Black homes collections

 I'll be honest — it would never occur to me to paint a house black. That said, I've been mesmerized by this photo of Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage since I saw it last month on Cabin Porn.
And apparently, the color has occurred to other homeowners as well — to dramatic and often chic effect. Read more [ via : apartmenttherapy ]

Four Story Townhouse

Townhouse 5th Street by architecture firm TBHC

One of TBHCo’s first projects, this 4 story townhouse in center Park Slope was renovated and the owner’s duplex was completely gutted. The interior/exterior plan, decoration, built-ins and custom work were
designed and/or built by TBHCo’s design team. Extra large double hung windows flood the home with natural light. The sculpture above the fireplace was made by TBHCo designer/sculptor Fitzhugh Karol.

[ via : besthousedesign ]

Minimal house design | interior apartment

Modern and artistic, this apartment is located in southern Amsterdam.
Interior designer i29 Architects has successfully decorated this minimalist and simple apartment interior with unique wall that features rack or hole with rectangular shape as decorative element that united all the room in a perfect harmony. Read more [ via : neathome ]

Rest Stops by J. MAYER H. modern architects

The head of the Roads Department of Georgia commissioned J. MAYER H. to design a system of 20 rest stops for the new highway, a thoroughfare that will run through Georgia and serve as a connection between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Turkey.
Read more [ via : contemporist ]

Craftsman Style Home Gets a Gold Award

This is the Far Reach House and Gold Award winner in the 2012 EnergyValue Housing Awards by the NAHB Research Center.
The program honors builders and remodelers who incorporate energy efficiency in the design, construction, and marketing of their homes, and this home was built in Olympia, Washington by Scott Homes with some high-performance features to go with a traditional design.Read more [ via : jetsongreen ]