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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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SHAW HOUSE VANCOUVER | BY PATKAU ARCHITECTS - Image

SHAW HOUSE VANCOUVER | BY PATKAU ARCHITECTS

Amazing home in Vancouver, featuring above ground pool, designed by local firm Patkau Architects. The Shaw House won several design awards in the years immediately after construction was completed, including the prestigious National Honor Award in 2005 from the American Institute of Architects. The reason it drew such attention is due to the fact that the designated site for the Shaw House unkindly dictated that this single occupant residence could not be greater th...
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A45 TINY HOUSE

Danish firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has created a very appealing prefabricated tiny house inspired by classic A-frame cabins but with a modern twist. The A45 House has only 180 square feet but offers a maximum ceiling height of 13 ft, it is customizable inside and out, and includes a wood-burning fireplace, a kitchenette, a dining area, a cedar sauna-styled bathroom, a downstairs bed and another loft bedroom reached by ladder. The tiny dwelling is assembled in mod...
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LAB House

The LAB House from Studio Arthur Casas is a stunning piece of architecture located in the heart of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. With a whopping 942m square meters of living space, this property is an impressive sight to behold. The house has been designed to make the most of its unique and attractive parcel of land, offering a mesmerising sea view. The metal fins covered in wood are a key design feature of this property, standing 4 metres high and supported...
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