11/04/2019
Contemporary House designs
Reflect the architecture of today. While you may think that definition makes it synonymous with modern architecture, that’s actually a common misconception for the two are normally mistaken for each other. Modern architecture refers to a style that was popularized from the 1920s to 1950s, one that embraced clean lines and stark minimalism. Contemporary architecture goes beyond that to define the ever-evolving architectural styles of the 21st century. Most contemporary homes do have a modern flair to them, with design tweaks from postmodernism and deconstructivism, as well. For the first time, we also see homes where the building materials are just as important as the final product. With contemporary homes, we see a huge emphasis on natural and sustainable building materials. Contemporary designs have a few defining characteristics like An irregular, asymmetrical façade, Strong emphasis on geometric shapes, Large windows, Clerestory windows, Use of recycled building materials and Use of recycled building materials. Contemporary design often sticks to a stricter palate of black, white and grey. If colour is added, the colour is often the pure, saturated tone like true red, indigo or orange
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