Y-House

Ultra Modern look in this monochromatic Y House by Tamizo Architects Group in Pabianice. Great use of material, lines, and texture to create dimensional surfaces.

Mulholland Vintage

Gorgeous vintage home built in 1962 by John Lautner restored by Marmol Radziner.  This house was designed to fit the landscape of the hill above Mulholland Drive in Los Angeles.  

Via Architectural Digest - France / Photos by Raymond Meier

Gorrow House

Beautifully crafted modern renovation, Gorrow House by Marika Jarv Creative // Photos:  Matt Russell

Neutral Planes

Great visual planes used in this neutral space design of Maison de Mentana by la SHED.

Chapel

Abstract forms created modern architecture at the Chapel in Villeaceron, where the designers from the Sancho-Madridejos Architecture Office manipulated the space by using a technique they called the "box-fold" similar to origami.

Photographs by Hisao Suzuki

Facade

Great facade design by Carlos Arroyo for the Academie MWD Dilbeek.  Each direction you view the facade was designed to compliment the surroundings of the buildings location and to provide a large amount of natural light to the interior space. Here is a great video of a model showing those directions.

Isay Weinfeld

Beautiful modern architecture by Brazil's Isay Weinfeld, Casa Grecia in Sao Paulo. Great lines, natural colors, and un-obstructed views to nature.

London Games

Excited for the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games starting this weekend.  London stepped up in a big way to create some of the most fascinating, Modern, organic, and eco-friendly architecture I have ever seen for these events.   

Olympic Stadium by Populous / Velodrome by Hopkins Architects /  Shooting Range by Magma Architecture / Aquatic Center by Zaha Hadid

Vino

Beautiful Winery (Chateau Barde-Haut) designed by Nadau Lavergne Architects.  Great use of concrete, wood, steel.

Way Cool Products: Outdoor Wallpaper

Great graphic wallpaper product that can be installed outside by Wall and Deco. Pattern: Op_tical

Fantastic video about their product design here.

Modern Texture

The Barwon Heads House by Inarc Architects Pty Ltd has beautiful color scheme, use of metal, wood, and textural details. This home was included in the Residential Design category from the 2011 Australian Interior Design Awards.

Photographed by Peter Clarke.

Pattern

This photo is a great representation of color and pattern repetition.   I love the way the color gradation changes as it goes through the space.

Via Pinterest, by Tham & Videgard Hansson Arkitekts

Modern Beauty

Beautiful modern home by Joeb + Partners Architects LLC.  Great day-lighting and open space plan.

Books

It has been awhile since I have purchased books, but these are 3 books I want or have bought over the past few months.  Such great inspiration from Design to Personal Collections to lovely Illustrations and Children Stories.


Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney // The Selby in In Your Place by Todd Selby // Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis

Beautiful Lines

 I love the beautiful detailed lines in these interior photographs of the Alemanys 5 project by Spanish Architect Anna Noguera.  Each space in this home was designed to create an ultra modern look using unique materials.

Perfect Lines...

Photo via mayersattler-smith of the Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic.

Love this architecture eye-candy... designed by Mayer Sattler-Smith. Great massing, colors, and a unique use of materials.

Stacks

I have been collecting so many books to read lately, now I just need to sit down and enjoy.

Love this gigantic bookcase via Architonic, of the House W located in Germany, designed by KRAUS SCHÖNBERG ARCHITECTS and photographed by Kraus Schönberg.

Ultra Mod

Modern details were carefully used to create the Parsley House, a winner for the 2011 Australian Interior Design Awards. Such a dramatic use of form and color throughout this home.

Designed by Tobias Partners, photographed by Justin Alexander.

Hillside Residence

Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects Hillside Residence is part of the San Francisco Living: Home Tours. This house has beautiful views and a great open space plan. I love the abundance of wood in the living area, it makes it seem so comfortable and inviting.

Found via: designwire daily

Serious Angles

This modern residence is filled with great angles, furniture, and materials.

Point Piper House in Sydney, Australia is designed by Popov Bass Architects