to educate and supply locals with sustainable architecture, the building is capable of collecting rainwater, cultivating food, and producing fertilizer.
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a small chapel used for meditation is located subtly underground under an elevated pond, not distracting from the serene garden landscape.
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a large house in the mountains sits modestly amongst towering juniper trees with glass walls that allow the exterior to become part of the interior.
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Stunning modern farmhouse in rural Texas by Olsen Studios
This extraordinary modern farmhouse has been designed by Olsen Studios, located just West of Preston Hollow, a neighborhood outside of Dallas, Texas. The farmhouse gives the impression of a Napa Valley Estate nestled amongst the large Pecan and Oak Trees of “rural” Dallas.
The simple board and batten, gabled structures are mixed with highly textured elements in the landscape to create a perfect…
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Sig Nordal 