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HRMTZ House

Perched on Chile's rugged Matanzas coast, the HRMTZ House by o2 Arquitectos is a masterclass in blending architecture with nature. Built into a steep ravine with jaw-ping sea views, this striking home adapts to its terrain through two carefully positioned volumes joined by a central bridge. One volume stands boldly elevated on stilts, "peeking" toward the Pacific, while the other nestles into the slope, creating a respectful dialogue with the landscape.

Crafted entirely from locally sourced pine wood, the structure features a ventilated faA§ade and warm decking across its terraces, balancing durability with natural comfort. Inside, the layout separates private and social spacesa€”bedrooms in one volume, shared living areas in the other. Sliding glass doors stack away to create a seamless flow between indoors and out, perfect for family life or entertaining guests.

Designed with local winds in mind, the house offers sheltered outdoor spaces like the barbecue area and sea-facing terrace. Every detail of the HRMTZ House is tailored to its environment, offering a flexible, cozy retreat that is as thoughtful as it is stunning.




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NETTLETON 199 HOUSE | CAPE TOWN - Image

NETTLETON 199 HOUSE | CAPE TOWN

Nettleton 199 is an absolutely breathtaking house designed by SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects). We are big fans of SATA, we have featured before the "First Crescent", a stunning minimalist home also in South Africa. Nettleton 199 is positioned in Cape Town, on the side of Lion’s Head and has fantastic views over the Atlantic Ocean, it was designed to maximize the connection with the view and the sea and to create a garden beside the mount...
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MIGHTY MOUSE APARTMENT | BY NICHOLAS GURNEY - Image

MIGHTY MOUSE APARTMENT | BY NICHOLAS GURNEY

The Mighty Mouse Apartment, designed by Australian architect Nicholas Gurney, is an interesting solution to the problem of limited space. The tiny apartment is located in  Sydney’s suburb Woolloomooloo and has a studio area of only 27 square meters, composed of white sliding panels that allow access to different living areas while concealing others. The color palette of black, yellow and red is inspired by the tiny fictional Mighty Mouse, a character with...
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MINIM MICRO HOUSE

DIY lovers rejoice, this is the ultimate handyman project, building your own house! The Minim Micro House plans are available for purchase ($495) and include all the instructions you need to build your own tiny house retreat. These include detailed elevations, comprehensive plans for the exterior and interior, material order notes and construction guidelines, plus over 100 annotated build photos to guide you trough your lifetime DIY achievement. Or, if you...
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