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First Lessons House

Designed by Ray Dinh Architecture, this spectacular L-shaped residence in Australia overlooks the Portsea Lagoon and Wildlife Reserve. The First Lessons House sits low amongst the existing myrtle and tea-trees, at the back corner of the site, it features external charred timber cladding, concrete and corrugated iron, that were chosen as robust, earthy materials and are softened by the natural light and landscape. The house is designed to entertain family and friends, it features large sliding doors that disappear behind walls to offer an uninterrupted view and seamless transition to the garden. The deck is an extension of the open plan living area, and the fireplace is the focal point of the indoor/outdoor living spaces. From Spring to Autumn, most dinners are outside between the Kitchen and BBQ.



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This 80s Beach House Was Transformed Into a Seamless Ocean Retreat - Image

This 80s Beach House Was Transformed Into a Seamless Ocean Retreat

Renovations often try to overwrite what is already there. Angra House by Arthur Casas takes a more measured approach, working with the original structure to create something that feels more open, more connected, and better suited to how the house is actually used. Originally built in the 1980s, the L shaped volume remains intact, but almost everything around it has been reconsidered. Facades were opened up, windows replaced with wider openings and balconi...
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BALINT HOUSE | BY FRAN SILVESTRE ARCHITECTS - Image

BALINT HOUSE | BY FRAN SILVESTRE ARCHITECTS

Projected by Spanish Architecture studio Fran Silvestre Arquitectos, the spectacular Balint House celebrates minimalism in architecture at its very best. Located in a suburban region of Valencia - Spain, the home´s prominent design feature is a profoundly elliptical form, with almost seamless surfaces, and large open spaces that flow indoors and out. The imposing elliptical structure features a swooping roof and deep cantilevers over its two symmetrical ends, one f...
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Den DIY Cabin Plans

Want to build your own cabin in the wild? Den Outdoors want to make it easier for you to build your own, selling you the plans to several stylish cabin designs. The company offers printable blueprints that cost anywhere from $99 to $495 for contemporary cabins that range in size from 144 square feet up to 1,000 square feet. With the purchase you get everything you need (from detailed drawings to code guidelines) to get started on your new hideaway. They also sell a ...
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