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House In The Pyrenees | By Cadaval & Sola-morales Architects

This spetacular vacation house was designed by Cadaval & Sola-Morales, the project seeks to recuperate the construction values of an old existing vernacular house which was made out of dry stone. Nestled into the mountainside on a former farm the building has windows along one side overlooking the valley and a tall window in the gabled end affording breathtaking views up the mountain.



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SAWMILL HOUSE

The award-wining Sawmill House by Olson Kundig, sets the standard in design and sustainability. Set in the harsh high desert of California, Sawmill is a family retreat embedded into the tough, scrubby landscape, and uses sustainable strategies and reclaimed materials. Made from concrete, steel, glass, and using salvaged and recycled materials whenever possible, the industrial-modern house operates completely off the grid, and was inspired by the tradition of tents a...
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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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NICHADA HOUSES

"Two Houses at Nichada" is a stunning project by Alkhemist Architects. Located in a suburban gated community in Bangkok, Thailand, the project consists of two houses belonging to a pair of brothers but with different styles which reflect the character of each owner. They wish to live close to each other and spend some time together, however, they also wish to establish a private distance when needed. As a result, the two houses look appropriately similar o...
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