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Paraty House Brasil | By Marcio Kogan

Marcio Kogan, Brazilian architect known for his elegant, calm, minimalist designs. The Paraty House, pictured here, is located on one of the hundreds of islands near the colonial town of Paraty, close to Rio de Janeiro. Before it was completed, Kogan predicted that it was to be his favourite house. Its simple premise is two large drawers pushed into the hill and connected by an internal staircase.



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ANNA Cabin

ANNA is a dynamic wooden structure that can be adjusted to your living needs, a unique cabin with walls that can slide apart to open it up to the outside, allowing its owners to embrace a semi-outdoor lifestyle. The fully inhabitable house comes flat-packed allowing it to be built and re-built anywhere in the world. The cabin walls have wheels that move along runners, providing four configurations: as a simple closed cabin, with the center opened up to the elements ...
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The Climbers Cabin

The Climber’s Cabin, is a tiny 25-square-meter A-frame cabin in southern England, designed by AR Design Studio. The unique dwelling perfectly sits between the edge of a beautiful green woodland and a stream, resulting in a tranquil retreat amongst nature offering an escape from everyday life. The cabin sleeps four with a mezzanine level that houses a double bed, along with two children’s bunks. There is also a a large wrap around terrace providing an exceptional...
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CHALET ANZERE

This spectacular "Swiss chalet” is a picture perfect retreat located in Anzere, Switzerland. Designed by SeARCH, the spectacular Swiss Alps minimalist chalet was built on a steep hillside plot and features three-levels, guest house downstairs, the main living areas in the middle and a private apartment on the top level. All floors open to a wide terrace with spectacular views over the snowy hills. The garage, accessible from the lower road, is connected to al...
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