Sitting on the hillside in the forest-filled area of Thuringia in central Germany is this new design by Paul de Ruiter Architects. The lush green surroundings contrast the raw abode, which is built from a mixture of glass, concrete and steel in a minimalistic construction reminiscent of the great Mies van der Rohe.

The U-shaped deck sits across three sides of the house for easy accessibility, while jutting out at the front is a crystal blue swimming pool thats lets you dive in off the balcony and take in the views of that breathtaking landscape.

Take a peek at some more concrete creations like Atelier Tekuto's industrial dwelling on the streets of Tokyo.