With a design that homages the 30 year old Japanese Maple in the front yard, the Karlusic Residence by Studio Hirsch Bedner Associates is a fantastic showcase of contemporary architecture behind a facade of symbolist simplicity. The tree, setting the lining of the interiors paces, guards and sacralizes the almost ermetic front facade, clad in stepped patterned bluestone. The Karlusic residence has an introverted appearance of Japanese austerity from this angle, but opens up fantastically once you cross past it. ( read more … )

This minimalist white home is indeed a reflection of clean, pure and serene environment, but what makes it luxurious are the materials and technology with which each edifice is constructed. Apparently, splashes of abstract color sparsely strewn here and there are enough to satisfy a modern palette. The clean-lined architecture and simple landscape at this residence was designed by German company C18 Architekten who stayed true to their country’s architectural heart. Some people may consider this home a bit too ( read more … )