Residential House

Explore 277 award-winning designs tagged Residential House on Architecture Today.

Designer: Chung Yi Chun Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Light Extension

Light Extension is a residential interior design for a 110 square meter home in Taiwan. The layout removes two small closed rooms to make the shared areas visually broader. A semi-open study and a guest room replace the traditional enclosed dressing room and the narrow study. Ambient light washes the television wall to reveal its natural texture, and the same wall provides full storage. A layered ceiling and a mirrored beam surface soften the low girder above the dining area. Materials include marble, wooden flooring, fair-faced concrete, mirror and iron parts.

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Designer: Keta Shah & Varun Shah Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

The Retreat

The Retreat is a weekend home located on the outskirts of Vadodara, India. The interior takes cues from the monolithic spatiality of vernacular Indian houses in a contemporary context. Thick load bearing walls were carved into niches and shaped as beds, tables and storage, then covered with a grey cement texture to form a homogeneous surface. Soft blue and green tones, wood and metal elements accent the space. Custom windows joined by a single lever allow cross ventilation and frame the fields outside. The calm setting supports a simple and relaxed lifestyle.

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Designer: Fabio Su Design Type: Residential House Category: Architecture

The Mountain

The establishment is built and designed under the philosophy of mountains. The outlook of the villa is an imitation of Mountain Alishan. The French casements allow you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of mountain Alishan in any season of the year and Low-e glass is used for the eco-friendly residence. The main wall in living space used the nature stone with different depths in a clear and colorful way which connects to the view of Alishan mountain.

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Designer: Maggie Yu Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Awakening In Nature

This project brings out the appearance of Oriental aesthetics about landscape using collections of the building materials. While maintaining the texture from natural materials, the installment of the iron pieces enriches the feast for the eyes, from rock to marble, from black iron to titanium plating, and from veneer to wooden table; it is like looking through different lenses to one scenery of landscape. In this project, handpicked French furniture further makes a interesting balance of Western and Orientals.

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Designer: J. O'Yang Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Saving Green Residence

Saving Green Residence is a residential interior design for an old house in Taipei City, Taiwan, covering 195 square meters. The design avoids added decoration and uses green building materials to support energy saving. Horizontal and vertical lines connect the raised area with the different floors. French windows and continuous flooring link the lounge and the dining room, which are separated by a staircase. A glass handrail replaces the original wooden one to lighten the staircase. The height of the lounge was altered so the air conditioning can work efficiently.

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Designer: Xin Wu Design Type: Residential House Category: Architecture

Longfor Dwell Realm

Longfor Dwell Realm is a residential building complex in Chongqing, China. The layout places the living room, dining room and bedrooms around a semi-open courtyard that forms a double-height space of 6.2 meters. Each home gains an outdoor area of more than 30 square meters and improved ventilation in the adjoining rooms. Windows are omitted on the second floor of the courtyard to protect privacy. The facade weaves horizontal white aluminum plates with vertical elements and glass curtain walls. Soil at least 600 millimeters deep above the concrete roof slabs supports private sky gardens.

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Designer: KUO-PIN SUN Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Rhythm of Water

Living space not only provide the sense of security but also provide a place for people to communicate; in addition, it’s a tunnel for human to communicate with the nature. This design project based on the theme of Rhythm of Water, not only reflect the unique of the Vincent Sun Space design studio, also shows the interaction between space and the natural element- water. Deriving from the origin of water, Sun’s design concept can be traced back to embryonic phase of land-forming period when lands are surrounded by sea water. All these concept comes from Asian ancient book, Book of Changes.

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Designer: Nic Lee Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Partial of Style

Partial of Style is a residential interior design located in Haimen, China. The home covers 195 square meters and includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, study area, master room, bedrooms and bathrooms. Dark green serpentine and plain white marble form strong color blocks that shape the walls like layers of oil paint. Walnut, oak, leather and brass add warm tones. The design recalls the mixed Chinese and Western styles of old Shanghai. Each area is defined by volume, so the flow of the space builds a calm and ritual-like experience.

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Designer: Yufang Lin Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Kapok Story

Kapok Story is a residential interior design covering 230 square meters in Fuzhou. The layout follows a subtraction approach, keeping only the essentials of daily life. Open public areas link the book bar, tea tasting area, living room, dining room and the Chinese and Western kitchens. Hidden partitions are formed by changes in ceiling and floor materials, so boundaries stay soft and the space remains calm. Rough marble meets simple wood veneer behind the sofa to enrich the texture. A colorful cartoon installation adds a vivid note.

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Designer: Ying Chih, Yang Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Flow of Zen

Flow of Zen is a residential interior located in Yilan City, Taiwan. The home covers about 126 square meters and contains an entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, balcony, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Marble is used in many forms, with different textures and patterns applied to selected walls and floors. Metal and wood are combined with the marble to create a warm and calm atmosphere. A linear circulation route connects the living room and the dining room, allowing light to reach every corner. Curved forms and leather soften the bedrooms.

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Designer: CHIANG,CHEN WEI Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Elegant

Elegant is a residential interior design for a house of 1958 square feet. The home combines a modern look with French country style, following the wishes of the owners. A filigree window in the foyer and a second one between the study room and the kitchen reduce the sense of isolation between spaces. Two large girders stand beside the sofa, so a wall storage unit with eight cabinets was added to meet the storage needs. Materials include island wood flooring, veneer, system cabinets, shutters and quartz stone. Wood furniture is finished with formaldehyde-free paint.

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Designer: Chhavi Hoiman Design Type: Residential House Category: Interior

Nomadless

Nomadless is a residential interior design for a 320 square foot public housing apartment in Hong Kong. The compact interior supports many activities within one open space. Tailor made furniture is transformable, so the same area can serve as a theater, a tea house, a small library or a working studio. A full height shelf with a platform offers a resting place for films and books, and a lifting table is used for tea. Three hidden tables slide out to seat fifteen guests. Teak wood, concrete and glass invite natural light and stillness.

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