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Land on Water

Building on water has gained popularity as a result of growing awareness of sea level rise and an increased risk of urban floods, but current options, such as concrete foundations filled with polystyrene and plastic pontoons, are rigid, challenging to move, and incredibly unsustainable.

A new system of straightforward, flat-packed modules made of recycled reinforced plastic has been envisioned by Danish maritime architecture studio MAST. These modules may be readily carried around the world and put together in numerous ways to provide a solid floating base. With the technique, you can construct almost anything on the water, from floating homes in Seattle to floating campgrounds in the Oslo fjord to saunas on the riverfront in Hobart.

The innovative system is also made to encourage biodiversity. The float´s crevices should promote the growth of mollusks and seaweed while acting as a habitat for fish and crustaceans.




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Sandora Domes

Hidden behind a private gated entrance in Joshua Tree, Sandora Domes is the kind of property that makes you question why anyone builds with straight lines in the desert. Sculptural earth built domes, curved plaster walls, custom tilework, and handcrafted stone details sit across nearly two acres of high desert ground, five minutes from downtown Joshua Tree and ten minutes from the National Park entrance.   The main residence holds two suites. The ...
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HOME OFFICE IN FORMENTERA | BY MARIA CASTELLO

Es Pujol De S´era is a beautiful single level home and work studio in Spanish island Formentera. Designed by Spanish architect Maria Castello Martinez, the 2,163 square foot retreat consists of an office and residential area with subtle divisions between work and play. The house inside is simple, bright and pure with focus drawn to the picture perfect views of the surrounding wheat and barley fields....
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WATERTOWER HOME | BY ZECC ARCHITECTS

Located in Soest, Netherlands, the Watertower is a one of a kind residence. It´s a old industrial watertower (which dates from 1931) converted in to a house with 9 floors! This ambitious project was developed by Zecc Architects, they encountered many challenges like: maintaining the interior’s industrial characteristics, letting more daylight in and ensuring an effective, efficient layout....
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