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Cast Iron House

The spectacular Cast Iron House is a new condominium project in Tribeca, New York. Located at 67 Franklin Street, the breathtaking restoration was designed by acclaimed Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, and comprises 11 duplex residences and two mind-blowing twin duplex penthouses atop the 132-year-old cast-iron beauty in Tribeca. Each residence stands alone as a singular creation by Ban, all of which have cathedral-style double-height ceilings and private elevator entry, as for the penthouses, one will have 4 bedrooms and total 3,800 sf, while the other will have 5 bedrooms and 4,560 sf. Both have glass walls that can be completely opened, creating an uninterrupted expanse between the interiors and the surrounding terraces, and making them appear from street level as though they are floating above the building.



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RAST TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS - Image

RAST TINY HOUSE ON WHEELS

Designed to get you closer to nature while being sustainable, the Rast Tiny House On Wheels will take you anywhere you want to go. The 174 square foot cabin can accommodate the whole family and can be towed by a car, by simply connecting it to the metal support under the dwelling. The light and weather resistant house is wrapped by a monochrome black-stained spruce cladding, while its simple timber interior reflects the minimalistic nordic style. Inside the compact ...
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CASA FOLHA | LEAF INSPIRED HOUSE BY MAREINES & PATALANO ARCHITECTS - Image

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 wi...
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JACOB WITZLING CABIN

Jacob Witzling is a 2nd-grade teacher, but is also a very talented cabin builder. This hand-built Washington cabin is a livable sculpture made of moss and salvaged materials, and looks straight out of a fairy tale. In fact, Jacob gets his inspiration from cabins of the past, from the world of fantasy both in movies and books, and in that childlike part of his imagination. As a child, he was often found poring over the pages of his dad´s favorite book, Handmade Hous...
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