Both modern and contemporary house designs may appear extremely similar at times. There is a distinction between the two that may be observed with a keen eye.
Modern Contemporary homes reflect the Architecture of today. 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.
Modern Contemporary architecture is based on a fundamental premise shared by all people who practice it. The desire and will to create and build things that are different from what has been done in the past and what is being done today. Modern Contemporary architecture seeks to deviate from established methods and ways of thinking. It’s creative.
The design tries to distinguish itself from conventional architecture through new architectural ideas. For example, the goal of giving a building an unusual form is obviously to surprise, to astonish, and to alter perspectives. The use of volumes other than cubes makes it possible to create different interior spaces. But regardless of the architectural idea, the name of the game in modern contemporary architecture is audacity.
Characteristics of Modern Contemporary Architecture:
- Clean Lines
Modern Contemporary design is characterized by clean lines with minimal orientation and sleek, consistent surfaces. The dominant line on this structure layout is the straight line. But in some cases, Modern Contemporary Architecture tends to distance itself from this habit by opting more often for curved lines.
Use of glass
Installing more glass windows is also a characteristic of contemporary architecture. Multiple openings and their uncommon positioning, panoramic windows, window walls, and skylights have all entered the playing field. One of the consequences of this kind of fenestration, beyond creating spectacular views, is that it makes full use of the sunlight: first of all, as natural lighting, and secondly, to take advantage of passive solar heating.
- Flat Roof/Shed Roof
The flat roof trend is very popular with modern and contemporary structure especially for homes but is actually ancient, being characteristic to the Egyptian, Persian and Arabian architecture styles. A flat roof is almost level, in contrast with the many types of sloped roofs.
- Open Floor Plans
Open planning for Modern Contemporary home offers some other great benefits such as they allow more natural light into the home. Many interior walls are either reduced to half walls or removed entirely so that outside light can reach deeper into the home. It also provides safety for young children.
- Materials
Modern contemporary architecture also features the use of new materials for both the interior and exterior. Traditional materials like glass, wood, brick, and metals are preferred. Plants also have their place within modern contemporary architecture increasingly, on the walls (green wall). The concept of placing plants both exterior and interior is that people work better and feel relaxed when they have access to nature inside their home.
For building your dream house, an architect can help you make it into reality!
XJG Architecture is a design, management and general construction company. We prepare plans, permits, engage in construction, calculations and estimates. The staff are composed of a group of individuals from different professions and fields of practice who are committed to support each other. It is composed of Architects, Engineers, skilled and well experienced non-skilled construction workers.
For inquiry, follow us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/xjgarchitecture or email us at inquiry@xjgarchitecture.com
#GetAnArchitect #SaArkitektoSigurado
