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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 kind of spatial storytelling seen in places like the Wenatchee River Cabin, where movement through the structure is just as important as the destination.

Inside, the balance between heavy concrete and open views keeps everything grounded but never closed off. Patios carved into the structure bring in light and vegetation, softening the overall feel without breaking the architectural language.





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MELT HOUSE

SAI Architecture Design Office have recently completed this family home in Osaka, Japan, that has perfectly incorporated both indoors and outdoors. This minimalist house interacts with the surrounding environment, and includes an abundance of greenery. At the center of the building is a courtyard that divides the north and south volumes of the home, it features a large tree and floor to ceiling windows, giving the family the opportunity to sit inside, but still have...
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YIRUMA CABINS

Crafted by the collaborative venture between Compact Housing and Studio Sluijzer, Yiruma cabins are a celebration of refined aesthetics and natural elements. Named after the Korean word for peace, Yiruma cabins offer an unparalleled experience of being immersed in nature while enjoying the comforts of a luxury hotel room. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, Yiruma cabins blend seamlessly into their surroundings, creating a serene environment...
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CORNWALL WOODEN HOME

Husband and wife Tom and Danielle Raffield had already set up a successful business using steam to bend wood into beautiful furniture. Now they have decided to turn their talent into creating a spectacular family home with a wraparound balcony, spa-like bathrooms and glass corridors. As with their furniture pieces, the couple used steam-bent timber to cover this extension to an old gamekeepers lodge in Cornwall, southwest England. The new structure is concealed behi...
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