«Modern style» Is the revival of old and the invention of new artistic images, high-tech approaches to construction, and those that are commonly called «well forgotten old». All this diversity is united by common properties – ergonomics and the possibility of self-expression (i.e. freedom and available means for the formation of an individual living environment), simplification of forms (straight parallel or zigzag lines) and a combination of innovative (aerated concrete, tempered glass) and traditional building materials ( brick, stone, concrete, wood, metal).
To a greater extent, this was expressed in the construction of private houses, villas and residences..
And yet the architecture of the XXI century mainly relies on the foundation of ideas laid down in the past century, when many trends and directions were developed that have not lost their attractiveness and relevance to this day. Without pretending to be complete, let us dwell on some of them..
- The main advantage of a sophisticated country residence is the spaciousness and comfort of each room, including the kitchen. The house uses geothermal heating / cooling and rainwater collection and use. Thanks to the special roof structure and large glazing area, natural solar energy is maximized. From the open terraces and through the panoramic windows you can admire the beautiful surrounding landscapes.
- A modern two-level house with large areas of glazing, which allows you to admire the impressive beauty of the lake, rocky shore and coniferous forest. The building consists of two zones – open (living room with kitchen and dining room) and closed (bedroom and sanitary block). The interior is clad in wood paneling, the exterior is in corrugated metal siding.
- This modern home is distinguished by clear horizontal and vertical planes. The high entrance visually flows into the window on the second level. Glass and concrete are complemented by wood panels. Plantations – trees, bushes and grass – an integral part of the main design, which softens the severity of geometric shapes.
- The unity of the interior and the surrounding landscape with the pool and garden is achieved thanks to the sliding glazed walls of the main facade and the floor surface extending beyond the boundaries of the house. The project of a Thai house may well be adapted to our latitudes due to the orientation of the main facade to the south, energy-saving double-glazed windows and a well-thought-out thermal insulation system.
- An open country house, which consists of a one-story living room with access to a terrace and a two-story residential block. Exterior finish – metal siding. Due to the large glazing area, the impression of complete fusion of the interior with the environment is created. The picturesque panorama makes the dwelling more expensive and elite.
- New Zealand minimalist single-level dwelling project for a family with 3 children and a built-in office. Sliding walls allow you to combine interiors and courtyard into a single whole.
- A modern minimalist home where natural light plays a major role in the illumination system. For the construction of the building, local building materials were used – wood, stone.
- The sloping relief of the area determined the appearance of the building – stepped, three-level.
- A beautiful minimalist house fits well into a picturesque landscape. Architectural priorities – simplicity and efficiency of simple lines and geometric shapes.
- The house is rectangular in plan. The interior layout is open. High ceilings and large windows fill the space with natural light. Sliding glass doors combine indoor and outdoor environments.
- The flat roofs and walls offer a breathtaking mountain panorama with a deep gorge.
- A comfortable two-storey house in a modern style, designed for a small family with children, built of wood and gray concrete. It gives an impression of lightness and strength at the same time. The entrance to the house is located in the center. A part of the garage adjoins the house. Glass doors lead to a backyard with a luxurious lawn that is kept in perfect condition. The area in front of the house is covered with wide tiles and is equipped with a small hearth, where in the evenings you can light a fire and relax in pleasant company.
- Panoramic glazing of the main facade transforms the living room into a kind of terrace. Double-glazed windows with opening panels located in the lower part perfectly ventilate the air and maintain a balanced heat exchange. In addition, this design will especially appeal to pets, who can go for a walk at any time, and then return to the house without hindrance..
- Luxurious modern home with stunning views of the hills and valley. The facade is decorated with traditional white plaster and expensive cedar siding. The black color of the window frames from the outside performs an additional decorative function, from the inside it makes the incoming natural light visually brighter and more intense. Exotic plants that surround the house on all sides are an integral part of the overall exterior design.
- Stylish eclecticism combines the architectural trends of rustic and modern. The facade is decorated with wood, metal and marble panels. The house is built almost on a high hillside, from the panoramic windows an unrealistically beautiful view opens up and gives the impression of soaring above the treetops.
- Modern one-storey house with patio. Sliding doors and windows participate in the ventilation and illumination system. When open, they create a unity of internal and external space, decorated with laconic means of landscape design.
- Guest two-level house in a modern style. Downstairs there is a concrete garage for 4 cars, upstairs there are rooms with glazed walls that allow guests to admire the view of a well-groomed courtyard.
- Modern eco house with solar panels on the terrace. A wooden fence delineates the area adjacent to the building and is in harmony with the facade decoration, in which black and white panels create an impression of sophistication and poise.
- Private house in an elite urban area. The supporting frame is made of bricks. The openings for the walls are filled with double-glazed windows. Rooftop terrace with scenic views of the surroundings. In the interior decoration of the ceiling and floor, expensive types of wood – cedar and walnut – are used. There are two garages in the basement. A high staircase leads to the living area. The area in front of the building is paved with paving slabs that match the color of the facade. An important part of the exterior is carefully selected green spaces, the beauty of which in the evening is emphasized by means of decorative lighting.
- Influence of Japanese architectural traditions is evident in the design of this modern home. Wide sliding glass walls connect the living room to the courtyard, which features a uniquely designed stone hearth. Streams of natural light enter the room from the tall panoramic windows. When the sun is especially bright, the shadow is created using a shoji of thin rice paper stretched over wooden or bamboo frames..
- In the decoration of the exterior of a modern one-story house, traditional building materials are used – sandstone, wood, glass. Particularly beautiful are the wide concrete paths, consisting of large square slabs surrounded by a thin roll lawn around the perimeter..
- The steep hillside has defined the unique design of the modern home. On the north side of the entrance is a modest one-story building, on the south side there is a three-story composition with dominant vertical and horizontal straight lines. The rooms have direct access to the terraces. The protruding glass cube on the east side opens directly into the coniferous forest. Monolithic concrete and glass served as the main materials for the construction..
- The customers’ fantasy was to build a house in a tropical style, which they loved so much during their numerous travels to exotic lands. The garage and office are separated from the main building, the flat roof extends far beyond the façade and serves as a canopy for the outdoor terrace. Basic building materials – stone, glass, wood and bamboo.
- The spacious house is built from environmentally friendly materials – wood, glass and stone. Long wooden floors have a load-bearing and decorative function. The house has four bedrooms with individual bathrooms. The windows offer panoramic views of the majestic wooded gorge. Balconies and a large terrace allow you to spend a lot of time outdoors.
- The eco-friendly private mansion includes a single living room, kitchen and dining area, three bedrooms and a built-in garage. The house uses solar heating, natural light and ventilation as much as possible. The main materials are wood, bamboo, glass and stone.
Modern
Although the style name «modern» translates as «modern», its content is narrower and more specific. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the Belgian architect Victor Horta laid the main features of the new style under the idea of harmony of function and aesthetics. The architectural forms are unusual and asymmetrical, decorated with original decorative elements. The interior layout is replete with challenging turns, ups and downs, while the exterior combines the simplicity of straight lines with smooth, curved outlines. An important role for decorating the exterior is played by expensive facing materials interacting with each other and subordinate to a single artistic idea – ceramic tiles, stone, tiles, as well as elements of landscape design – forged gratings, gazebos, lighting devices.
For a country house, this is still a very popular option, which allows you to combine the bold creative ideas of the author of the project and the individual wishes of the customer..
Organic architecture
Among the many styles and interpretations, the legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the founders of «organic architecture». According to the basic concept, the natural environment is an important and integral part of the architectural form of the entire structure. This theory found concrete expression in the famous creation of Wright «House above the waterfall», where the flow of water and the rock became part of not only the exterior, but also the interior space. Decor elements in the interior and exterior decoration of the building are completely excluded. The colors are natural, clean, bright. The layout of the interior space is divided into three main areas – kitchen and dining room, bedroom and bathrooms, a central common room, connected to the external environment by an outward-extending floor and a glass wall with sliding doors.
Now, in order to build a house, they begin with choosing a site, the cost of which is higher, the more picturesque the surrounding landscape. And since each panoramic view is unique, your own home will be just as unique..
Minimalism
The style, the merits of which were asserted by the outstanding architects Walter Gropius, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier. Among today’s admirers of minimalism there are people who value space, comfort, space filled with air and light. The clarity and conciseness of geometric shapes, monochrome and compositions of achromatic shades (white, black, gray) or light pastel colors – this noble beauty is based on solid financial costs associated with the obligatory highest quality of materials used in construction and finishing works.
Rustic style (rustic)
It was formed under the influence of Scandinavian traditions, a feature of which is the emphasized simplicity of expressive forms. The building looks like an old peasant house, but spacious, well-maintained and comfortable. The main building materials are wood and stone.
High tech
Style «High tech» intended for people who are looking to the future and already now wanting to live in «smart homes», where every detail is functional, and a high level of comfort is provided by electronic circuits, which control lighting, ventilation, heating, sewerage systems, and home security. Externally, the architectural appearance of the building resembles the style of minimalism – a light color palette, a large amount of glass and shiny chrome surfaces. Household appliances, in addition to their direct purpose, also perform a decorative function. Energy saving ideas come to the fore in construction .
Fachwerk
Surprisingly, the medieval architectural style of fachwerk was revived in a new quality, which is characterized by the presence of a rigid supporting frame of racks, beams and braces. The openings between the frame were filled with clay, debris and plastered. The peculiarity of the building is vertical construction. This method was taken as a basis in a modern version. The basis of the house, as before, is a wooden frame, which performs a load-bearing and decorative function. The filler is energy-saving double-glazed windows, which form the walls of the house and have a high class of thermal insulation. Large-scale glazing of the facade expands the boundaries of the house – removes the visual boundaries between the interior and the surrounding landscape. The beams are not sewn up – they remain visible in the interior and exterior. Layout – a single space of the kitchen, dining room, living room without walls and partitions. Areas of the bedroom and bathrooms remain closed. Despite the general principles of construction, each project is unique, as it is created according to individual customer requests.
Every year there is a growing number of people who with enthusiasm and joy build for themselves individual houses to their liking, instead of using standard projects, they can be well thought out and tested, but still designed for mass sales..
