There are definitely projects and ideas that hook us and fascinate us from the start… this is one of them. With a building area of only 68 m2, this house designed by Studio Granda, and located in Reykjavik, Iceland, has the capacity to amaze us. The home is a contemporary interpretation of the traditional Icelandic turf house, encrusted between piles of grass-covered earth, perfectly insulated by nature. The home itself..
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Aleshtar Architectural Office Remodels a Home in Isfahan, Iran
This project, undertaken by Aleshtar Architectural Office in 2016, is located in Isfahan, Iran. The total area consists of approximately 1,500 m2 and extends over dense forests, with the main construction centered in the middle. Its remodeling took into account the preservation of the trees surrounding the structure. As such, they used a number of different roads around the vast garden that leads from one side of the construction site..
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A Tiny Apartment that Makes the Most of Very Little Space
This project, based in an apartment with a mere 49 m2 and located in the Portuguese city of Porto, was designed by URBAstudios in 2016. The main objective of this remodeling was to exploit the available space, which takes advantage of the fact that its ceilings are fairly high, as it is built on the ground floor of an old building in the city. As we enter, the first thing..
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A Unique Tent House in Eumundi, Australia
Located in the clearing of a forest in Eumundi, Australia, this tent house was designed by Sparks Architects Pty Ltd in 2016. The home covers an area of 344 m2, and provides the perfect home for a family that enjoys contact with nature. At first glance, its roof reminds us of the typical tents seen in circuses. However, seeing it at the top of the hill, under the shade of..
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Studio Wood Turns a Shipping Container into a Stylish Home in New Delhi, India
This peculiar construction is located in New Delhi, Delhi, India, and was created by Studio Wood in 2016. It was constructed with steel panels refurbished from shipping containers. The yellow-colored steel panels match perfectly with the terrace chairs. Furthermore, they’re perfectly adapted to the structure, giving it a unique and unusual look. A small garden is in the center, and serves as an escape from the main building, connected via..
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Ström Architects Remodel a Home From the 1930s in the South West of England
The remodeling of this two-story house, dating from the 1930s and located in the South West of England, was completed by Ström Architect in 2015. It is surrounded by fields and vast forests of fruit trees. Its outer walls, lined with wood, make its appearance integrate with the surroundings. Its fireplace, lined with white bricks, creates a perfect contrast of colors and textures. Its terraces and large well cared-for gardens..
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A Stunning Contemporary Home in Sunny West Vancouver, Canada
This house is perfect for lovers of the sea and the outdoors. The home is located on the top of a mountain, and such a situation allows us to enjoy wonderful views of the sea and surrounding forests from its terrace. Beautiful sea views, and a comfortable terrace from which to enjoy them… What more can we ask for? This home was built in West Vancouver, Canada in 2015 by..
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Jan Skuratowski Architecture Remodels a 1980s Home in Möhlin, Switzerland
This new single family home is actually an annex built into an existing structure dating back to the 1980s. It was designed by Jan Skuratowski Architecture in 2016, covers an area of 217 m2, and is located in Möhlin, Switzerland. Its exterior, with walls lined with slabs of wood, presents us with a rustic façade; however, the glass walls in the posterior side of the home add a more current..
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Tomislav Soldo Architect Designs a Modern Cabin in Ogulin, Croatia
Built on the side of the mountain, where it seems to glide gracefully, and with the spectacular views that such a location includes, this beautiful cabin of concrete walls covered in black-painted wood invites us to submerge ourselves in it and its surroundings, disconnecting from the world. It sounds like a great choice for those days when we need a break to take a deep breath and start over. This..
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A Spacious Contemporary Home in Brasilia, Brazil
Osler House was designed by Studio MK27 – Marcio Kogan & Suzana Glogowski in 2009. Located in Brasilia, Brazil, the home covers an area of 270 m2. At first sight, it looks like two blocks placed one on top of the other in a perpendicular way. The home has a modern style in its exterior and walls of concrete, glass, and wood that create an imposing effect. Its gardens are..
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