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In The Dunes House

US firm Caleb Johnson Studio have transformed a traditional coastal home in Maine into a modern sanctuary. Occuping a beachfront site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the airy cedar-clad coastal dwelling sits atop timber stilts, allowing the landscape to flow under the house. The home has two simple gabled structures that connect via a central stairway, and the open area at ground level serves as a carport. A neutral color palette was used throughout the dwelling, these  include white oak cabinetry and flooring, marble countertops, blue and cream bathroom tiles, black granite stairway landings, and lots of wood. It still stays true to its beachy vibe, with natural colors, light walls, and plenty of windows to look out onto the glassy ocean.



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ESCAPE POD

The "Escape Pod" from UK-based design firm Podmakers, is a spherical hideout that lets you get away from it all. This unique space is a versatile backyard dwelling cab be used as a garden retreat for workers, visitors, a music or writer´s studio, or anyone in need of a little timeout. Crafted from a mix of birch plywood and European oak, the 75-square-foot prefabricated unit can be easily customised depending on what the owner wants from disti...
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SEATTLE WATER CABIN

Anchored on dreamy location along the banks of Portage Bay in the heart of Seattle, lays this beautiful modern contemporary floating home designed by Olson Kundig. The stunning house features an airy design that merges indoor and outdoor into one peaceful space, thanks to expansive sliding doors and a wrap-around deck that provide picture perfect views of the water. The exterior walls are clad in western red cedar that combines beautifully with the warm oak flooring...
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WEEKEND CABIN | THE HEMLOFT

The Hemloft is a self-funded secret creation by Joel Allen, a Canadian software developer-turned-carpenter. The beautiful egg-shaped house is a tree-house retreat in Whistler, Canada. It hangs on a precipitous slope, in a towering stand of Hemlocks, about a five minute walk from the nearest road. Joe also created a website for "The Hemloft" you can read his interesting story, from becoming a carpenter, to finding the perfect spot and tree, and...
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