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Based in Wellington, New Zealand, this waterfront home is a gorgeous contemporary work that’s got a whole lot of angular juxtapositions and varied materials. Designed by Parsonson Architects, the residence is for an active family with a vast age range. An indoor pool, multiple shared living areas and a gorgeous kitchen all fit the needs of…

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Shipping Containers are of course a popular building material in this day and age, where people are more green and planning on being more sustainable for the earth. While a majority of what we see as far as homes are concerned are all over the world– New York is a relatively surprising location for such a…

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There can never be too much preparation for an emergency, and inventor Zhou Miaorong came up with a great addition to a five story building in Shanghai, China that will allow occupants to escape quickly. While swirling slides have been seen more often in residential spaces, this particular slide is for a serious purpose. According to…

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This concrete gallery style home was designed in part by Fuse Atelier for a couple in Abiko, Japan. The interior is sparse yet beautiful and at a mere 575 square feet, all of the beauty is in the architectural details. The exterior facade of this residence takes the cake in some instances, with its multiple facets,…

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Much of the construction systems for this Feldman Architecture built home surrounded Green building principles– such as the rammed earth walls, rainwater irrigation planning and more. Located in Carmel, California, the Caterpillar House is a gorgeous contemporary visual within the otherwise untouched landscape. Being the first LEED Platinum custom home of the California Central Coast, this…

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The brilliant concept of the IROJE KHM Architects home stems from the irregularity of the site on which it is built, and the overall undulating theme was absolutely not done on a whim. Sitting at a modest 1750 square feet, this home has an all over appeal, and a whole lot of places to really get…

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Located in the natural setting of Portland, Oregon, The Hilltop house by Jordan Iverson Signature Homes sits perfectly perched in a secluded subdivision. Armed with multiple materials on its facade, the contemporary home welcomes you in to the mixed media that’s also happening on the interior. Neutral greys with pops of yellow, red and other simple…

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Palm Springs is one of those defining places for architecture, and you’ll always know when there’s a low grounded, jetsons style home that it’s likely located somewhere in the desert of Palm Springs, California. The amazing Elrod House by John Lautner is one of those amazing expressive modernist spaces. With its distinct UFO shaped central area…

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Natural light can sometimes be overlooked in the planning and programming processes of building and designing a home. Apollo Architects made sure to put this must at the top priority of the “Neut” home in Tokyo, and they did not disappoint. Taking advantage of the narrow lot provided, the home design was planned on providing vertical…

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In Spain there are so many gorgeous rustic abodes, that it can at times be a completely unexpected adventure when there’s one gem that tells the tale of ancient bones combined with some contemporary updating. The exterior of this home is an amazing abandoned stable in Extremadura, Spain, where the plan is open and inviting with…