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Blue Lake Retreat

The Blue Lake Retreat is a stunning waterfront house in Marble Falls, Texas, that´s all about the outdoors. Designed by renowned architecture studio Lake Flato, they devised this modern residence, built into a cliff, on a vertical three-story metal structure designed around the property’s steep topography. The unique architecture provides guests a 180-degree view of the lake, the main living space sits beyond the trees in the homes top floor and is framed by a glass north facing wall, the two lower floors house four bedrooms with an incredibly spacious and open layout that allows guests to experience the stunning views from virtually anywhere in the house. All circulation space is located outside, with an open stairwell connecting all three levels, and outdoor patios, allowing users to further interact with the outdoors. The two-story boathouse mimics the design of the house.



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THE RAINFOREST HOUSE

The Rainforest House (Casa Na Mata) is a stunning retreat nestled in the dense vegetation of the Brazilian rainforest. Located on the coast of the Brazilian municipality of Guaruja, the spectacular house was designed by Brazilian architects Studio MK27 with the aim to optimize the connection between architecture and nature. Perched on the verdant side of a mountain that overlooks the expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, the house is primarily constructed from exposed conc...
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LAKE HOUSE RETREAT

A space to receive friends and enjoy good music, this was the request of the owner, who is a DJ. Located in Brasil, the 96-square meter property is a true refuge in the middle of the mountains. The structure resembles that of a cabin, with a beautiful lake in the surroundings. The house, designed by Cadi Arquitetura, has a large living area, which includes a living room, kitchen and dining areas. All well integrated and perfect to meet the demand of the resident, wh...
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PROTOHAUS

Protohaus is a 125 sq ft timber trailer home! ProtoHaus is a timber frame or `stick built´ house that was constructed with emphasis on sustainability, functionality, and aesthetics. It is fabricated primarily from recycled and reclaimed materials. A solar and wind system power the house allowing it to be off grid. The Protohaus is 22´ long and it’s 8´ 6´wide, making it 125 square feet inside without including the 9´ by 7´6" sleeping loft....
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