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Cliff House | By Khosla Associates Architects | Image

Cliff House | By Khosla Associates Architects
The Cliff House is located in Chowara, a fishing village 30 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in southern India. Designed by Khosla Associates the house features a 180 degree panoramic view of the sea with an inviting pool and terrace, but its main feature has to be sail shape roof. The open air bathroom in the main bedroom is also worth checking out in the detail of this post.



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CERCAL HOUSE
Located in the beautiful Alentejo (a wonderful destination to retreat from crowds and sightsee through historic villages) in Portugal, lays this minimalist vacation home that celebrates its Mediterranean landscape. Designed by Atelier Data, the Cercal House is inspired by the unique topography of its site and is partially sunken to reduce its impact on the landscape. In a sense, it forges a poetic relationship with its surroundings through an expansive patio an stun...
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COSTA RICA TREEHOUSE
Built entirely of teak wood harvested on-site, this stunning retreat is inspired by the jungle of this densely forested site on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Designed by American firm Olson Kundig Architects, the three-storey treehouse is built with local teak wood, slatted walls and columns made of tree trunks. Envisioned as a surfer hut, the Costa Rica Treehouse is nestled within a dense jungle near Playa Hermosa beach where the owners can enjoy their passion o...
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STILT STUDIOS
Bali-based architect Alexis Dornier has developed a series of prefabricated homes that can easily be taken apart and reassembled in a new location. Stilt Studios are environmentally friendly prefabricated villas that can be erected in a variety of different places without causing major damage to the landscape. The elevated structures have a minimal physical footprint, and have other sustainable features that include large overhangs designed to reduce solar-heat gain...
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