People often misunderstand what modern architecture is. We only see the commercial aspect of it. The shiny, glass and metal buildings in the major downtown areas are just a small part of today’s modern architecture. It's more than the recently built structures around you, the buildings you see on your way home. It's a conscious effort to create something new and move away from past designs, obsolete technology and adapt the built environment to modern life. Contemporary architecture is driven by technological innovation which struggles to push the boundaries of current construction technology. It offers its users a beautiful, creative, unique and comfortable solution to their everyday needs.
Modern architecture offers a multitude of benefits that you simply cannot get with other architectural styles. Traditional architecture has many shortcomings when it comes to technology, comfort, and adaptability to modern life. Modern house architecture works perfectly with modern life and embraces new technology. High tech gadgets, devices, intelligent systems, and home media is perfectly integrated into modern architecture.
Keep in mind that contemporary architecture is not a movement, like Modernism, Futurism or Baroque. It's an ongoing concept that applies to all construction and it doesn't have any stylistic constraints. Your home doesn't have to look a certain way in order to be contemporary. Consequently, your architect can design your new home in whatever style you like, as long as he or she respects the concept of contemporary architecture. The only rule is to apply an innovative approach and a forward-thinking attitude to your specific needs.
Let's go over the main benefits of modern home architecture:
Volume composition
Contemporary architecture uses all types of shapes and sizes to make the best use of interior space. Both straight and curved lines are important motives in modern architecture. The three-dimensional space is generated both by simple volumes (cubes, spheres, cylinders, and others), as well as complex shapes that are generated by intersections. This combination of both simple and complex shapes generates a vivid living space, a versatile interior environment and a perfect habitable space for multiple functions. You can use your home the way you want, design the rooms depending on your needs and adapt new spaces with ease. Change, regeneration, and adaptability is key to modern home architecture.
Environmentally friendly technical solutions
Modern house architecture uses state of the art building materials which are also environmentally friendly. The materials help you create a home with a minimal carbon footprint. Most materials are reusable and come from renewable resources. Modern wood composite panels, steel, and aluminum, as well as a lower amount of concrete are common in modern architecture design. A modern home will also help you minimize heating and cooling bills, reduce energy consumption and increase comfort. Modern plumbing and HVAC solutions are also employed, helping you create a better and more comfortable environment for your family, while also reducing energy bills. Heat pumps, solar panels, and other similar solutions will make your home the perfect space for you and your family.
Light – lots of it
One of the trends everyone loves about modern architecture is the use of large windows and skylights. Light is one of the core concepts in modern architecture and every architect struggles to create the perfect natural lighted environment. Window walls, greenhouses, skylights, panoramic windows, and special windows are common in a lot of modern houses. These aspects help to create a stunning interior space which will be the main focus of your home, especially in the living areas. The modern natural lighting works great together with passive solar heating, solar panels, and other modern technical solutions, helping you lower your bills even more.
Open areas and open layouts
Modern house architecture was first introduced in the early 20th century, almost 100 years ago. The early modernist architects recreated the indoor spaces and opened them up, creating the already known open space layout. Up until then, rooms were segmented, clearly delimited by walls and hallways. Modern home architecture brings all the common living spaces together, creating a more free environment for its users. Free rooms, large doorways allow the rooms and activities to merge into a single airy space. The interior becomes a vibrant, exciting space where people can communicate, interact and enjoy themselves freely. Simply put, modern architecture brings people together, it brings the whole house together.
The liberation of the kitchen
The kitchen was one of the biggest revolutions in modern architecture. Initially, the kitchen was a space closed off from the rest of the house. Cooking was done discretely, and the whole area was secluded from the main living area. The food was served together with family and friends, but cooking itself was almost always restricted. Modern home architecture changed that – cooking was now a critical part of home design. Cooking is an important part of everyday life and modern architecture has included this in the modern home layout. The kitchen has immediately become the focal point of a house, the heart of every home. It's a visible space, a cool space to interact with your friends and family and entertain your guests. A modern kitchen is a place where you welcome guests, and the high tech equipment makes it an elegant space in your home.
Flexibility and personality
Open layouts and a lot of natural light enhances the modern architecture and makes it incredibly flexible. Rooms are not clearly defined, and functions can easily coexist without conflicting situations. You can change the destination of every space, move furniture, adapt rooms and redecorate to change how the house works. The open plan layout gives you flexibility and it lets you show your personality. The details, the furniture, the colors, and the open areas can be a showcase of how you are as a person and how you interact with your personal living space. A modern home is adaptable, high tech or artsy, vintage or minimalist, but also comfortable and a perfect environment for you and your family. It can be a true reflection of you.
