This concrete house design features a stand-out contemporary design that balances nature and ultra-modern aesthetics. The client, who also happened to be the builder, was looking for a challenge and New Zealand architect Simon Twose delivered. Made of concrete and glass, this house is an unusual mix of open and closed, its expansive windows peeking out from behind these imposing walls of armor. Behind its exterior, this rigid house boasts a modern aesthetic highlighted by exposed concrete walls, an industrial-style angular staircase, and amazing open-to-above and loft living spaces. A glass facade puts the indoors in ease reach of the outdoors on both levels, facing an interior courtyard. Simon Twose
via Arch Daily
photo credit: Paul McCredie
