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High above the ground this cottage by the beach is secure from any rise in sea level and is now the restful retreat of a cultured couple. Above the existing bungalow a new first floor was added with their study and bedroom, and a captain’s deck aimed at the beach breakers view. The first floor […] More
Barcelona-based architecture firm NOEM designed and built this prefabricated home for a couple in Castellón de la Plana, Spain. The whole building process was finished in just 10 weeks. It’s called The Smart Shelter and is intended as a place of leisure where the residents can enjoy the surrounding views.Transporting a house on one truck, […] More
The house, conceived as a second home for a family who lives in Switzerland, is in a special location: it is 50 meters from the beach, between the dunes and the woods of pines, and near the ruins of Ampurias. The plot is rectangular in shape and has a regular slope in the direction of […] More
The AHZ House in Londrina, Brazil, designed by ZIZ Arquitetura relies on bright pops of color and natural light to infuse life into the minimalistic contemporary setting. The interior of the home is shaped by a wonderful use of contrasting materials like bamboo veneer, cement, black lacquered finishes in the kitchen and a hint of stainless […] More
The Dome House – a sphere constructed from different types of wood with a special protective impregnation. The house is built from eco-friendly materials that are useful for the home microclimate, thus providing energy efficiency and low rate of heat loss. Now under development in the Moscow region, the dome houses feature a spacious, modern […] More
Architectural firm Pattersons designed the romantic beachside cottage that is set into a rock escarpment in a tiny boulder strewn South Pacific cove. The Annandale Seascape Cottage is a shelter designed as a honeymoon retreat for paying guests consisting of just three rooms, a lobby, living/sleeping and a bathroom. It is completely secluded and only accessible via […] More
In Chicago, Linc Thelen Design and Scrafano Architects have transformed an empty Giant Stained Glass Window Church into a home for a family with three children. The inside of the former church was gutted, but the shell of the structure remained intact. The new family home, boasts 7 bedrooms and 6 baths. The great room has ceiling […] More
Two Harvard dropouts have achieved the best innovation in house cleaning since soap and water. Oisin Hanrahan and Umang Dua were roommates at Harvard. As most young people do while at college, the tow weren’t the greatest at keeping their rooms as clean as could be. In fact, they couldn’t keep their rooms clean at […] More
Based on the concept of a developing a prefabricated dwelling that can be assembled in isolated areas with difficult accessibility with limited available materials, the architects at Colectivo Creativo Arquitectos created the VIMOB modular housing solution, a modular home that can be easily transported and assembled, creating a comfortable setting for its inhabitants and allowing them to […] More
Take a tour of the inspiring home of Charles and Julie Carmignac who found and shaped the space of this charming Parisian Loft located in the 14th arrondissement. The couple moved into the space back in 2009, all photos by Andreas Meischsner. RELATED: Find More Inspiring Projects in Paris Discover more after the jump: More
This impressive South London household is a definition of modern living, designed by Edgley Design the project was inspired by the 100 year old Pear Tree nestled in the courtyard. The tree dates back to a Victorian fruit orchard. The house has been built around this tree in two volumes, linked by a glass walkway. […] More
Take a tour of Sydney Home of stylist and interior designer Claire Delmar where she lives with her son and husband. The beautifully cozy home was renovated by Claire in only a month, discover more of the house photographed by Anton Smart. More