Bruny Island Hideaway

Set amongst the eucalyptus on an island off the southern coast of Tasmania, this spectacular tiny cabin is an escape from the high stress of the owner´s busy work life. Designed by Maguire + Devine Architects, the minimalist cabin is completely off-grid, it collects its own rainwater (storage tanks are underground for an uncluttered look) and the roof sports solar panels. Inside, all furniture has been built into the design. The cabin opens onto both an east and west deck, allowing guests to enjoy both morning and afternoon sun, and bathe in nature should they so wish in an outside tub inset in the deck, for a true retreat experience.

Casa Mavra

Casa Mavra is less about decoration and more about presence. The use of raw materials and controlled geometry puts it closer to projects like the Shoreline House, where architecture works with the landscape rather than trying to dominate it. The sequence into the home is what stands out. That long approach, defined by a rising wall and water running alongside the stairs, creates a sense of transition that feels deliberate and slow. It is a similar kin...
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FLOATING FARMHOUSE

The Floating Farmhouse is a rare example of renovation done with restraint and confidence. Originally built in the 1820s in the Catskills, the historic farmhouse was reimagined by architectural designer Tom Givone as a deliberate study in contrasts, where early American craftsmanship meets modern glass, steel and concrete. Set beside a waterfall that feeds into a quiet creek, the home already possessed a cinematic setting. Givone amplified this by int...
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OFFICE PODS

The way people work is changing - the cost and inconvenience of commuting to work everyday is increasing, and advances in computer and networking technology are making the viability of working from home a realistic alternative to traveling to an office everyday. We have rounded up some of the coolest office pods for working from home. Check out some more photos and product details after the jump...  ...
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