Doublespace Photography
Design ideas for a modern open concept living room in Ottawa with concrete floors and a standard fireplace.

ADRIAN MORA
Inspiration for a large modern open plan dining in Valencia with white walls, grey floor and concrete floors.

Byron Mason Photography, Las Vegas
Design ideas for a large contemporary wood floating staircase in Las Vegas.

Faltwerktreppe mit Glasgeländer und Stufenbeleuchtung
This is an example of an expansive contemporary wood l-shaped staircase in Other with wood risers.