modern japanese house t5 - Japanese T-house: Let There Be Light

Japanese T-house: Let There Be Light

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It’s no secret that light can change the ambiance of a space. The T House is both contemporary and full of drama, where a spectacular effect is achieved by illuminating certain spaces via a perfectly planned lighting system. The atmosphere created throughout this family home is modern yet warm and inviting. Continue reading

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House on the Road to Farellones

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An amazing view like this one is not easy to find, unless you are the proud owner of the house on the road to Farellones in Santiago, Chile – Isn’t it gorgeous? The client requested a single-family home where he could get away from the city and connect with the landscape of the Andean foothills. Continue reading

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modern house frame5 - Invermere Frame House: A Box Within a Box

Invermere Frame House: A Box Within a Box

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This modern house is the home for a family of five. The entrance is located on an opaque facade on the Northwest side, while the Southeast side features a glazed facade with 18ft high sliding doors which open up to an outdoor patio, swimming pool and hot tub, overlooking amazing views of the forests and mountains of Invermere, Canada. Continue reading

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Small Prefab Home: Fincube

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Following the Loftcube, German designer Werner Aisslinger brings us his new version for the mobile sustainable living unit; he calls it Fincube. The structure of this small prefab home resembles a wooden mushroom. It can be used as a guest house in your garden, a cabin in the woods, a home office, a conference room and more. Continue reading

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Small Prefab: Mini House One +

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This small prefab is tiny, only 15 sq. meters. It’s built of high quality solid Scandinavian material and can be delivered by truck to your site, ready to use. It can be used as a vacation home, guest room, office, studio, teenage accommodation or as an existing house extension. Continue reading

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XXLong Summerhouse

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A long and narrow lot may become a challenge whenever you’re planning to build a house. For example, what can you do with an unusual 10m wide by a 100m long site? Well, you design an unusually XXLong house. Continue reading

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home extension spiral4 - Spiral House Extension: Loop for Living

Spiral House Extension: Loop for Living

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A typical burgundy farmhouse, set on a large plot, needed a new extension to provide its residents with additional living space. The architects could have chosen from a number of house designs, however they’ve gone with a unique concept that is smart and contemporary. Continue reading

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modern house volga6 - Volga House: Patches of Wood

Volga House: Patches of Wood

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This unusual house is not your average bright modern home, yet it holds a certain ambiance reflecting both the traditional and innovative aspects of architecture design. The atmosphere is of an old nostalgic country house, while the architect, Peter Kostelov, via his unique artistic concept, has achieved a flare of originality and the illusion of spatial dimensions. Continue reading

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japanese house grass4 - Grass Home: Ode to Wood

Grass Home: Ode to Wood

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One of the things I like about this house is its simplicity. It has a rectangular shape with horizontal openings that seem to be carved out of the wooden material. Designed by Japanese architects Masaaki Okuno, this 117 sq. meters single family home is located in Minami-Alps City, Japan. Continue reading

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prefab cabin hara villa 3 - Hara Villa: Green Prefab Cabin from India

Hara Villa: Green Prefab Cabin from India

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When I think of India, a modern prefab cabin is the last thing that comes to mind, so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered this small villa by Mumbai designer and architect, who also launched India’s first lifestyle store, Pinakin Patel. This wooden villa comes fully furnished and since all parts are prefabricated, your holiday home or extra living quarters can be completed in no time. Continue reading

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