Timber Design Recreates Air Base into Farm House

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Historic buildings can have some great bones, architecture and especially stories behind them. Take this original World War II airbase, for example. Used for the USA’s Air Force during bombings of WWII, this home is now aptly named “Allies Farm.” Located in Essex, the home has been transformed into a barn style contemporary gem that’s got…

Celebrity Spotlight: Mike Diamond of the Beastie Boys’ Brooklyn Home

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If there’s a celebrity house out there that matches a personality of its owner to what we might imagine ourselves, it’s got to be Mike D’s Brooklyn residence. Outfitted in punches of bright color and plenty of quirky accessories– this space is certainly overflowing with personality and style. It’s funky and eclectic with a huge mixture…

200 Square Foot Pocket Shelter Mobile House by Aaron Maret

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Designer Aaron Maret (Aaron Maret Design Based Studio) is the proud creator of the “Pocket House,” which is a mere 200 square feet. With the popularity of small, mobile shelters on the rise– this trailer made residence is a beautiful home crafted with tons of love and care. The home features reclaimed materials and salvaged pieces,…

Central Water Courtyard ‘Cluny’ Home

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Guz Architects are known for their ingenuity and clean, nature inspired aesthetics. For this Singapore based firm, integrating the outdoor landscapes is truly their expertise. The Cluny House is one of our favorite examples, and it focuses on one of our favorite elements of a home– the courtyard. The interior of this space is simple and…

Narrowest Home in London Sees a Contemporary Refurbishment

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Tiny homes are a great thing for those who don’t need a whole ton of space, and narrow houses are always an intriguing feat. Dubbed as one of the most narrow homes in London, this “Slim House” in Clapham keeps the interior from feeling claustrophobic. Alma-nac Architects refurbished the old home with a 3 story extension….

Contemporary Diamond Shaped Geometric Music House

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Masao Yahagi Architects created a beautiful and contemporary structure in Tochigi, Japan that is called the “Diamond House.” The space is simple and hardly attention grabbing from the street, but the aerial views are what make this plan interesting. With a pentagonal, diamond shape in the central part of the residence the home is able to…

Tiny Hobbitat Prefab Homes For Rent

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If you’ve ever had the thought of having your very own tiny home, it’s now not a far fetched idea to rent first. With access to materials and tools easier than ever, Hobbitat Spaces was formed with the idea to create prefabricated structures that are local and able to be prefabricated and moved around. As of…

Flexible Small Space in Japan

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Sitting at just under 1,000 square feet, the House of Hiyoshi by EANA Architects is a space that was built as simply as possible for its owners. The residence is hardly on a large plot of land, located on a ‘peninsula’ type strip in Kangawa, Japan. The home is a great size for two, with the…

Land Harbored Boat Style Home in Finland

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Finland is home to some great contemporary architecture, and the homes are just as creative. This space titled “Apelle” was built by Marco Casagrande with a whole lot of layering and boats in mind. While the exterior resembles a boat (and the builders describe it as one), its setting also dictates a “harbor” like experience. The…

School Bus Gives ‘Mobile Home’ A New Meaning

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They say home is where the heart is, and if that means a bus, then by all means. And while it might not look like much from the exterior, this 1978 International bus has been decked out on the inside to craft a cozy and amazing tiny home. It’s got everything you’d need on it, except…