Casa Folha | Leaf Inspired House By Mareines & Patalano Architects

This stunning project sought inspiration in Brazilian indigenous architectures, the result of hot and humid climates such as the location of the house, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro. Designed by Mareines & Patalano Architects, this beach home is covered by a giant leaf-shaped roof that protects every room in the house from the sun, as well as the spaces between them. These spaces represent the essence of the project, making it possible to interact closer with nature.

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STEREO CONSOLE | BY SYMBOL AUDIO

For the audiophiles that also love minimal design and high-quality finish, comes this new item from Symbol Audio. They named it the Stereo Console, it´s handcrafted in New York´s Hudson Valley. The result of mixing the glossiness of lacquer finishes with natural wood, thus combining the modern with the more organic look, is something that really pleases us, although you may choose from a good range of chromatic and material combinations, from glacier white to natu...
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SALT HILL HOUSE

This recently renovated estate has just been put on the market by American comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres. Known as the Salt Hill House, the Balinese-inspired compound is spread throughout four volumes across 9-acres of oceanfront in Montecito, Santa Barbara, California. The impressive property has 10,700 square feet spread out across four different structures. The main house is just over 8,000 square feet, but there is also a guest house, fitness caba...
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THE POND HOUSE | BY HOLLY & SMITH ARCHITECTS

The Pond House is a magnificent retreat designed by Holly & Smith Architects. Located at Ten Oaks Farm in Hammond, Louisiana, the beautiful retreat is a 1,250 square foot, net zero energy house that sits over the edge of a stunning pond and overlooks a peninsula of ten oak trees that stretch out into the middle of the pond. The house is completely open with panoramic views to the surrounding landscape, the ground floor features an outdoor area that includes a fi...
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