Located in the hills of Oakland, California, this contemporary house is absolutely stunning architecture. Finished by Kanner Architects, the Oakland House is aimed to take advantage of the amazing landscape of the San Francisco bay. The house is carefully perched in the hills with unobstructed views of the surrounding nature. This family residence is built with an amazing exterior design that combines glass panel and strong concrete foundation, providing plenty of natural light and safety. The house consists of several rooms; the master bedroom becomes the center piece that is surrounded by four bedrooms, living room and kitchen. The second floor is used for glass garage and secondary bedrooms. The house structures are connected by a glass bridge spans a bamboo garden, providing dramatic visual impact. This house is mostly finished in calm white color, which makes it looks even more beautiful and highlights the structure, exterior and interior design.

Not everyone is blessed with large outdoor area, but there is always a way to create a garden to your home. Roof garden is one of useful technique that allows you to have a small outdoor space for enjoying the breeze and blue sky. The idea came from Simon Morray-Jones Architects, Clair Strong Interior Styling and UK-based BlueSky Landscape. Below garden is situated on two-storey urban apartment that present as an extension of the living area. This contemporary garden is decorated with low-maintenance plants and cozy outdoor furniture. This is a smart garden design for a busy people that will not have enough time to take care of the plants. The roof garden is also completed with a food prep space and dining areas, providing a small heaven in hectic city life.