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Hupomone Ranch

Hupomone Ranch is an original 160-acre homestead located just a few miles outside of the small Californian town of Petaluma. Designed by architecture firm Turnbull Griffin Haesloop, the property was neglected for 30 years, but has now been transformed into a stunning living space by the owners, a young family with three children. They wanted to build a barn house that would reflect their commitment to sustainable farming, that would incorporate seamlessly into the environment and would be as green as possible. The house is certified LEED Platinum, with both passive and geothermal heating and cooling, and solar panels to help offset energy usage. The open plan living room and kitchen are the heart of the ranch and feature a glazed wall and sliding doors that open towards the garden and connect the interior to nature. The property also includes a separate poolhouse located directly opposite the barn with wash room and covered bar that´s open to the concrete deck. More photos below



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BOSC VILLA FORMENTERA - Image

BOSC VILLA FORMENTERA

Formentera is a small beautiful island in the Balearics, famous for its sea, its beaches of fine white sand and for having been the destination in the 1960s for many hippies who found unspoiled nature and an easy way of life. It is there that we find this magnificent retreat designed by architect Maria Castello. Villa Bosc Formentera is a glass and timber retreat that beds into the rocky terrain and is inspired by a traditional fishing boathouse on the southern coas...
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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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DUSKY PARAKEET HOUSEBOAT - Image

DUSKY PARAKEET HOUSEBOAT

Currently moored in Londons St. Katharine Docks, this stunning minimalist houseboat is on the market. Named the Dusky Parakeet, the modern 60-ft-long canal boat was designed by award-winning practice 31/44 Architects. Every decision made had both the need to be space-saving and practical, but to also create a generous and calm contemporary home. The 470-square-feet interior is open and uncluttered and has a Snadinavian vibe, with storage cleverly tucked away beneath...
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