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Back Country House

Designed by David Maurice of LTD Architectural, the award-winning "Back Country House” is a stunning retreat located in the settlement of Puhoi, just north of Auckland, New Zealand. The two-storey residence plays on the uniquely New Zealand typology of the back-country hut, with a simple structure that comprises a timber frame, shed roof, terrace, and a metal-sided annex. The house comprises a single volume for living, cooking and eating, with shared open spaces, enhancing connection with each other, and to the surrounding environment. The highlight of the house however is outside on the deck, where an outdoor table peels away to reveal two parallel bathtubs fixed into the deck in front of the outdoor fireplace. Perfect.



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EL NIDO HOUSE

The word small may be relative, a small house has an awful lot of benefits, from less clutter to the possibility of splurging on higher-quality items you really love. Less space and less stuff also means less cleaning, repairs, and a lighter mental load of household chores. The beautiful El Nido House is a project born from the need to recover an old house located in the historic center of the city of Merida, México. Developed by Taller Estilo Arquitectur...
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COSMIC TINY HOME

Cosmic Tiny Homes are revolutionizing sustainable living with their innovative features that go beyond traditional ADUs. These tiny homes not only recycle water but also generate their own solar power, offering homeowners an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution. Equipped with a five-panel, 2.2-kilowatt photovoltaic system and a five-kilowatt-hour battery, Cosmic Tiny Homes produce more energy than they consume. This surplus energy can be utilized to...
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PUNTA CASITAS CABIN

Nestled amidst the rugged mountain ridges embracing Lake Tota at 3015 meters, Punta Casitas Cabin offers a unique retreat, seamlessly blending modernity with natural splendor. Designed as a sanctuary at the edge of semi-paramo vegetation, this cabin beckons those seeking a mystical connection to the environment. Ascending a path, visitors encounter an intermediate level with a semi-covered space leading to a bathroom area. The journey unfolds through in...
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