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Casa Pakaal

Casa Pakaal, designed by Workshop, is a beautifully restored early 20th-century mansion located in the heart of Mérida´s Historic Center in Mexico. The architects have successfully blended old and modern design elements by restoring the original stone walls and creating new spaces. The house offers spacious interiors filled with vegetation, including a kitchen that opens up to a patio and comfortable rooms.

The 3,500-square-foot residence boasts a living room with 16-foot-high ceilings and original wood beams and joists that have been restored to preserve their spatiality and materiality. A reflecting pool and small garden connect the kitchen and terrace. The perimeter walls, made from a combination of stone, concrete blocks, and tile inlays, create a beautiful play of shadows.

Also in Merida, Mexico, check out the beautiful Casa Lohr, and the El Nido House




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VICTORIA 73 HOUSE | BY SAOTA - Image

VICTORIA 73 HOUSE | BY SAOTA

Another gem by one of our favorite Architecture studios. Victoria 73 is a stunning property designed by South African Architects SAOTA(Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects). The house was designed for a family in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. The Architects created an environment so the family can enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. The house is on a cliff, but protected from prevailing winds and enjoys spectacular sea views over Bantry Bay. Also check out...
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PRIMO AGER

The secret in great steakhouses is dry aging, now you can do it from the comfort of your home! Primo Ager is a smart fridge that lets you professionally dry-age your own meat easily, effectively, and professionally at home. The smart, compact unit can store up to 100-pounds of meat in just 3-square feet of space, and comes complete with its own smartphone app to make sure your meat is perfectly aged to your exact taste requirements. Everything is fully automated, fr...
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HELINOX COT ONE

After a good day hiking, nothing is more appreciated than a good nights rest. Helinox are experts in lightweight outdoor adventure equipment, their Cot One moves the outdoor adventurer up to the next level of comfort, it is one very strong, stable and comfortable camp bed. It features Helinox´s unique tension system that provides a strong support and quick, simple set up. Despite the ultra lightweight construction (weighs less than 2 kg) the Cot One can sleep an ad...
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