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LR2 Residence

Located in California, this award-winning house overlooks Pasadena and its adjacent mountains from its perch on the hillside. Idealised by Santa Monica-based architecture practice Montalba Architects, the 4,200 square-foot house is made up of several separate volumes integrated into the downhill slope of the lot, creating open spaces between the structures for integrated planting areas, covered terraces, and dial linear water features for passive cooling. The house includes suites, an office, a gym and a cinema room, as well as numerous outdoor areas, all offering views of the surrounding hills and valley.



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CASA ACANTILADO

Perched on a cliff overlooking the Zihuatanejo bay in the Mexican West Coast, Casa Acantilado has dramatic surroundings that feature steep, rocky topography. Designed by Zozaya Arquitectos, the impressive villa emerges from the rocks and takes shape in concrete. Its comprehensively designed palapa roof composed in stone, wood, and palm leaves seems to nod to the foliage surrounding it. The main volume on top offers a cool, open-air room for relaxing and entertaining...
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EL BOLDO HOUSE

El Boldo is a spectacular contemporary house located high on a cliff in front of Zapallar bay, Chile. Designed by Sun Arquitectos, the impressive villa stands out with its daring concrete and wooden structure that emerges from an extreme topography. The horizontal composition of the house is divided into two floors, a level of access and main use, with a parking area, and all the service areas gathered, communicated with the living spaces, such as living...
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SAMARA BACKYARD TINY HOUSE

Created by Airbnb cofounder Joe Gebbia, Samara is a new company that is building small homes in backyards. The Backyard Tiny House is a net-zero ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) available in two sizes, a 430-square-foot studio and a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, and are intended to serve multiple uses. Owners have a choice of exterior colors and floor plans, and both options come equipped with Samaras renowned kitchen, a roomy bathroom, a washer/dryer combo, and plenty ...
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