Juraj Vanca of Brno based DESIGN ATAK sent us 3D renderings of a modern country house the studio envisioned for a young family in Moravia, the Czech Republic. The brief of the project requested a modern and fresh interior approach, in accordance with the rural surroundings. According to the project developers, the main material employed this house is oak, which is a traditional furniture material used in the area: “We tried to keep the interior simple and bright by using natural shade of wood and lighter colors with combination of anthracite to create balanced contrast”. Glass kitchen worktops and glass legs used for the kitchen island add a surprise element to the overall scheme.

The villa is centered around a loft-like room with high ceiling containing the kitchen, dinning area, a resting area and living room with fireplace and large sofa. Large windows connect the house with a beautiful garden and allow plenty of natural light inside. There are a total of three bedrooms, furnished modernly while at the same time playing tribute to classical carpentry and rural interiors. [Photos and information provided via e-mail by DESIGN ATAK]

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Expanding a home beyond the borders of its rooms is a growing trend in modern residential architecture. Glass facades were mainly driven by the pursuit for opening up a home towards the surrounding natural landscape, as well as for ensuring a high level of transparency and allowing natural light inside. With constant technology uplifts, glass facades do not just serve an aesthetic purpose, but can also answer major house demands, such as the need for security, acoustical performance and sustainability.

In today’s post we will focus on the aesthetics of glass facades and remind you of 30 spectacular modern residences that were showcased on architectday throughout the years. In hopes that this list would trigger ideas regarding your future projects, we gathered houses of different architecture approaches, yet all displaying a contemporary look. Enjoy and remember to click the link under each photograph in order to access the entire project presentation, where you can find more photos and information

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