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Stunning Style Trends: Contemporary
There are many popular architectural styles. One of the most desirable styles in today’s real estate market is the contemporary style. The stunning style trend of contemporary housing is sought out by many potential buyers, including those who want to live in the custom built, new home community of Spanish Oaks.
The prestigious Spanish Oaks community located in Bee Cave, Texas, is a premier destination for people who are looking for a peaceful, laid back lifestyle, while having close access to all the amenities and excitement of downtown Austin.
Residents of Spanish Oaks can enjoy a high quality of life. With award winning golf courses, an excellent school district, lots of natural landscapes and parks, great shopping, fine dining, and entertainment options, the area is sure to provide you with all the things you desire.
New homes at Spanish Oaks come complete with gorgeous, breathtaking views of Texas Hill country. Homes feature all the latest in stunning style trends, including contemporary features like gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Whether you want to purchase a move-in ready home or a spacious lot in which to build the new home of your dreams, Spanish Oaks will provide you with a quality constructed home with a stunning, contemporary design.
What is Contemporary Architecture?
Contemporary architecture is broadly defined as a building style that is part of the present day. There are no features that make contemporary architecture easily recognizable simply because the style comes in many variations with many different influences. One feature that is commonly found among this stunning style of architecture is an unusual or irregular shaped frame. In addition most contemporary architecture also comes with oversized windows, an open floor plan, and many eco friendly components. These environmentally friendly features include things like having an “organic” design, where windows and other spaces are placed strategically to maximize on natural light and to give rooms a larger appearance.
Examples of Famous Contemporary Architecture
There are many prominent architects in contemporary architecture. Some of the most well known include John Andrews, the designer of Toronto’s famous CN Tower and Jean Nouvel, who designed the well known Quai Branly Museum in Paris.
Other famous places that have been inspired by contemporary architecture include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. German architect Daniel Libeskind designed the Jewish Museum in Berlin, which also represents the contemporary style. And the Yokohama Port Terminal in Japan uses complex movement and interchange between residents of the area and the visitors who come to visit. By using differing types of transportation and both an urban and aquatic landscape they are able to achieve this effect.
Contemporary Versus Modern
The stunning style trends that are found in contemporary architecture should not be mistaken with “modern” architecture, which is in its own category. Modern architecture specifically to building styles that were prevalent during the early to mid-20th century. It had clean lines and emphasized function. In fact many critics consider modern architecture to have an impersonal, cold feel to it. But there are many similarities between both modern and contemporary architecture. They both make good use of natural light with an emphasis on large windows and there is a big connection between outdoor and indoor spaces.
New homes at Spanish Oaks feature a warmth that is not always found in contemporary or modern architecture. It also stays true to the core values of contemporary architecture. Each new home at Spanish Oaks features an open floor plan with plenty of large windows, which provide natural light and a connection to the outdoor areas, including breathtaking views of the Texas hill country.
Come enjoy today’s most stunning style trend in a brand new contemporary home built by Spanish Oaks. Call today to schedule your tour at (512) 533-2300.
