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  • Modern Villa: Precision Design, Contemporary Living

    Modern Villa: Precision Design, Contemporary Living

    Discover a meticulously crafted residence where architectural precision meets contemporary living. This modern villa, presented in excellent condition, exemplifies a design philosophy focused on clean lines, expansive volumes, and an intelligent integration of form and function.

    Each element of this property has been considered for its aesthetic contribution and practical utility. The structure articulates a clear modernist vision, utilizing a refined material palette to achieve a sophisticated, understated elegance. Sunlight is harnessed through strategically placed fenestration, illuminating minimalist interiors and enhancing the spatial experience without overt ornamentation. This is not merely a house; it is a precisely engineered living environment, offering a sanctuary of calm and clarity.

    Unique features include a seamless indoor-outdoor transition, facilitated by large-format glazing and deliberately designed exterior spaces that extend the living footprint. The property’s excellent condition reflects a commitment to quality construction and meticulous upkeep, ensuring a turn-key experience for the discerning owner. This is an opportunity to acquire a significant piece of contemporary architecture, ready for immediate occupancy.

    For those who appreciate design integrity and functional artistry, we invite a closer examination of this exceptional offering. Contact Modern Villas to arrange a private viewing and experience this architectural statement firsthand.

  • Amazing Modern Minimalist Villa in Cruz Bay, St John USVI

    Amazing Modern Minimalist Villa in Cruz Bay, St John USVI

  • The Edge House

    The Edge House is quite unusual in that it was originally designed for a narrow plot in Marbella with amazing views – so we wanted these views to be safeguarded, even from the kitchen in the very back of the house.

    The house has spectacular cantilevers on the front, supported by structural walls on one side only – and a strong “graphical” look.

    This cantilevered front is used often in our designs, as it creates a great view for the main room as well as the master bedroom on top.

    When combined with a second volume in an L shaped design – it becomes our “flying house” design. And occasionally we´ve used two cantilevered volumes, like in the St. John house on the USVI.


  • Modern(ist) design

    a typical modernist design. Strong shapes and sleek lines make a bold statement.

    In the first half of the 20th century, new materials and techniques like steel beams and large glass panes, allowed architects to create new, larger and more “graphical” shapes and spaces.

    No longer constrained by the small spans that older techniques dictated, the “mid century modern” architects started creating houses with totally new shapes.

    Bauhaus, Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson Le Corbusier are typical exponents of this. In the early years, a certain obsession with steel and glass made the houses sometimes a little too “cold” and “sterile”; but these days are long gone.

    Today, 7 decades later, thousands and thousands of difference modern façades and layout have been created, but probably only 10 or 20 archetypes have stood the test of time and have become really timeless.

    Getting the shapes and proportions exactly right is extremely important. Modern designs are “easy” to copy but at the same time easily destroyed. Today, almost every architect claims to do “modern” design – but if it´s not their real talent and vocation – steer clear.

    A modernist design – the “left wing” architype – using steel columns that reminisce the mid-century style

    Perhaps surprisingly, Brazil has been an early adapter of modernism and has probably some of the best modern architects of the world, with Marcio Kogan (studioMK27)on of our personal favourites.

    Our teams our spread from Europe to Brazil and Australia, have a long track record of good modern design. After all, it´s all we do, and we´ve been doing this for a long time.

    The sliding house – one of our first modern villa designs – back in 2013