Number Five’s ‘Nest’ Row House Amongst the Landscape

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no.555 Architects of Japan are highly acclaimed and known for budget friendly, simple chic designs. Their “Nest” Residence for a young and growing family in Nagano, Japan is a creative endeavor that began to seek out great design while incorporating natural elements the entire way through. “Nest” has a humble exterior, but the interior is a…

A 14×14 Off The Grid New York Cabin

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While small spaces are becoming the norm, it’s not often we see them so disconnected from technology and the outside world. Prominent fashion designer Scott Newkirk has a space to call his own when he wants to step away from the hustle and bustle of it all– and the best part is? It’s in New York….

‘In The Rock’ by Bergmeister Wolf Architekten

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This is the amazing constructed space that Magreid, Italy’s fire brigade calls home. Architects of Bergmeister Wolf created this 7400 square foot space partly carved into the rock-side landscape of Magreid Italy. Three giant caverns make up the interior portion of this space, with glass and metal jut-outs coming from the natural landscape. The exterior facade…

Award Winning Arkansas Thorncrown Chapel by Fay Jones

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Every little niche in the world has a bit of amazing architecture nestled into it, and the Thorncrown Chapel designed by Architect Fay Jones is an unforgettable wonder. Having opened in Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 1980, Jones describes the style of the glass chapel as “Ozark Gothic”– an ode to the land it’s set in. With…

Contemporary Nico van der Meulen Stunner

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South Africa’s premier contemporary architects, Nico van der Meulen, have a vast portfolio and creative minds in their catalog. It’s no surprise that the Tsi Mooikloof residence is a product of the architectural collective, and their ingenuity and originality shines through in this space. Tsi Mooikloof features a plethora of materials, finishes, intersections, and features. From…

Tiniest 1 Square Meter Micro Home by Van Bo Le-Mentzel

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Who would have thought that people could actually live in a home that is only 1 square meter (just under 11 square feet). With a philosophy that “Everybody should have their own house, with a window and a door. And it should stand wherever you want,” Le-Mentzel created the One SQM House. The square meter of…

Open Plan Pool House by Randall Mars Architects

Posted 28 days ago by

Located in the DC Metro area, this pool house looks like it’s prepped and ready to be taken advantage of for more than just the Summer months of the year. In the midst of traditional homes lining the streets, this transitional addition is the perfect little back yard surprise. Masonry walls protect the space on 3…

Prefab Concrete Residences With A LEGO Style Building System

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Prefabricated architecture has come a long way, and is still making huge strides and advancements in technology. Doted as “Casa Pentimento,” architect Jose Maria Saez came up with a way to cast concrete pieces in a way that allows them to be assembled in any way you please. The residence starts with a platform where steel…

Glass Winged Home Stunner in Singapore

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Where vast and expansive plots of land are far and few between, making do with what you’ve got can open the door to being more creative. Stepping outside of the box is just what K2LD Architects did with the “Wing House” in Singapore, and this odd shaped sliver of land proves it. Vertical space is the…

LEED Platinum Certified Contemporary Butterfly Beach Home

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Coastal California homes are arguably some of the most beautiful in the United States, and Maienza-Wilson Interior Design + Architecture certainly exceeds those expectations with their not only gorgeous, but LEED certified home in Montecito. Not to mention this Butterfly Beach residence is LEED Platinum certified– which is an extremely high achievement in any design standard….