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Building houses underground once seemed like something that was only meant for our favorite superhero movies, but over the past few years many different dwellings like the Aloni Residence have proved this architectural feat can be done as a practical living space. Dubbed the “house of the future” this stunning Bolton Eco House now joins the…

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In our ventures across the world we have encountered an abundance of homes built into their natural surroundings but nothing quite like the whimsical village of Monsanto. Located on the side of a lush green mountain in Portugal this small time is built into massive boulders that provides some of the most intriguing architecture we have…

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Animal skin rugs have always been a popular design accessory for luxury homes, but China’s contemporary artist Xu Bing had a different interpretation of the household accessory when he created this massive tiger rug. This 440 pound tiger rug is constructed of nothing but cigarettes. That’s right over 500,000 cigarettes were used to create the massive…

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Over the past few months we have encountered several stunning properties in the beautiful setting of Phuket, Thailand including one of our personal favorites in the $18.5 Million Beach Villa equipped with ocean views. Today is more breathtaking architecture and design from Thailand, but this time in the form of a smaller, albeit still large, single…

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With the summer season finally upon us, we can now shift our attention to one of the most anticipated projects of 2012 in New York City’s Stairway to Heaven. The winding building is designed just as it sounds, a massive staircase building leading up to heaven. The structure is set to be complete by the end…

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We have encountered several different homes that blend in with their natural surroundings quite well, but it didn’t make the nearly underground construction of the Aloni any less magnificent. This architectural feat was designed by the Greek firm at Deca Architecture, and is located on the Greek island of Antiparos. The home itself features about 2,551…

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Farm houses have become quite the inspiration for many modern day residences, and it looks like the trend will continue forward thanks to projects like ‘A Barn In The Countryside.’ Designed by the Dutch team at Kwint Architecten,  this beautifully constructed dwelling is quite spacious spanning an area of about 3,444 square feet. The home was…

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It’s no secret that New York City commands some of the highest real estate prices of any place from around the world, and we have found that to be quite true in areas of like Tribeca with $45 million Skyloft Penthouses recently hitting the market. Although not quite the same price tag, this $7 million colorful…

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Today’s projects have been all about small spaces, and we will continue forward with that small space theme by introducing The Shed project. This tiny little warehouse shed has been converted into a cozy dwelling large enough for a couple. Over the past 120 years this warehouse has served as many different things including a motorcycle…

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Once again the design team at Robert M. Gurney proves that small spaces are still the best places for creative design elements with this absolutely beautiful Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion. The project resides in a neighborhood located right outside Washington, DC, in a suburban community that is engulfed by the surrounding green landscape that includes…