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Studio Belenko! is a Ukranian design firm that specializes in restaurants and commercial interiors. While their projects have off the wall elements attached to them, the quirky additions all come together to make a fun and inviting space that works well with all pieces combined. The design collective came together to create the small boutique store…

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Germany is home to plenty of architectural greats, but there are few homes where the architect by trade owns and designed their own home. Susanne Nobis was the mastermind behind the creation of her “Nobis” home, and the end result is a beautiful contemporary space that pays homage to Germany’s popular twin style homes. Situated near…

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The bright green rolling hills surrounding this Gwangju, Korea located dwelling are the perfect surround to the natural stone facade of this 530 square foot home. Studio Gaon‘s Contemporary House of San Jo is nestled within the natural environment, providing a relaxing environment for the homeowner. The name behind the home comes from traditional Korean music…

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James and Mau Architects came up with an original idea for a prefab home years ago, and the duo has created the “Manifesto House” out of sustainable materials and wooden pallets in a very successful attempt at being green. Built in Chile by Infiniski, this house is dedicated to a cleaner and greener future with the…

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Juxtaposition of the contemporary and natural can tend to get lost within one of the two design elements and styles– but it’s a heavenly treat when there’s a home such as this Westcliff house that gets the combination just right. Silvio Rech Lesley Carstens Architecture and Interiors tackled the task of “sucking nature in” and they even…

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Homes are all a reflection of our personal selves, and sometimes there comes a point when those homeowners who are extremely eccentric begin to want to shine more. Que the whimsical “Snail House” located in Bulgaria, where architect Simeon Simeonov (hopefully) resides. What first started as a more “green” initiative has now become a coming collection…

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This stunning beauty of a home is located in the woodsy area of Lagos Ranco, in Chile. Designed by elton+léniz arquitectos asociados, the long and sprawling residence is a peaceful retreat within the trees. With a total area of almost 6500 square feet, this project features its own bridge to connect various parts of the home…

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The Cube is more than just a room on wheels. It’s essentially a dwelling that moves with you, and it’s even got dynamic abilities that allow the user to adapt the cube itself to whatever environment might be going on outside of the 8x8x8 space. Spaceflavor generated this immaculate design concept that packs up just as…

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The Japanese have a knack for fitting all kinds of new and improved spaces within already existing spaces, making the most out of a tiny plot, or just being creative with things like boxes. Naf Architect & Design created the “Switch Box” in house concept in an already existing home which makes for an even more…

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Shipping pallets have become a bit more popular with the quest for sustainable elements and materials in one’s home. With the popularity of Green Design and creative prototypes floating around out there, there are some great d.i.y. opportunities for things that can be found locally– like pallets. We’ve rounded up 20 great inventive uses of the…