- Le Corbusier (Project: Villa Savoye)
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (Projects: Barcelona Pavilion, Farnsworth House)
- Philip Johnson (Project: Glass House)
MODERN HOME DESIGN – MUSKOKA
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MODERN HOME DESIGNS & HOUSE PLANS - MUSKOKA
Modern home designs are characterized by large open interior spaces, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows & sliding doors, concrete foundations & wall elements, steel structural frames, and primarily horizontal building forms with flat roofs.
The ideas of modern home design took root in the mid 1930's and evolved into the precedent setting work of renowned architects including:
Modern home architecture is rooted in the idea that “Form follows function” as architect Louis Sullivan originally asserted. This idea was refined in the work of the architect Mies van der Rohe, whose well-known maxim “Less is more” continues to inform the characteristic minimalism of modern home architecture.
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MODERN COTTAGE DESIGNS - MUSKOKA
In the work of Mies van der Rohe, walls were not expected to serve the purpose of building enclosure but rather only to define the spatial organization of the home's interior.
This design philosophy gave rise to the pavilion form of modern home architecture in which the primary enclosure is provided by expansive floor to ceiling glass window panels.
Modern pavilion-style home design is well suited to coastal and beach style architecture that emphasizes a seamless ground-level transition between the home's interior and the outdoors, usually featuring a waterfront view, a landscaped pool patio, or a beachfront view.
Modern architecture is the most sought-after architectural style for luxury residences in Muskoka.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF MODERN HOME ARCHITECTURE
BUILDING FORMS OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE
The building forms of modern home architecture commonly feature:
- Building geometries featuring balanced asymmetry
- Horizontal emphasis in form
- Elements that appear to float, supported by columns or cantilevered beams
- Flat roofs with no overhang
- Design minimalism & lack of ornamentation
(“less is more”)
SPACIAL ORGANIZATION OF MODERN HOMES
The spacial organization of interior living areas in modern architectural design is characterised by:
- Spacious, open interiors
- Expansive views to the exterior
- Carefully considered transitions between home interior & the outdoors
- Tendency toward single-storey floor plans
STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS OF MODERN COTTAGES
Modern cottage architecture most commonly employs engineered structural systems including:
- Cast-in-place, reinforced concrete – smooth troweled finish, or exposed board-formed finish
- Stone masonry mass walls
- Concrete block mass walls
- Steel structural frames – columns & beams
WINDOWS & DOORS IN MODERN COTTAGES
The windows & doors in modern architecture usually feature:
- Floor to ceiling window glass in common spaces, bringing the outdoors to interior life
- Floor to ceiling sliding doors that open fully to the outdoors
- Corner windows offering a choice view from the interior
- Casement, awning & fixed-glass windows in private spaces
- Occasional use of window mullions defining an irregular pattern (to add visual interest)
EXTERIOR FINISHES & FEATURES IN MODERN HOME DESIGN
The exterior of modern cottages commonly include:
- Complete lack of ornamental detail
- Flat roofs with no overhangs
- Wood cladding in warm colours (cedar) with a transparent/ translucent finish
- Stucco wall finish
- Exposed cast-in-place concrete, or natural stone walls
- Sheet metal cladding
INTERIOR FINISHES & FEATURES IN MODERN HOME DESIGN
The interior of modern homes commonly include:
- Interplay of daylight, ambient & accent lighting
- Cabinets clad in smooth wood panels forming a continuous planar surface
- Kitchen island with integrated sink & faucet, with a view to the outdoors
- Staircase of floating or cantilevered treads
- Glass guards, railings and balustrades
- Strong transitional connection between indoor & outdoor spaces
