- Design Inspo
The Modern Homes that Will Give You Ultimate Design Envy
Roxanne Robinson
1. Kobi Karp
Principal Kobi Karp describes this Miami Beach residence he and his firm designed. “The modern element you will find in this residence is the emphasis on the materials. The clean, horizontal, wood-paneling exterior wall juxtaposes the white exterior material and brings out this home’s dramatic, modern character. Using traditional materials in new ways is one way I try to reflect the modern aesthetic in my own way,” said Kobi Karp, Principal at Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design.
2. Michael Haverland
Michael Haverland’s East Hampton modern masterpiece consists of specially 3-D designed cement bricks for its mainly opaque front. This dense front gives way to an entirely transparent backside in contrast that looks out over the Atlantic ocean thanks to 14-foot glass windows.
3. Zaha Hadid
The late Dame Zaha Hadid was not known for creating private residences. However, she made an exception for this uniquely modern home for a Russian developer located just outside of Moscow. Affectionately dubbed the “spaceship” the property is nonetheless officially called Capitol Hill. To explain its futuristic shape, the owner wished to be able to have a bird’s eye view to look at the pine and birch treetops of Barvikha that grow 20 meters high.
4. Sawyer Berson
This Southhampton, NY home designed by New York City firm Sawyer Berson is more than its impressive massive stature. Designed in harmony with its dune and beachfront location, the glass front multi-plane structure serves as equal parts holiday and weekend getaway and art gallery. Another key point of this home’s design is the use of African designed furniture and art.
5. Sylvan Rock Home
Tucked away in the Catskills Mountains is the first private residential estate designed by Aston Martin. Dubbed Sylvan Rock Home in homage to local topography, the home design responds to the lines of the natural environment. Its unique multi-dimension rooftops off immense glass window walls to enjoy the nature just outside. The residence and guest pods also keep the car enthusiast in mind with its three-car garage.
