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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Sandora Domes

Hidden behind a private gated entrance in Joshua Tree, Sandora Domes is the kind of property that makes you question why anyone builds with straight lines in the desert. Sculptural earth built domes, curved plaster walls, custom tilework, and handcrafted stone details sit across nearly two acres of high desert ground, five minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and ten minutes from the National Park entrance.   The main residence holds two suites. The ...
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DUPLEX APARTMENT IN NY WITH A SLIDE | BY TURETT COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTS

This is something different, the Galfond Residence located in a recent multi-residential development, in the East Village of NYC, the owner approached Turett Collabortive Architects and requested something they had never seen before...combining two penthouse condos... with a helical slide! The half-tube stainless steel slide starts on the top floor near the office, and lands below near both the living and dining areas. ...
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MINIMALIST DOG HOUSES

So you live in a minimalist house, why not get one for your dog? South Korean brand Bad Marlon has designed a line of modern pet homes that would meet the specs of any architect., his goal is to create a "same-design-identity” environment where pets and people exist in harmony with one another. The minimalist collection features three dog houses, two of which are assembled magnetically, and one beautifully crafted interlocking pen. ...
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